Flagstaff

An outdoor lifestyle draws people to Amberwood, 5 miles from downtown Flagstaff and set within North America’s largest ponderosa pine forest, with views of the San Francisco Peaks. “This is one of the more desirable Flagstaff neighborhoods to live in,” says Melinda T. Morfin, associate broker for Realty One Group – Mountain Desert, who’s lived in Flagstaff for 30 years. “Homeowners maintain their properties here, which keeps resale values high, attracting investors.” Nearby houses of worship include Christ’s Church of Flagstaff and Presence Community Church, and local cultural institutions celebrate the region's Native American heritage. The forest is full of nature trails, and a famous nearby observatory makes it easy to get lost in the stars. There are several parks within about 2 miles of Amberwood. Northwest, the 28-acre Foxglenn Park is encircled by a 2-mile paved path and includes a basketball court, a soccer field where youth leagues play, and a skate park. Northeast, Campbell Mesa’s five dirt-packed trails weave through open meadows and forested glades; the longest trail is 6 miles, popular with hikers and mountain bikers for its views of Mt. Elden, while shorter loops are popular with snowshoers in winter. “Amberwood isn't your cookie-cutter neighborhood,” says Morfin. “There’s an eclectic mix of housing styles here, from Craftsman to modern and luxury homes.” Along the sidewalk-lined streets, most homes date to the 1990s, a mix of Craftsman-style houses with up to five bedrooms, and modern log cabins with front porches and rustic interiors; set on quarter-acre lots, with four-car garages and manicured front yards, these homes range from $760,000 to $1 million. New traditional split-level Craftsman-style homes from the early 2000s sell for $1.7 million. “These newer luxury homes," says Morfin, "have more high-end finishes and are elevated for better mountain views.” Found 4 miles northwest along Historic Route 66, The Museum Club is known as “The Zoo” to locals. Once a taxidermist's shrine with over 30,000 artifacts, it evolved to a rowdy roadhouse and finally, to today’s dance club. Welcoming country-western newcomers to its stage, this music venue attracts two-steppers who don’t mind sharing the log cabin-themed interior with a few stuffed animals. Founded in 1894 and set about 6 miles west, the Lowell Observatory is a local favorite. “I’ve had clients get married there,” says Morfin, “and local school groups come to stargaze.” The Observatory is where the planet Pluto was discovered, and it's served as a geologic training ground for every astronaut that's walked on the moon. Every June, the Museum of Northern Arizona hosts the annual Heritage Festival on its forested grounds, 3 miles north of downtown Flagstaff. Serving as a celebration of area tribal communities, this two-day event features solo hoop dance demonstrations, in which a tribal member contorts hula-like hoops into different designs. Local Native American artists sell handmade crafts like traditional Hopi jewelry and Pueblo wooden carvings, and kids can have fun watching puppet shows and coloring together. Neighborhood grocery options are found a few miles west. “We have Fry’s here, which is kind of like a Kroger,” says Morfin, “and you can also go to Whole Foods for organic produce. As far as restaurants go, one of my favorites is Salsa Brava on East Route 66.” Listed among the Food Network’s “Top Places to Eat in Flagstaff,” locally owned Salsa Brava serves signature salsas with house-made chips and Navajo tacos – traditional frybread topped with pinto beans. Craft beer drinkers can hit the Flagstaff Brewery Trail downtown, collecting a commemorative pint glass after visiting all eight breweries. Four miles north, the Flagstaff Mall – complete with a food court and outdoor fireplace – includes department stores like JCPenney and Dillard’s. Students may attend Flagstaff Unified district schools, including Knoles Elementary, which earns B from Niche, and B-minus-rated Mount Elden Middle. At Coconino High, which Niche rates a B-minus, juniors can join the two-year International Baccalaureate program, where they’ll learn how to appreciate cultural differences. Interstate 40 sits roughly 3 miles north and travels 200 miles west to California and about 170 miles east to New Mexico. Historic Route 66 is 4 miles northwest, while Interstate 17 is 4 miles west, leading 144 miles south to Phoenix. North Fox Hill Road and North Amberwood Street are the neighborhood’s main thoroughfares, and East Butler Avenue leads about 5 miles west to downtown Flagstaff. Mountain Line Public Transit buses make stops throughout Amberwood, while Amtrak trains depart from the Visitors Center station downtown. Most residential streets are lined with sidewalks, and a designated bike lane runs along Butler Avenue. Flagstaff Medical Center sits about 6 miles northwest, while the city’s airport, Flagstaff Pulliam, is 6 miles south. “Fires are always a risk here,” says Morfin. “For the last four or five years we’ve seen more evacuations, and with climate change, we haven’t had enough moisture lately to help lower the chances. When we do get rain, it’s usually in the form of a monsoon, which leads to flooding because there’s nothing to catch the water after an area has burned down.” Flood insurance is required here for homeowners who live in designated flood zones.

