13Q

VFR

JEWETT MESA

APACHE CREEK · NEW MEXICO

Elev
7,681'
Longest RWY
5,200'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:10Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 13Q
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
8,681'
MSL · field 7,681' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 24
H/W +22 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF 13Q

13Q does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KJTC (SPRINGERVILLE MUNI) · 32.3 NM away. Conditions at 13Q may differ.

METAR · KJTC

Observed 01:10Z

KJTC 280110Z AUTO 23023G35KT 10SM CLR 15/M17 A2999 RMK AO2
Wind
230° @ 23G35 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / -17°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
9,438 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
10 NM N
VFR sectional
ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
ABQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RANDALL CHEVEZ
Address
PO BOX 159, QUEMADO NM 87829

Flight service · Hours

FSS ABQ
ALBUQUERQUE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
230° · 23 kt
RWY 24
239°M
Head/Tail
+22 kt
Crosswind
8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 24 · 239° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 8,681 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored59° / 239°5,200 ftDIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0675', pline, 1183' from thr, 104' R of cntrln, slope 15
244', fence, 5' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 1

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
13Q · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Visual inspection before use is recommended. Wildlife and livestock are on the runway. Confirm runway condition prior to landing at 1-800-538-1644.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.Show FAA
  • Closed during winter months.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 06/24Aces Road crosses the runway near the entrance road. Large rocks 30 to 45 feet from centerline on both sides along the entire length.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 24The runway is marked with single tires 30 feet left and right of centerline.Show FAA
  • 06The runway is marked with tires on plus 4 feet posts 28 feet left and 33 feet right of centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport is open May through September; closed at other times.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager is the district ranger.Show FAA
  • 06/24Runway 6-24 is extremely rough with 4 inch to 5 inch ruts with some scattered large rocks and vegetation. The southern 1,000 feet of runway is more rough than the northern 4,200 feet.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 13Q

Answer card
ICAO
13Q
Name
JEWETT MESA
Location
APACHE CREEK, NEW MEXICO
Elevation
7,681 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
8,681 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 5,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
230° at 23 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 24

Jewett Mesa sits at Apache Creek, New Mexico. Field elevation is 7,681 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 06/24 is 5,200 ft long and is dirt. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless local guidance says otherwise.

This is a high-elevation strip. That matters for performance. Expect thinner air and plan your takeoff and landing distances with care. The field is also seasonal. It is open May through September. It is closed at other times, including the winter months. The runway remarks are not casual. Aces Road crosses near the entrance road. Large rocks sit close to both sides of the runway. The surface is reported as extremely rough with ruts, rocks and vegetation. Wildlife and livestock may be on the runway. A visual inspection before use is recommended. Confirm runway condition before landing by calling 1-800-538-1644.

No on-field FBOs are listed. CTAF is 122.9. For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861. If you are planning a first visit, treat this as a remote backcountry-style field. Verify current conditions before you go. The airport manager is the district ranger.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Jewett Mesa (13Q) like?
13Q has one runway. Runway 06/24 is 5,200 ft long and dirt. The published remarks say it is extremely rough. It has ruts, rocks and vegetation.
What is the field elevation at 13Q?
Field elevation is 7,681 ft MSL. That is high enough to affect climb and takeoff performance. Plan conservatively.
Is there a tower at Jewett Mesa Airport?
No. 13Q is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9. Make sure you have the runway condition before you commit.
Does 13Q have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 13Q. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach or operational notes before flight.
What is the pattern altitude at Jewett Mesa?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless local guidance or the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
When is Jewett Mesa Airport open?
The airport is open May through September. It is closed at other times, including the winter months.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 13Q?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the FBO directly by phone if one is available locally.
What runway hazards should I expect at 13Q?
The remarks call out rocks close to both sides of the runway. Wildlife and livestock may also be on the runway. Aces Road crosses near the entrance road, so a careful visual inspection before landing is a must.

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