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

RWY 17

H/W +7 · X/W 12 kt R

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 00:15Z

KPSO 110015Z AUTO 24014G25KT 10SM CLR 26/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND 23029/18

Wind: 240° @ 14G25 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 26°C / -7°C
Altimeter: 30.08 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 10,568 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 00:00Z–12 00:00Z

TAF KDRO 102322Z 1100/1124 27017G29KT P6SM SKC FM110200 29010G19KT P6SM SKC FM110400 31006KT P6SM SKC FM110800 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM111700 28010G21KT P6SM SKC FM111900 27017G30KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

11 00:00Z–11 02:00Z

Wind: 270° at 17 kt gusting 29 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

Name: CHRISTOPHER CHAVEZ
Phone: 505-215-5640
Address: PO BOX 188, DULCE NM 87528

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

240° · 14 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 17

171°M

Head/Tail

+7 kt

Crosswind

12 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
17/35Favored	171° / 351°	7,500 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Airport sketch

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

Top-down satellite sketch of 24N JICARILLA APACHE NATION in DULCE, NEW MEXICO, showing runways 17/35 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

$9.30

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$9.30atKPSOBlackhawk Aviation28.7 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

RISING TERRAIN IN ALL DIRECTIONS.
MAIN GATE LOCKED AT ALL TIMES; CTC AMGR TO ENTER/EXIT 505-215-5640.
RWY 17 WIND SOCK LGTS OTS INDEFLY.
WILDLIFE ON & INVOF AIRPORT.
POWERLINE MARKED AND LIGHTED .4 NM WEST OF RY 17/35.
FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
ACTVT ARPT BCN AND RAMP LTS - CTAF. RWY ONLY HAS RETROREFLECTORS.

Other notes

CHAINS, CABLES OR ROPES NOT SUPPLIED.

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: 1
Longest runway: 17/35 · 7,500 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 11°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 240° at 14 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 17

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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