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Show Low Regional Airport<\/strong> (SOW, KSOW) is a public airport owned by the city of Show Low<\/strong>, located 2 miles east of Show Low, Arizona, in Navajo County<\/strong>. This airport has two runways as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Direction<\/strong><\/td>Length<\/strong><\/td>Surface<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
7\/25<\/td>7,202ft x 100 ft.
<\/td>		Asphalt (excellent)<\/td><\/tr>
4\/22<\/td>3938ft x 60 ft.
<\/td>		Asphalt (good)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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FBO & Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Show Low Aviation <\/strong>offers <\/strong>both Jet A and AvGas, with AvGas available 24\/7 through self-serve with Phillips 66 contract fuel. They offer minor services for both powerplant and airframe services, and there are tie-downs for parking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside the modern terminal, there is a pilot briefing room with internet for weather and flight planning. There is also a conference room available for a small fee, equipped with a TV, VCR\/DVD, fax machine, and copier. The passengers inside the terminal have access to free Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commercial traffic is provided by Southern Airways Express<\/strong> to the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Airport View<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Transportation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While there is a courtesy car listed, rental cars are also available through Enterprise, Hatch Toyota, and Show Low Ford, or you can use Carla Car Renta<\/strong>l<\/a> to compare vehicles and deals. Other transportation options include: Sunny Side Taxi, Bear Down Transportation, and Uber<\/strong>. It is also possible to book the airport shuttle out of Phoenix Sky Harbor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where To Stay Near Show Low Regional Airport in Show Low, AZ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several choices of hotels within about 2 miles of the airport:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quality Inn Show Low<\/a><\/strong> is the nearest at 1.2 miles from the field. Motel 6<\/strong><\/a> is about 1.5 miles out, while Hampton Inn & Suites Show Low-Pinetop<\/a><\/strong> (with an Italian Restaurant), Holiday Inn Express<\/a>, and Best Western Paint Pony Lodge<\/a> are located around 2 miles from the airport. They’re all pretty close together,<\/strong> so you can take your pick. You can also use Expedia.com<\/a><\/strong> or Hotels.com<\/a><\/strong> to compare amenities and prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where To Eat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The House<\/a><\/strong> is known for delicious burgers and a friendly atmosphere. It’s a great spot for a casual meal. Also known for great burgers is the Hole In One.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harvest Juice Co.<\/a><\/strong> is a popular choice for healthy and fresh juices, smoothies, and breakfast items. The PersNIKKIty’s Cafe<\/a><\/strong> offers a variety of salads, wraps, and breakfast options. It’s a favorite for those looking for fresh, tasty meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’d like a good steak or the South of the Border taste, they have El Charro Beer Mexican Restaurant<\/strong> and a Cattlemen’s Steakhouse & Lounge<\/a><\/strong>, a steakhouse known for great steaks and a nice atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looks like the best breakfast can be found at Monica’s Cafe<\/strong> or Aunt Nancy’s<\/strong>, a family restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking for some Texas BBQ in Arizona, Charlie’s Smoke Wagon<\/a><\/strong> is out on Old Hwy. 60 is highly recommended. They have a pile of nachos that looks like a small mountain. It’s family-owned, kid-friendly, and they have sweet tea!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where To Drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cattlemen’s<\/strong> is always a nice place for a drink with or without the steak. There is also Buffalo Bill’s Tavern and Museum, home of the Buffalo Nickel Brewery<\/strong>. That makes for a bit of an interesting combo, but why not? It looks like an interesting place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another choice for alcohol is Rumor’s Cocktail Lounge, which also serves bar food, with local favorites including burgers and garlic cheese curds. You can also chill at El Charro Beer Mexican Garden<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Things To Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are seasonal activities here, like the Magic on the Mountain Christmas Light Show<\/strong> and the Show Low Shines Christmas Light Parade<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also always the allure of the Deuce of Clubs Thunder Raceway<\/strong> every Saturday night. This is a 1\/4-mile dirt oval track that features racers from Modifieds to Mod Lites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is one public golf course in Show Low. The Birdie Ranch at Silver Creek Golf Club has 18 holes with a par of 72. There are also several Disc Golf courses in Show Low. They do have other golf courses, but they are either private or semi-private.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a museum, the Show Low Historic Museum<\/a><\/strong>, and admission is free. This museum houses collections that preserve the historic Native American objects and art of the White Mountain area of Arizona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Interesting Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Muhammad Ali<\/strong> trained for his 1976 bout against Ken Norton<\/strong> at a Show Low<\/strong> airport hangar. He set up a small private training camp there so he could train in the thin atmosphere (elev. around 6,400ft.) and escape the crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Fly Here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Show Low is a charming small town with all the nice things and drawbacks that come with it. The airport is pretty typical of small-town airports. Which basically means someone personally takes pride in making it the best it can be with limited resources. The terminal is nice, modern, and clean, and it’s a perfect place to stretch your legs. Sign up at Jettreks.com<\/a><\/strong> with your first name and email address for the next adventure research. If you have an airport you’d like us to check out, please leave it in the comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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