24N Jicarilla Apache Nation Airport

Before you fly into 24N

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

8,618'

MSL · field 7,618' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF 24N

24N does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPSO (STEVENS FLD) · 28.7 NM away. Conditions at 24N may differ.

METAR · KPSO

Observed 20:35Z

KPSO 122035Z AUTO 14010KT 100V170 10SM CLR 30/M02 A3040 RMK AO2

Wind: 140° @ 10 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 30°C / -2°C
Altimeter: 30.40 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 10,651 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

24N does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KDRO (DURANGO-LA PLATA COUNTY) · 46.0 NM away. Conditions at 24N may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 12:00Z–12 12:00Z

TAF KDRO 111125Z 1112/1212 09007KT P6SM SKC FM111800 00000KT P6SM SKC FM120000 28005KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250 FM120500 08007KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200

BASEVFR

11 12:00Z–11 18:00Z

Wind: 090° at 7 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
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 S
VFR sectional: DENVER
ARTCC: ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility: ABQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS ABQ: ALBUQUERQUE1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

140° · 10 kt

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Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

24N · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

24N · 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
Wind indicator: No
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$7.99

KDRO·Avflight Durango·46 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.88

KPSO·Blackhawk Aviation·28.7 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$7.99atKDROAvflight Durango46 nm
Jet A$8.88atKPSOBlackhawk Aviation28.7 nm

Airport notes

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

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 24N

Answer card

ICAO: 24N
Name: JICARILLA APACHE NATION
Location: DULCE, NEW MEXICO
Elevation: 7,618 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 8,618 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 0
Longest runway: –
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 0
Magnetic variation: 11°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 140° at 10 kt
Favored runway now: –

Jicarilla Apache Nation Airport (24N) sits near Dulce, New Mexico. The field elevation is 7,618 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 7,500 ft long with asphalt pavement. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so verify the current Chart Supplement before you fly. The airport sits in high terrain. Rising terrain exists in all directions. Wildlife is also reported on and near the airport, so plan your arrival and departure with that in mind.

Published remarks matter here. A marked and lighted powerline sits 0.4 NM west of runway 17/35. Runway 17 wind sock lights are out of service indefinitely. The runway uses retroreflectors only. Airport beacon and ramp lights are activated by CTAF. Clearance delivery is handled through Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257. The main gate is locked at all times. Contact the manager at 505-215-5640 to enter or exit. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify services with the airport operator or call the field directly before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at 24N?

The field elevation at Jicarilla Apache Nation Airport is 7,618 ft MSL. That is high enough to matter for performance planning, especially on warm days.

What runway does 24N have and how long is it?

24N has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 7,500 ft long and asphalt.

Does 24N have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for 24N. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.

Is 24N towered?

No. 24N is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.

What is the pattern altitude at 24N?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts for 24N. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before flight. Do not assume a standard pattern altitude here.

What hazards should I expect at 24N?

Published remarks call out a marked and lighted powerline 0.4 NM west of runway 17/35. Wildlife is also reported on and near the airport. Rising terrain exists in all directions.

How do I get into the airport at 24N?

The main gate is locked at all times. Contact the manager at 505-215-5640 to enter or exit.

Are there any on-field FBOs at 24N?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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Runway & wind

Pattern entry · RWY —

Key facts · 24N

Frequently asked questions

Fly into 24N with confidence