E26

VFR

LEA COUNTY/JAL

JAL · NEW MEXICO

Elev
3,118'
Longest RWY
4,704'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR10:53Z
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,118'
MSL · field 3,118' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF E26

E26 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KINK (WINKLER COUNTY) · 21.2 NM away. Conditions at E26 may differ.

METAR · KINK

Observed 10:53Z

KINK 161053Z AUTO A3034 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO TSNO $
Wind
Calm
Visibility
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
30.34 inHg
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
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
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
ABQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CORY 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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Calm
RWY 01
008°M
Head/Tail
Crosswind

Pattern entry · RWY 01

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 01 · 008° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,118 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/198° / 188°4,704 ftASPHStandard L
09/2792° / 272°2,604 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
01PAPI 2-box left(3.03°)3', brush, 201' from thr, 120' R of cntrln, slope 0
19PAPI 2-box left(2.83°)12', brush, 300' from thr, 10' R of cntrln, slope 8
094', brush, 201' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0

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

AIRPORT DIAGRAM
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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

  • For clearance delivery contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA
  • Oil drilling activity on and in vicinity of airport.Show FAA
  • Line of sight between runways not available.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate PAPI runway 01 and 19; medium intensity runway lights runway 01/19 on CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights runway 01/19 preset low intensity increase intensity on CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27+3 to 5 foot brush 75 to 125 feet from centerline east side.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09+4 foot fence 50 feet from threshold; +10 foot road 40 feet from threshold.Show FAA
  • 27+4 foot fence 15 feet from runway end; +5 foot brush 20 feet from runway end; +10 foot road 10 feet from threshold.Show FAA
  • 01+2 to 3 foot brush 0 to 200 feet from threshold 115 to 250 feet right and 100 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 19+1 to 2 foot brush 0 to 200 feet from threshold 80 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 19+20 foot pump jack 990 feet from threshold 185 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 01+3 foot posts 145 feet from threshold on centerline and 40 feet left and 110 feet right of centerline.Show FAA
  • 09Approach slope 4 to 1 to displaced threshold due to +10 foot road 40 feet from displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 27Approach slope 5 to 1 to displaced threshold due to +10 foot road 65 feet from displaced threshold.Show FAA

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Key facts · E26

Answer card
ICAO
E26
Name
LEA COUNTY/JAL
Location
JAL, NEW MEXICO
Elevation
3,118 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,118 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
01/19 · 4,704 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
Calm / unavailable
Favored runway now

Lea County/JAL Airport (E26) sits in JAL, New Mexico. Field elevation is 3,118 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 01/19 at 4,704 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern at about 4,118 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Runway 01 and runway 19 have PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights on 01/19 are activated on CTAF.

There are no on-field FBOs listed, so call the airport operator or the field directly before arrival for fuel and services. Published remarks also note oil drilling activity on and near the airport. That is worth planning around on arrival and departure. Runway 09 has nearby road and fence obstructions. Runway 27 also has a road close to the threshold. Runway 19 has a pump jack near the approach path. Expect a non-towered environment with local traffic on CTAF. Keep a close scan for surface hazards near both runways.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at E26?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 4,118 ft MSL at this field.
Does Lea County/JAL Airport have a control tower?
No. E26 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for airport traffic and runway light activation.
What runways are available at E26?
E26 has two asphalt runways. Runway 01/19 is 4,704 ft. Runway 09/27 is 2,604 ft.
Is there an ILS at E26?
No ILS approaches are published for E26. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you go.
Which runway has PAPI and runway lights at E26?
Runway 01 and runway 19 have PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights on 01/19 are activated on CTAF.
What should I know about runway 09 and runway 27 at E26?
Runway 09 has a road and a fence close to the threshold. Runway 27 has a road near the threshold plus a fence and brush near the runway end. Review the current Chart Supplement before using either runway.
Are there any on-field FBOs at E26?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
What operational hazards are published for E26?
Published remarks mention oil drilling activity on and near the airport. There are also multiple obstructions near the runway ends and approach paths. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.

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