Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (IATA: PGS, FAA LID: L37) is a public-use airport located nine miles (14 km) east of the central business district of Peach Springs, in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. The airport covers an area of 800 acres (320 ha) and contains one runway designated 5/23 with a gravel surface measuring 5,100 x 45 ft (1,554 x 14 m). It is privately owned by Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn LLC.
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