94E

VFR

WHISKEY CREEK

SILVER CITY · NEW MEXICO

Elev
6,126'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:15Z
VFR sectional · 94E
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Before you fly into 94E
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
7,126'
MSL · field 6,126' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 94E

94E does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSVC (GRANT COUNTY) · 8.0 NM away. Conditions at 94E may differ.

METAR · KSVC

Observed 00:15Z

KSVC 120015Z AUTO 27013G22KT 10SM CLR 35/M13 A2997 RMK AO2 T03471127
Wind
270° @ 13G22 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
35°C / -13°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
9,934 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
4 NM E
VFR sectional
ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
ABQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
OMAR HERNANDEZ
Address
P.O. BOX 2535, SILVER CITY NM 88062

Flight service · Hours

FSS ABQ
ALBUQUERQUE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
270° · 13 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
94E · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,CHTR

Ramp & ground

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

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

  • CATTLE & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.

Lighting notes

  • LIRL RWY 17/35 - 123.0.

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35ACFT OVR 10000 LB NA. +4 FT FENCE 75 FT L & R OF CNTRLN 1300 FT FM S END; +4 FT FENCE 75 FT E OF CNTRLN WHOLE LEN.
  • 17/35NSTD LIRL; NON-FRANGIBLE POSTS WITH REFLECTORS.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 35+4 FT FENCE 155 FT FM RWY END; +3 FT RED LGTS ON POSTS 140 FT FM RWY END; +6 FT BRUSH 185 FT FM THR 45 FT L OF CENTERLINE.
  • 17ACFT PARKED NEAR RWY POSB. -2 FT DITCH E SIDE. DROP OFF 18 FT F RWY END.
  • 17NRS & CNTRLN STRIPES NSTD.
  • 35NRS & CNTRLN STRIPES NSTD.

Other notes

  • HNGR SPACE CALL AHEAD.
  • TOP OF HNGR.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 94E

Answer card
ICAO
94E
Name
WHISKEY CREEK
Location
SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO
Elevation
6,126 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
7,126 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
270° at 13 kt
Favored runway now

Whiskey Creek Airport (94E) sits near Silver City, New Mexico. Field elevation is 6,126 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 17/35, with a longest published length that is not listed in the facts provided. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston ops, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field is in a high-elevation part of New Mexico, so take density altitude seriously on warm days. The remarks also call out cattle and wildlife on and near the airport. Expect that to matter during taxi, takeoff and landing.

Runway 17/35 has low-intensity lights on a 123.0 schedule. The runway also has non-standard low-intensity lights with non-frangible reflector posts. Published remarks note that runway markings and centerline stripes are not standard on both 17 and 35. There are also obstructions near the runway ends, including fences, brush and a ditch near runway 17. Aircraft over 10,000 lb are not authorized. No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability. Hangar space is available by calling ahead.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Whiskey Creek Airport (94E)?
The field elevation is 6,126 ft MSL. Plan for high-density-altitude performance, especially in summer.
Does 94E have a tower or is it uncontrolled?
There is no control tower at 94E. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.8 for self-announce traffic.
What runway is available at Whiskey Creek Airport?
The facts list one runway, 17/35. The longest published length is not listed in the facts provided, so verify the current Chart Supplement before you go.
Are there any ILS approaches at 94E?
No ILS approaches are published for 94E. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures.
What is the pattern altitude at Whiskey Creek Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. For light piston aircraft, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What should I know about runway 17/35 at 94E?
Runway 17/35 has low-intensity lights on a 123.0 schedule. The remarks also say the markings and centerline stripes are not standard on both runway directions.
Are there any runway hazards or obstructions at Whiskey Creek Airport?
Yes. The remarks mention fences, brush, a ditch near runway 17. Cattle and wildlife are on or near the airport. Review the current Chart Supplement and plan a careful arrival.
Which FBOs are on the field at 94E?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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