Bennett Estates sits 4 miles south of downtown Flagstaff in Northern Arizona. This San Francisco Peak Mountain community sits further from the freeway and the sounds of the city. “It’s a private and quite place to live,” says local Jacquie Kellogg, owner and broker of West USA Realty Flagstaff. “With it being older, the homes aren’t cookie cutter, and lots of nearby trails are easily accessible.” North America’s largest ponderosa pine forest envelopes the neighborhood here, and parks are open year-round. Shopping and dining establishments are just a few miles away. Parks and trails sit just outside of Bennett Estates. Roughly 1 mile north at 3-acre Bow and Arrow Park, kids shoot some hoops on the basketball court or zoom down playground slides, while hikers head east along Zuni Drive to trek the dirt-packed Bow and Arrow Trail. The Ponderosa Trails Park is found about 1 mile northwest; its 8 acres holds a playground and a covered ramada with one grill. A roughly 3-mile paved trail runs along the park’s western edge, extending south toward the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, and is popular with walkers and bikers looking to enjoy views of the San Francisco Peaks. Members of Pine Canyon Country Club to the east can play on the 19-hole golf course or get professional tennis lessons. Nearby community houses of worship include The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Bridge Church. Bennett Estates is an older, established neighborhood with ranch- and split-level Craftsman-style homes built during the 1970s and ‘80s. Well-manicured lawns and rock-edged foundations here are shaded by mature pine trees; wide driveways lead to two-car garages. Many sit on elevated lots with wooden steps ascending to front doors. “With homes here on larger lots, you can’t stick your hand out the window and touch your neighbor,” says Kellogg. A three-bedroom ranch-style ranges from $650,000 to $740,000, while a four-bedroom split-level Craftsman-style sells between $850,000 to $950,000. Every June, the Museum of Northern Arizona hosts the annual Heritage Festival on its forested grounds, 3 miles north of downtown Flagstaff. Serving as a celebration of area tribal communities, this two-day event features local Native American artists selling hand-made crafts, including traditional Hopi jewelry and Pueblo wooden carvings, along with solo hoop dance demonstrations, in which a tribal member contorts hoops (think hula-hoops) into different designs. Kids have just as much fun here watching puppet shows and coloring together. Downtown Flagstaff hosts a First Friday Art Walk, starting in July, where local businesses and organizations display and sell their collections along Historic Route 66. Grocery options are found a few miles north, just off Interstate 17. Sprouts Farmers Market offers natural and organic items, while Safeway orders can be picked up curbside. Taverna Modern Mediterranean, a local favorite since 2009, serves penne pasta with a spicy cream sauce paired with white wine, and Athenian pizza with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes, inside a rustic chic setting. Craft beer drinkers hit the Flagstaff Brewery Trail, collecting a commemorative pint glass after visiting all eight breweries. Retailers like Kohl’s sit a few miles north, next to the Woodlands Village strip mall, which houses locally owned shops and businesses. Further north, the University Plaza Shopping Center is the place to go for home goods stores and chain coffee shops. Students may attend Flagstaff Unified district schools, including Lura Kinsey Elementary, which earns an overall C-plus from Niche, then continue to B-minus-rated Mount Elden Middle. At Flagstaff High, which Niche gives a B, students can join the Native American Club and help prepare for the school’s annual powwow, featuring over 250 dancers and drummers from different tribes. Proceeds help send club members to Washington D.C. for the United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) organization’s annual conference. Interstate 17 sits about a mile northwest, leading 143 miles south to Phoenix, while east-west Interstate 40 is found about 8 miles north. Historic Route 66 is 6 miles northeast. Lake Mary Road is the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, and South Lone Tree Road leads about 4 miles north to downtown Flagstaff. Mountain Line Public Transit buses make stops throughout Bennett Estates, while Amtrak trains run from the Visitors Center station downtown, traveling 467 miles west to Los Angeles. Sidewalks border most residential streets here, and a paved, multi-use trail parallels Lake Mary Road. Flagstaff Medical Center sits about 5 miles north, while Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is found 4 miles south. “Fires are always a risk here,” says Melinda T. Morfin, associate broker for Realty One Group – Mountain Desert, a Flagstaff resident for 30 years. “For the last four or five years we’ve seen more evacuations, and with climate change, we haven’t had enough moisture lately to help lower the chances. When we do get rain, it’s usually in the form of a monsoon, which leads to flooding because there’s nothing to catch the water after an area has burned down.” Flood insurance is required if homeowners here live in designated flood zones.

