KATS Artesia Muni Airport Guide

Before you fly into KATS

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

4,544.5'

MSL · field 3,544.5' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 22

H/W +9 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KATS

Current METAR

Observed 05:15Z

KATS 280515Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A2992 RMK AO2

Wind: 240° @ 9 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 17°C / -8°C
Altimeter: 29.92 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 4,635 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KATS does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KROW (ROSWELL AIR CENTER) · 27.1 NM away. Conditions at KATS may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 06:00Z–29 06:00Z

TAF KROW 280520Z 2806/2906 24007KT P6SM SKC FM281400 34008KT P6SM FEW250 FM281900 25014G24KT P6SM SCT250 FM290300 25008KT P6SM SCT180 BKN250

BASEVFR

28 06:00Z–28 14:00Z

Wind: 240° at 7 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility: ATS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: LANCE GOODRICH
Phone: 575-748-3206
Address: PO BOX 1310, ARTESIA NM 88211

Flight service · Hours

FSS ABQ: ALBUQUERQUE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0700-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

240° · 9 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 22

216°M

Head/Tail

+9 kt

Crosswind

2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
04/22Favored	36° / 216°	6,800 ft	ASPH	Standard L
13/31	126° / 306°	6,132 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
04	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	—
22	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	—
13	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	—
31	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13

KATS · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13

KATS · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLA1

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
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.

Cheapest 100LL

$5.75

KATS·Artesia Municipal Airport

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.63

KROW·Avflight Roswell·27.1 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Artesia Municipal Airport 123.075(575) 748-3206 WebsitePhillips 667d ago	$5.75	—

Artesia Municipal Airport
123.075(575) 748-3206
100LL
$5.75
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

Jet A$8.63atKROWAvflight Roswell27.1 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.Show FAA
After hours fuel and emergency repair are available from the airport manager.Show FAA

Lighting notes

PAPI is active on runways 04, 13, 22, and 31. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 04/22 and 13/31 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

04The clearance slope is 50 to 1 to the displaced threshold of runway 04.Show FAA

Other notes

Call ahead to the airport manager for transient storage, hangar, and flag services.Show FAA
1Closed on holidays.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KATS

Answer card

ICAO: KATS
Name: ARTESIA MUNI
Location: ARTESIA, NEW MEXICO
Elevation: 3,544.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 4,544.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 04/22 · 6,800 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 4
Magnetic variation: 9°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 240° at 9 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 22

Artesia Muni sits in Artesia, New Mexico. The field elevation is 3,544.5 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 04/22 at 6,800 ft. Runway 13/31 is 6,132 ft. There is no control tower. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.075. Roswell approach and departure are on 119.6 and 239.0. The airport uses medium intensity runway lights on both runways. They are controlled by CTAF. PAPI is active on runways 04, 13, 22 and 31. The runway 04 notes also call out a 50 to 1 clearance slope to the displaced threshold. Watch that end closely on arrival and departure.

Artesia Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call (575) 748-3206 for current service. The airport remarks also say to contact the airport manager ahead of time for transient storage, hangar and flag services. After-hours fuel and emergency repair are available from the airport manager. The field is closed on holidays. For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861 before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KATS Artesia Muni?

The field elevation is 3,544.5 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff roll and climb performance, especially on warm New Mexico days.

What is the longest runway at Artesia Muni (KATS)?

Runway 04/22 is the longest runway at 6,800 ft asphalt. Runway 13/31 is 6,132 ft asphalt.

Does KATS have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for KATS. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.

Is Artesia Muni towered?

No. KATS is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.075 for self-announce traffic, taxi, takeoff and landing calls.

What is the pattern altitude at KATS?

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Which FBO is on the field at KATS?

Artesia Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call (575) 748-3206 for current service details.

What runway lighting does KATS have at night?

Medium intensity runway lights are installed on both runways. They are controlled by CTAF. PAPI is active on runways 04, 13, 22 and 31.

Are there any special operational notes for runway 04 at Artesia Muni?

Yes. The published remarks say the clearance slope is 50 to 1 to the displaced threshold of runway 04. Plan your approach path carefully and verify current conditions before arrival.

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