5V5

VFR

SHIPROCK AIRSTRIP

SHIPROCK · NEW MEXICO

Elev
5,272.6'
Longest RWY
5,214'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5V5
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,272.6'
MSL · field 5,272.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +1 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF 5V5

5V5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFMN (FOUR CORNERS RGNL) · 22.8 NM away. Conditions at 5V5 may differ.

METAR · KFMN

Observed 18:53Z

KFMN 271853Z 13004KT 10SM BKN070 15/M03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP112 T01501033
Wind
130° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / -3°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
6,488 ft
Ceiling
7,000 ft AGL
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
5 NM S
VFR sectional
DENVER
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
ABQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RAINEY CRAWFORD
Address
NAVAJO DIV. OF TRANSPORTATION, PO BOX 4620, WINDOW ROCK AZ 86515

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
130° · 4 kt
RWY 20
199°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 199° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,273 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored19° / 199°5,214 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
02PAPI 2-box left(3°)50', pole, 1400' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 24
20PAPI 2-box left(3°)

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
5V5 · 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
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • Parallel taxiway A is in poor condition, unmarked, with surface cracks containing grass and loose aggregate.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights for runway 02/20 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20There is a ditch northwest of the runway along its entire length.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 02There are 50-foot light poles in the approach area of runway 02.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGEREmergency and maintenance coordinator is Garrett Silversmith, reachable at 505-606-6357, 505-371-8354, or 505-908-7961.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5V5

Answer card
ICAO
5V5
Name
SHIPROCK AIRSTRIP
Location
SHIPROCK, NEW MEXICO
Elevation
5,272.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,272.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 5,214 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
130° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

Shiprock Airstrip sits in Shiprock, New Mexico. Field elevation is 5,272.6 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 5,214 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. The field is in high desert country at a fairly high elevation. Expect density altitude to matter, especially on warm days. Runway 02 has 50-foot light poles in the approach area. There is also a ditch northwest of the runway along its full length. Taxiway A is reported in poor condition. It is unmarked. It has cracks, grass and loose aggregate.

Medium intensity runway lights for 02/20 are activated by CTAF. There are no on-field FBOs listed. For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257. The emergency and maintenance coordinator is Garrett Silversmith at 505-606-6357, 505-371-8354, or 505-908-7961. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Shiprock Airstrip (5V5)?
Shiprock Airstrip has one runway, 02/20. It is 5,214 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field because it is the only one.
What is the pattern altitude at 5V5 Shiprock Airstrip?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
Does Shiprock Airstrip have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 5V5. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.
Is Shiprock Airstrip towered?
No. There is no control tower at 5V5. CTAF is 122.9.
How do the runway lights work at Shiprock Airstrip?
Medium intensity runway lights for runway 02/20 are activated by CTAF. Plan to key the mic on 122.9 if you need the lights at night.
Are there any runway hazards at Shiprock Airstrip?
Yes. There are 50-foot light poles in the approach area to runway 02. There is also a ditch northwest of the runway along its full length. Treat both as real planning items on arrival and departure.
Which FBOs are on the field at 5V5?
None are listed on-field in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Who should I call for clearance delivery or airport issues at Shiprock Airstrip?
For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257. The emergency and maintenance coordinator is Garrett Silversmith at 505-606-6357, 505-371-8354, or 505-908-7961.

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