13Q Jewett Mesa Airport

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 06

H/W +2 · X/W 14 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 21:55Z

KJTC 112155Z AUTO 35014KT 10SM CLR 30/M06 A3017 RMK AO2

Wind: 350° @ 14 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 30°C / -6°C
Altimeter: 30.17 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 11,014 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

13Q does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KTCS (TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES MUNI) · 84.3 NM away. Conditions at 13Q may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KTCS 111720Z 1118/1218 09008KT P6SM SCT250 FM120200 30011G22KT P6SM FEW250 FM121700 05011KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

11 18:00Z–12 02:00Z

Wind: 090° at 8 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 25,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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
Phone: 575-773-4678
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

350° · 14 kt

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RWY 06

059°M

Head/Tail

+2 kt

Crosswind

14 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 06

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
06/24Favored	59° / 239°	5,200 ft	DIRT	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
06	—	—	—	—	—	—	75', pline, 1183' from thr, 104' R of cntrln, slope 15
24	—	—	—	—	—	—	4', fence, 55' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 13

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 13Q JEWETT MESA in APACHE CREEK, NEW MEXICO, showing runways 06/24 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

13Q · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

13Q · CHART_SUPP

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.25

KJTC·Springerville Municipal Airport·32.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$4.64

KSJN·St. Johns Industrial Air Park·46.4 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.25atKJTCSpringerville Municipal Airport32.3 nm
Jet A$4.64atKSJNSt. Johns Industrial Air Park46.4 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

RCMND VISUAL INSP BFR USE. WILDLIFE & LIVESTOCK ON RWY. CONFIRM RWY COND PRIOR TO LNDG - 1-800-538-1644.
CLSD WINTER MONTHS.
FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.

Runway surface & condition

06/24ACES ROAD CROSSES RWY NEAR ENTRANCE ROAD. LRG ROCKS 30-45 FT FM CNTRLN BOTH SIDES ENTIRE LEN.

Approach & departure obstructions

06RY MRKD WITH TIRES 28 FT. LEFT AND 33 FT. RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
24RY MARKED WITH SINGLE TIRES 30 FT. LEFT AND RIGHT OF CENTERLINE.

Other notes

ARPT OPEN MAY-SEP; OTHER TIMES CLSD.
MANAGERDISTRICT RANGER
06/24RWY 6-24 ROUGH WITH SOME SCATTERED ROCKS AND VEGETATION.

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: 350° at 14 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 06

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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