C54

VFR

CATRON COUNTY

QUEMADO · NEW MEXICO

Elev
7,205'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
VFR sectional · C54
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Before you fly into C54
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
8,205'
MSL · field 7,205' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF C54

C54 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KJTC (SPRINGERVILLE MUNI) · 50.9 NM away. Conditions at C54 may differ.

METAR · KJTC

Observed 02:35Z

KJTC 280235Z AUTO 21014G20KT 10SM CLR 11/M15 A3003 RMK AO2
Wind
210° @ 14G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / -15°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
8,318 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
8 NM E
VFR sectional
ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
ABQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STAN BROWN
Address
PO BOX 507, RESERVE NM 87830

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
210° · 14 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
C54 · 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
  • Not published
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green / Yellow (heliport)(WGY)
Wind indicator
Lighted

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

  • The ACES code is 2467.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.Show FAA
  • Elk are in the vicinity of the helicopter landing area.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • H1There is an 8-foot fence.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • H1There is a power line 450 feet southeast across the highway.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided for visual flight rules operations only.Show FAA
  • MANAGERFor emergencies, call 575-533-6222 or 575-533-6423.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C54

Answer card
ICAO
C54
Name
CATRON COUNTY
Location
QUEMADO, NEW MEXICO
Elevation
7,205 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
8,205 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
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 14 kt
Favored runway now

Catron County Airport sits near Quemado, New Mexico. The field elevation is 7,205 ft MSL. This is a helicopter landing area with no listed runways, so fixed-wing pilots should verify current suitability before planning a landing. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL only if that matches the current operating picture for your aircraft type and the field conditions. The airport is published for VFR operations only. A power line sits about 450 feet southeast across the highway. There is also an 8-foot fence near the field. Elk are reported in the vicinity of the helicopter landing area, so keep a sharp lookout on arrival and departure.

No on-field FBOs are listed. For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861. For emergencies, the published numbers are 575-533-6222 and 575-533-6423. If you are planning to use this field, check the current FAA Chart Supplement and confirm the landing area details with the airport operator before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at C54?
The field elevation is 7,205 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning because density altitude can run high in western New Mexico.
Does Catron County Airport have any published runways?
No runways are listed in the facts for C54. It is published as a helicopter landing area, so fixed-wing use should be verified before arrival.
Is there an ILS at C54?
No ILS approaches are published for C54. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach or operating notes before flying in.
What are the CTAF and UNICOM frequencies at C54?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Use that for traffic calls and local coordination.
Is C54 towered?
No. Catron County Airport does not have a control tower, so self-announced traffic calls on 122.8 are the normal setup.
What should I know about obstacles near C54?
A power line is reported about 450 feet southeast across the highway. There is also an 8-foot fence near the field, so review the area carefully before any low approach or landing attempt.
Are there any FBOs on the field at C54?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at C54?
The published clearance delivery contact is Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861. Use that number if you need a clearance before departure.

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