Set in Northern Arizona, the community of Boulder Point offers more living space and proximity to shopping and dining options. “It’s one of the last Flagstaff neighborhoods with homes on up to 1-acre lots and very inviting floor plans,” says Jason Shafor, sales agent and manager of RE/MAX Fine Properties, who grew up in the area. “You’re only five minutes from stores and about 10 minutes from downtown.” About half of homeowners here use their residence as a second home, while the other half live here full time, many of which are higher-income earners. “With efforts to prevent speeding and sidewalks lining streets here, it’s safe for kids to ride their bikes,” says Shafor. “Homes here are mostly modern, two-story, semi-custom builds from the late 1990s and early-2000s,” says Shafor. “You’ll rarely see ones that are smaller than 2,200 square feet, and the owners take pride in the aesthetics of their property by keeping their yards well-maintained.” These homes are contemporary Craftsman-style with cross-gabled roofs; some have mulch or rock-edged foundations and backyards enclosed by wooden fences. Wide driveways lead to two-car garages, and sidewalks connect most residential streets. Prices for a 3-bedroom range from $650,000 to $800,000, while four and five-bedroom homes sell between $900,000 and $1.2 million. “The neighborhood is mostly protected from fires because it’s barricaded by other homes, but local firefighters will trim your trees to help decrease the risk,” says Shafor. Grocery options are found a few miles east. Sprouts Farmers Market offers natural and organic items, while Target stocks household essentials, and Li’s Asian Market sits inside the Sherwood Forest Shopping Center nearby, offering frozen meals, noodles and sauces. Boulder Point has a plethora of dining options, including Taverna Modern Mediterranean, which serves penne pasta with a spicy cream sauce inside a rustic chic setting. Another nearby option is Sakura Sushi & Teppanyaki along Route 66. “This place probably has the best sushi in town,” says Shafor. Retailers like Kohl’s are found a mile east, next to the Woodlands Village strip mall, which houses locally owned shops and businesses. In October, downtown Wheeler Park hosts the Annual Flagstaff Oktoberfest, where friends and family gulp German beer, compete in a bratwurst eating contest and dance to live music. Food trucks offer pretzels, cotton candy and nachos, and kids can get their faces painted before making a beeline to the bounce houses. Proceeds go to area non-profits. Downtown also holds a First Friday Art Walk, starting in July. Here, local businesses, organizations and individuals sell their paintings and hand-crafted items along Historic Route 66. Students may attend Flagstaff Unified district schools, including Manuel Demiguel Elementary, which earns an overall B-plus from Niche, then continue to B-minus-rated Mount Elden Middle. At Flagstaff High, which Niche gives a B, students can join the Native American Club and help prepare for the school’s annual powwow, featuring over 250 dancers and drummers from different tribes. Proceeds help send club members to Washington D.C. for the United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) organization’s annual conference. Northern Arizona University sits about 2 miles east. “Boulder Point has a small, hidden park near Fresh Aire Street,” says Shafor. “Neighbors organize an ice-cream social there every summer and a kids’ Fourth of July bike parade.” Downtown’s roughly 3-acre Wheeler Park is a dog friendly, open greenspace dotted with benches; its mature pine and oak trees are covered with Christmas lights during the holidays, and after a snowfall, kids proudly display their snowmen. About 6 miles northeast, a metal stagecoach stands at the entrance of 215-acre Buffalo Park, part meadow sprinkled with wildflowers, part ponderosa pine forest. Hikers trek its 2-mile trail loop while enjoying views of the San Francisco Peaks. Nearby community houses of worship include Northland Christian Assembly. Interstate 17 sits about a mile south, leading 144 miles south to Phoenix, while east-west Interstate 40 makes up the neighborhood’s southern border. University Avenue and Highland Mesa are Boulder Point’s main thoroughfares, and residents access downtown Flagstaff 3 miles northeast via Historic Route 66. Mountain Line Public Transit buses make stops here, while Amtrak trains depart from the Visitors Center station downtown, traveling 467 miles west to Los Angeles. Sidewalks connect residential streets to cul-de-sacs, making it easy to walk from one side of the neighborhood to the other. Flagstaff Medical Center sits about 3 miles northeast, while Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is found 5 miles south.

