18T Tatum Airport | Tatum, New Mexico

Before you fly into 18T

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

4,986'

MSL · field 3,986' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 12

H/W +7 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF 18T

18T does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHOB (LEA COUNTY RGNL) · 34.6 NM away. Conditions at 18T may differ.

METAR · KHOB

Observed 08:15Z

KHOB 120815Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A2999 RMK AO2

Wind: 150° @ 7 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 24°C / 17°C
Altimeter: 29.99 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 5,936 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

18T does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KHOB (LEA COUNTY RGNL) · 34.6 NM away. Conditions at 18T may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 06:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KHOB 120520Z 1206/1306 16010KT P6SM SCT250 FM121200 12011KT P6SM BKN025 FM121700 13013G20KT P6SM BKN050

BASEVFR

12 06:00Z–12 12:00Z

Wind: 160° at 10 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: 3 NM E
VFR sectional: ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC: ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility: ABQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: ARNOLD RAMIREZ
Phone: 575-398-4633
Address: 120 W BROADWAY, P.O BOX 156, TATUM NM 88267

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

150° · 7 kt

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RWY 12

122°M

Head/Tail

+7 kt

Crosswind

2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
12/30Favored	122° / 302°	2,920 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
12	—	—	—	—	—	NSTD	5', fence, 265' from thr, 135' R of cntrln, slope 13
30	—	—	—	—	—	NSTD	15', road, 400' from thr, 155' 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 18T TATUM in TATUM, NEW MEXICO, showing runways 12/30 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

18T · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

18T · 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: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.05

KLLN·Levelland Aero Services·48.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$4.85

KLLN·Levelland Aero Services·48.7 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.05atKLLNLevelland Aero Services48.7 nm
Jet A$4.85atKLLNLevelland Aero Services48.7 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

GATE CODE - FLD ELEV.
WILDLIFE ON & INVOF OF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
6"-12" VEGETATION IN ALL ON ARPT PAVEMENTS; RAMP TIE DOWNS COVERED BY VEGETATION, 2 FT-10 FT SCTRD BRUSH NORTH SIDE TRANSITION AREA.

Lighting notes

OTS INDEFLY.

Approach & departure obstructions

12ODALS OTS INDEFLY; 3 LGTS ON EXTDD CNTRLN; NONSTD SPACING.
30ODALS OTS INDEFLY; 3 LGTS ON EXTDD CNTRLN; NONSTD SPACING.
12RWY 12 MRKG FADED OR MISSING RED "X" ON NMBR.
30RWY 30 MARKING FADED OR MISSING.RED "X" ON RWY NMBR.

Other notes

12/30NUMEROUS UNFILLED CRACKS WITH 1 FT VEGETATION.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 18T

Answer card

ICAO: 18T
Name: TATUM
Location: TATUM, NEW MEXICO
Elevation: 3,986 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 4,986 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 12/30 · 2,920 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 10°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 150° at 7 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 12

Tatum Airport (18T) sits in Tatum, New Mexico. The field elevation is 3,986 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 2,920 ft long and asphalt. This is a non-towered field. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway headings are 132° and 312° magnetic. That matters here because the field has a 10° magnetic variation.

Published remarks show some items a first-time pilot should plan around. Runway 12 and Runway 30 markings are faded or missing. The approach lighting systems for both ends are out of service indefinitely. A few lights remain on the extended centerline with nonstandard spacing. Wildlife is also present on and near the airport. The gate code is the field elevation. For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Verify fuel and services with the airport operator before you go. In this part of New Mexico, the higher field elevation means performance planning matters. Check density altitude, runway condition and the current Chart Supplement before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 18T Tatum Airport?

18T has one runway, 12/30. It is 2,920 ft long and asphalt. The runway headings are 132° and 312° magnetic.

What is the field elevation at Tatum Airport (18T)?

The field elevation is 3,986 ft MSL. That elevation can push density altitude up fast on warm days, so check performance before you launch.

Is there an ILS at 18T?

No ILS approaches are published for 18T. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flying in.

What is the pattern altitude at 18T?

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is Tatum Airport towered?

No. 18T is a non-towered airport, so use CTAF 122.9 and standard self-announce procedures.

Which runway lighting systems are available at 18T?

The approach lighting systems for Runway 12 and Runway 30 are out of service indefinitely. Published remarks also say there are three lights on each extended centerline with nonstandard spacing.

Are there any FBOs on the field at 18T?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

What should I watch for when landing at Tatum Airport?

Runway 12 and Runway 30 markings are faded or missing. Wildlife is also present on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on short final and rollout.

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