Arizona’s Sedona Airport (KSEZ) has become the second location in the state to receive continuous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Lone FBO Red Rock Aviation, in partnership with the Sedona-Oak Creek Airport Authority, accepted its first 8,000-gallon truckload provided by Avfuel earlier this month. That amount is equivalent to a 19-tonne reduction in life cycle carbon emissions, and SAF shipments will be delivered to the airport on a set periodic basis throughout the year.
The fuel is a 30/70 SAF blend, produced by Neste in Long Beach, California.
“We are excited to incorporate SAF into our growing list of sustainability initiatives,” stated Ed Rose, KSEZ’s manager. “SAF is a safe, proven, and sustainable blend of jet fuel that will help the Sedona Airport be a good neighbor and do its part to reduce the overall production of greenhouse gasses.”
Avfuel has served the FBO at Sedona since 2022. This marks the Michigan-based fuel provider’s first SAF distribution location in the Grand Canyon State and its 20th overall. While the SAF it delivers will be available to general aviation customers at KSEZ, it will also be used to support the area’s aerial firefighting activities.