An outdoor lifestyle and proximity to shopping and dining draws people to Bow and Arrow Acres in Northern Arizona, the San Francisco Peak community 4 miles outside downtown Flagstaff. “A mix of young and old live here,” says Ciara Hufford, Property Director of MC Companies, who’s lived in the area for over a decade. “It’s a pretty friendly community, and people like being close to forested trails, schools and emergency response services.” Parks and nature trails here sit within North America’s largest ponderosa pine forest, open year-round for active residents. Annual events make it easy to celebrate the area’s Native American heritage and enjoy downtown’s artistic flare. On the neighborhood’s western edge, 3-acre Bow and Arrow Park is where kids organize a pick-up basketball game or zoom down playground slides, while hikers head east to trek the dirt-packed Bow and Arrow Trail. Found 1 mile west, the 8-acre Ponderosa Trails Park holds a playground and a covered ramada with one grill, and a roughly 3-mile paved trail runs along the park’s western edge, and is popular with walkers and bikers looking to enjoy views of the San Francisco Peaks. To the east, Pine Canyon Country Club members can play a round of 19-hole golf, or relax at the spa. Along the sidewalk-lined streets, homes here are mostly three-bedroom contemporary ranch-style homes built during the 1990s, though some new traditional Craftsman-style homes with wood siding and slightly elevated driveways leading to two-car garages are available. Homes sit close together and are shaded by mature pine trees. Prices range from $450,000 to $550,000. Mountain cabin-style homes with A-frame floor-to-ceiling windows and wrap-around porches range from $640,000 to $850,000. Every June, the Museum of Northern Arizona hosts the annual Heritage Festival on its forested grounds, 3 miles north of downtown Flagstaff. Serving as a celebration of area tribal communities, this two-day event features local Native American artists selling hand-made crafts, including traditional Hopi jewelry and Pueblo wooden carvings, along with solo hoop dance demonstrations, in which a tribal member contorts hoops (think hula-hoops) into different designs. Kids have just as much fun here watching puppet shows and coloring together. Downtown Flagstaff hosts a First Friday Art Walk, starting in July, where local businesses and organizations display and sell their collections along Historic Route 66. Grocery stores, restaurants and retailers are found a few miles north, just off Interstate 17. Sprouts Farmers Market offers natural and organic items, while Safeway orders can be picked up curbside. Woodlands Village shopping center houses Over Easy, a breakfast joint serving cinnamon roll french toast and biscuits and gravy with mimosa flights. Bright orange and green walls compliment the tropical theme of family-owned Tiki Cafe, where diners enjoy crabcake sandwiches or shrimp tacos. Kohl’s and Ross are the nearest retailers, and further north, the University Plaza Shopping Center is the place to go for home goods stores and Starbucks. Students may attend Flagstaff Unified district schools, including Lura Kinsey Elementary, which earns an overall C-plus from Niche, then continue to B-minus-rated Mount Elden Middle. At Flagstaff High, which Niche gives a B, students can join the Native American Club and help prepare for the school’s annual powwow, featuring over 250 dancers and drummers from different tribes. Proceeds help send club members to Washington D.C. for the United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) organization’s annual conference. Interstate 17 sits 1 mile north and leads 143 miles south to Phoenix, while east-west Interstate 40 sits about 3 miles north, taking drivers to California and New Mexico. East Zuni Drive is the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, leading about 4 miles north to downtown Flagstaff. Mountain Line Public Transit buses make stops throughout Bow and Arrow Acres, while Amtrak trains run from the Visitors Center station downtown, traveling 467 miles west to Los Angeles. Sidewalks border most residential streets here, and bike lanes are found along Zuni and South Walapai Drives. Flagstaff Medical Center sits about 4 miles north, while Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is found 4 miles south. “Fires are always a risk here,” says Melinda T. Morfin, associate broker for Realty One Group – Mountain Desert, a Flagstaff resident for 30 years. “For the last four or five years we’ve seen more evacuations, and with climate change, we haven’t had enough moisture lately to help lower the chances. When we do get rain, it’s usually in the form of a monsoon, which leads to flooding because there’s nothing to catch the water after an area has burned down.” Flood insurance is required if homeowners here live in designated flood zones.

