E61

VFR

CONCHAS LAKE

CONCHAS DAM · NEW MEXICO

Elev
4,201'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:53Z
VFR sectional · E61
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Before you fly into E61
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,201'
MSL · field 4,201' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF E61

E61 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTCC (TUCUMCARI MUNI) · 32.4 NM away. Conditions at E61 may differ.

METAR · KTCC

Observed 04:53Z

KTCC 280453Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 11/M12 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP072 T01061117 PWINO $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
11°C / -12°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
4,804 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
2 NM SW
VFR sectional
ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
ABQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JONATHAN HICKS
Address
287 BELL RANCH RD, CONCHAS DAM NM 88416

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
Calm

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
E61 · 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
Landing fee
No fee published
Wind indicator
No
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

  • There is a wind warning light west of the dam at the lodge; the lights flash for winds greater than 20 miles per hour.Show FAA
  • Water level fluctuates between 4153 and 4201 feet; landing hazards exist due to exposed snags and land masses below 4175 feet; monitor water level at 575-868-2221, Facebook, or the USGS website under Conchas Lake.Show FAA
  • Heavy boat traffic occurs from May through October.Show FAA
  • Operations are not authorized north of the dam.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.Show FAA
  • Expect southwest wind; landing and takeoff to the west is recommended.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • ALLThere is a dam 5000 feet northeast of the airport.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGEREmergency phone number is 505-520-8864.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · E61

Answer card
ICAO
E61
Name
CONCHAS LAKE
Location
CONCHAS DAM, NEW MEXICO
Elevation
4,201 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,201 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Conchas Lake Airport (E61) sits at Conchas Dam in New Mexico. Field elevation is 4,201 ft MSL. There are no listed runways at this site, so this is a water operation and not a paved-strip arrival. The airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement or local guidance says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Water level can change from 4,153 to 4,201 ft. That can expose snags and land masses below 4,175 ft. Heavy boat traffic is common from May through October. A wind warning light west of the dam at the lodge flashes when winds are above 20 mph. Operations are not authorized north of the dam.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on self-briefing and confirm current conditions before arrival. The remarks also note southwest wind is common. Landing and takeoff to the west is recommended. For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC. The dam is about 5,000 ft northeast of the airport, so keep that landmark in mind during your approach and departure planning.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at E61 Conchas Lake?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local guidance says otherwise.
Is Conchas Lake Airport towered?
No. E61 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and make normal position reports.
Does E61 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for E61. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.
What should I know about water level at Conchas Lake before landing?
Water level fluctuates between 4,153 and 4,201 ft MSL. The published remarks warn of exposed snags and land masses below 4,175 ft, so verify current lake conditions before arrival.
Is there a preferred landing direction at Conchas Lake?
Yes. The published remarks say southwest wind is common. Landing and takeoff to the west is recommended.
Is there a curfew or noise restriction at E61?
No curfew is listed in the facts provided. Check the current Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.
Which FBOs are on the field at E61?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service availability.
What hazards should I watch for near Conchas Lake Airport?
The published remarks mention a dam about 5,000 ft northeast of the airport. Heavy boat traffic also occurs from May through October, so keep a close scan on the water and stay clear of the area north of the dam.

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