 It is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a "general aviation" airport.San Carlos Apache Airport covers an area of 185 acres (75 ha) at an elevation of 3,261 feet (994 m) above mean sea level.It has one runway designated 9/27 with an asphalt surface measuring 6,500 by 100 feet (1,981 x 30 m).