Set within North America’s largest ponderosa pine forest, the suburb of Cherry Hill combines modern conveniences with outdoor recreation. “One of the things people love about this neighborhood is its proximity to Downtown Flagstaff,” says Jason Shafor, sales agent and manager of RE/MAX Fine Properties, who grew up in the area. “And you can easily walk or ride your bike to area shops and restaurants.” Nature trails and parks offer views of the San Francisco Peaks, which sit 25 miles north, and a nearby amphitheater hosts annual family-friendly events. “Most of Cherry Hill's homes are set on quarter-acre lots, with a ton of ponderosa pine trees,” says Shafor. The neighborhood's residential streets are lined with sidewalks and homes from the 1970s and ‘80s, a mix of ranch-style houses with cross-gabled roofs, and split-level Craftsman-style homes with up to six bedrooms. Most of these homes have wide driveways leading to two-car garages, and some backyards are enclosed by fences; prices range from $700,000 to $800,000. Mountain-modern homes from the 1960s with brick exteriors and outdoor spas sell for upward of $1.1 million. There’s no HOA here, and homeowners enjoy their own private bike path. Grocery options sit a few miles south and east. Fry’s delivers groceries and household essentials, while Whole Foods Market sells organic produce. Area restaurants are found less than a mile southwest, including Diablo Burger, which features a whimsical mural on its curved exterior wall; their signature burgers are served on English muffins rather than buns. Along Aspen Avenue, locally owned Late for the Train coffee shop has specialized in dark roasts since 1993; they also serve cold brews. Six miles northeast, the Flagstaff Mall offers department stores like JCPenney and Dillard’s. Every October, Wheeler Park downtown hosts the Annual Flagstaff Oktoberfest, where eventgoers compete in a brat-eating contest, and traditional polka and 1980s and ‘90s cover bands perform. Beer from local and state breweries is offered here, and kids can get their faces painted before making a beeline to the bounce houses; all proceeds go to area nonprofits. A few blocks east, Heritage Square’s outdoor amphitheater hosts its annual "Movies on the Square" screenings from May through September; live music plays before each movie, and attendees bring picnic dinners or enjoy pizza and ice cream from nearby restaurants. Students may attend Flagstaff Unified district schools, including Eva Marshall Elementary, which earns a B from Niche, and B-minus-rated Mount Elden Middle. At Flagstaff High, which Niche rates a B, students can join the Native American Club and help prepare for the school’s annual powwow, which features over 250 dancers and drummers from different tribes; proceeds help send club members to Washington, D.C. for the United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) organization’s annual conference. Roughly 3 miles east, the A-rated Montessori Charter School of Flagstaff serves kindergarten through Grade 8. Northern Arizona University sits about 1 mile south. Downtown Flagstaff’s roughly 3-acre Wheeler Park is a dog-friendly open greenspace dotted with benches. Many of the park's mature pine and oak trees are strung with lights during the winter holidays, and after a snowfall, local kids display their snowmen here. A metal stagecoach stands at the entrance of the 215-acre Buffalo Park, which is part wildflower meadow and part ponderosa pine forest, popular with hikers and mountain bikers for its views of the San Francisco Peaks. At the Theatrikos Theatre Company roughly a mile west of the neighborhood, local actors star in musicals, comedies and dramas; historical documentaries are screened here, as well, and the staff holds summer camps for aspiring actors. Interstates 17 and 40 sit about 2 miles south of Cherry Hill; I-17 leads 145 miles south to Phoenix, while the east-west I-40 travels to California and New Mexico. Historic Route 66 is less than a mile south. East David Drive is the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, and East Cherry Avenue leads about 1 mile southwest to downtown Flagstaff. Mountain Line Public Transit buses make stops throughout Cherry Hill, while Amtrak trains run from the Visitors Center station here, traveling 467 miles west to Los Angeles. Sidewalks border most residential streets, and a designated bike lane parallels West Cherry Avenue. Flagstaff Medical Center sits 1 mile north, while Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is found about 7 miles south. “Fires are always a risk here,” says Melinda T. Morfin, associate broker for Realty One Group – Mountain Desert, who’s lived in Flagstaff for 30 years. “For the last four or five years, we’ve seen more evacuations, and with climate change, we haven’t had enough moisture lately to help lower the chances. When we do get rain, it’s usually in the form of a monsoon, which leads to flooding because there’s nothing to catch the water after an area has burned down.” Flood insurance is required if homeowners here live in designated flood zones.

