E06

VFR

LEA COUNTY/ZIP FRANKLIN MEML

LOVINGTON · NEW MEXICO

Elev
3,979.2'
Longest RWY
6,001'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:55Z
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Before you fly into E06
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,979.2'
MSL · field 3,979.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF E06

E06 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHOB (LEA COUNTY RGNL) · 18.7 NM away. Conditions at E06 may differ.

METAR · KHOB

Observed 06:55Z

KHOB 280655Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM OVC034 19/M08 A2992 RMK AO2
Wind
250° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / -8°C
Altimeter
29.92 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
5,414 ft
Ceiling
3,400 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
3 NM W
VFR sectional
ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
ABQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
COREY NEEDHAM
Address
PO BOX 1106, HOBBS NM 88241-1106

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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250° · 3 kt
RWY 21
218°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 218° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,979 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored38° / 218°6,001 ftASPHStandard L
12/30131° / 311°4,409 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
03PAPI 2-box left(3°)
21PAPI 2-box left(3°)
12PAPI 2-box left(3°)
30PAPI 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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 03
E06 · IAP
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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
Customs
Not available
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

  • Gate code is 1228#.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA
  • Oil drilling activity is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Emergency phone number is 575-396-3611.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to dawn, medium intensity runway lights on runways 03/21 and 12/30 are preset to low intensity; increase intensity on the CTAF. The precision approach path indicators are activated on runways 03, 12, 21, and 30; medium intensity runway lights on runways 03/21 and 12/30 are controlled by the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03+3 foot pipes are located 700 feet from the threshold 60 feet right of the centerline on runway 03.Show FAA
  • 30Runway 30 is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of the centerline.Show FAA
  • 03Runway 03 is unusable beyond 9 degrees right and left of the centerline.Show FAA
  • 21Runway 21 is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of the centerline.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · E06

Answer card
ICAO
E06
Name
LEA COUNTY/ZIP FRANKLIN MEML
Location
LOVINGTON, NEW MEXICO
Elevation
3,979.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,979.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
03/21 · 6,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

LEA COUNTY/ZIP FRANKLIN MEML sits in Lovington, New Mexico. Field elevation is 3,979.2 ft MSL. It is an uncontrolled airport with CTAF and UNICOM both on 122.8. The field has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 03/21 at 6,001 ft. Runway 12/30 is 4,409 ft.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 4,979 ft MSL based on the published field elevation. Runway lighting is pilot-controlled on CTAF. The medium intensity lights are preset to low from dusk to dawn. The PAPI is available on runways 03, 12, 21 and 30.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Verify fuel and services before you go. Published remarks also note gate code 1228#. Oil drilling activity is on and near the airport. Expect local traffic and activity in the area. Runway 03 has a published centerline limit. Runway 21 and runway 30 also have published centerline limits. Runway 03 has +3 ft pipes 700 ft from the threshold, 60 ft right of centerline. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest operational notes before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at E06?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 4,979 ft MSL based on the field elevation.
Does E06 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for E06. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or brief the arrival.
Is E06 towered or uncontrolled?
E06 is not towered. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What is the longest runway at E06?
Runway 03/21 is the longest runway at 6,001 ft asphalt. That is the runway to plan around if you need the most pavement.
Which runway should I avoid at E06 because of published limits?
Runway 03 is unusable beyond 9 degrees right and left of centerline. Runway 21 is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline. Runway 30 is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline.
Are there any lighting notes for night operations at E06?
Yes. From dusk to dawn the medium intensity runway lights are preset to low intensity on 03/21 and 12/30. You can increase intensity on CTAF. The PAPI is activated on all four runway ends.
Is there an FBO on the field at E06?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Are there any operational hazards at E06?
Yes. Published remarks note oil drilling activity on and near the airport. Runway 03 also has +3 ft pipes 700 ft from the threshold, 60 ft right of centerline.

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E06 LEA COUNTY/ZIP FRANKLIN MEML Airport