5V5 Shiprock Airstrip | Shiprock, NM

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 +2 · X/W 6 kt R

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 02:53Z

KFMN 120253Z 28006KT 10SM CLR 26/M09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP104 T02611094 53005

Wind: 280° @ 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 26°C / -9°C
Altimeter: 30.05 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 7,697 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

5V5 does not issue a TAF.

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

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KFMN 112326Z 1200/1224 31014G24KT P6SM SKC FM120130 31008KT P6SM SKC FM120500 VRB06KT P6SM SKC FM121200 12009KT P6SM SCT250 FM121800 26011KT P6SM SCT150 SCT250

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 01:30Z

Wind: 310° at 14 kt gusting 24 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: 5 NM S
VFR sectional: DENVER
ARTCC: ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility: ABQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: RAINEY CRAWFORD
Phone: (505) 728-2804
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

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

280° · 6 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 20

199°M

Head/Tail

+2 kt

Crosswind

6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
02/20Favored	19° / 199°	5,214 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
02	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	50', pole, 1400' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 24
20	—	—	—	—	PAPI 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 5V5 SHIPROCK AIRSTRIP in SHIPROCK, NEW MEXICO, showing runways 02/20 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

5V5 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

5V5 · 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
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.45

N19·Aztec Municipal Airport·33.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$9.12

KFMN·Atlantic Aviation·22.8 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.45atN19Aztec Municipal Airport33.4 nm
Jet A$9.12atKFMNAtlantic Aviation22.8 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
PARL TWY A: COND POOR; UNMKD; SFC CRACKS WITH GRASS & LOOSE AGGREGATE.

Lighting notes

ACTVT MIRL RWY 02/20 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

02/20DITCH NW OF RWY ENTIRE LEN.

Approach & departure obstructions

0250 FT LGT POLES IN APCH AREA.

Other notes

MANAGEREMERG & MAINT COORD - GARRETT SILVERSMITH 505-606-6357/505-371-8354/505-908-7961.

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: 280° at 6 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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