While many Flagstaff neighborhoods are part-time destinations for Phoenix residents, Cheshire, located 4 miles north of downtown, is considered desirable for primary homeowners. “Cheshire is one of the most popular communities among people local to Flagstaff,” says longtime Flagstaff resident Eileen Taggart, an agent with RE/MAX Fine Properties. “A lot of homes are sold amongst friends.” In addition to being close to downtown, Cheshire attracts buyers with its proximity to natural areas and outdoor recreation opportunities. “It’s close to the mountains and Snowbowl, which is our big ski area," Taggart says. “If you drive through, you’re going to see a lot of bikes, boats and kayaks. It’s got a very outdoorsy Flagstaff vibe. If you keep going north on Fort Valley Road, you’ll eventually end up at the Grand Canyon, so there’s lots of hiking trails along the way.” Contemporary builds from the 1970s and '80s dominate the architectural landscape in Cheshire. Single-story ranch-style and two-story builds range from 1,500 to 2,500 square feet, and single-family homes cost anywhere from $600,000 to $800,000, depending on size and renovations. Buyers can find 1,500-square-foot townhouses in the mid $500,000s. Homes sit on small lots of less than 10,000 square feet landscaped with grass or gravel. Mature pines and spruces shade residences, and streets are lined with narrow sidewalks. Most homes have front-facing two-car garages. Neighbors gather at Cheshire Park, which has public grills and picnic tables. Kids can play on the playground, and residents can shoot hoops or hit the tennis courts. Cheshire Park is also an access point for the Flagstaff Urban Trails System, with nearly 60 existing miles of paved and unpaved hiking and biking trails, and an additional 75 miles planned. The trail system spans throughout Flagstaff and connects neighborhoods, commercial areas and parks throughout the city. The Flagstaff Unified School District serves Cheshire. Students can attend Sechrist Elementary School, which earns a B-plus rating from Niche, and Mount Elden Middle School, which earns a B-minus. Flagstaff High School, graded B, has career and technical education courses in sports medicine, business management and computer science. Residents can pick up groceries at Bashas' 3 miles south on Fort Valley Road and continue to downtown Flagstaff for an array of local eateries and shops. Diners can have brunch with their dog on the patio at the Toasted Owl Cafe, or visit Lumberyard Brewing Co. for pub grub, burgers and barbeque alongside house-made beers. Locally owned boutiques, including Shoes and Such, offer women’s clothing and accessories, while Earthbound Trading Co. is the place to go for everything from energy crystals to housewares. Ancient geological and archaeological artifacts from the Colorado Plateau region are on display at the Museum of Northern Arizona, which sits east of the neighborhood. Visitors can learn about the culture and history of 10 regional native tribes through weavings, pottery, tools, silverwork and more. The museum also hosts live music performances from local artists, and the two-day Heritage Festival of Arts and Culture in June features Native American artists, dancers and musicians. Cheshire is located on State Route 180, known locally as Fort Valley Road. It links the neighborhood 4 miles south to Downtown Flagstaff, Historic Route 66, and Interstate 40. Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is about 6 miles south and offers daily flights to Phoenix and Dallas/Fort Worth. For all other flights, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 150 miles south. Flagstaff Medical Center is 3 miles southeast for emergency and specialized care.