KAXX

VFR

ANGEL FIRE

ANGEL FIRE · NEW MEXICO

Elev
8,379.5'
Longest RWY
8,900'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KAXX
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
9,379.5'
MSL · field 8,379.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +0 · X/W 10 kt R

METAR & TAF KAXX

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

KAXX 272235Z AUTO 27010G22KT 10SM SCT085 13/M09 A3001 RMK AO2 T01251090
Wind
270° @ 10G22 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / -9°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
10,039 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
1 NM N
VFR sectional
DENVER
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
ABQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JEFFERY GILMER
Address
PO BOX 610, ANGEL FIRE NM 87710

Flight service · Hours

FSS ABQ
ALBUQUERQUE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1630

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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270° · 10 kt
RWY 17
172°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
10 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 172° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 9,380 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored172° / 352°8,900 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(3.05°)118', gnd, 2576' from thr, 360' R of cntrln, slope 20
358', road, 360' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20

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 17
KAXX · 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
100LLA+

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • There is a six to eight inch drop off at the threshold of runway 17.Show FAA
  • Avoid overflight of Taos Pueblo World Heritage Site west of the airport.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 29 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • The airport is located in a mountain valley with rising terrain in all directions. Strong gusty crosswinds are possible. High density altitude is probable.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated rotating beacon is on CTAF.Show FAA
  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 17 and 35 and medium intensity runway lights are on runways 17/35 on CTAF. The precision approach path indicator for runway 17 is on continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTwenty-four hour self serve 100LL and Jet A plus fuel are available with major credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Call 575-449-1194 for availability.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KAXX

Answer card
ICAO
KAXX
Name
ANGEL FIRE
Location
ANGEL FIRE, NEW MEXICO
Elevation
8,379.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
9,379.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 8,900 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
270° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Angel Fire Airport sits in Angel Fire, New Mexico. The field elevation is 8,379.5 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 8,900 ft long and paved. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures or current chart data say otherwise. The airport is in a mountain valley with rising terrain in all directions. Expect high density altitude. Strong gusty crosswinds are possible. That matters here more than at a low-elevation strip.

Angel Fire Airport is on the field. It carries Jet A and 100LL. Published remarks say 24-hour self-serve fuel is available with a major credit card. The runway lights and runway end identifier lights are activated on CTAF. The PAPI for runway 17 is on continuously. There is a six to eight inch drop-off at the threshold of runway 17. Avoid overflight of Taos Pueblo World Heritage Site west of the airport. For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861. If you are planning a winter arrival, note that this is a cold temperature airport and altitude correction is required at or below minus 29 degrees Celsius.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Angel Fire Airport (KAXX)?
KAXX has one runway, 17/35. It is 8,900 ft long and paved. That gives you plenty of pavement, but the field elevation still drives performance.
Is Angel Fire Airport towered?
No. KAXX has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic and monitor the field closely in the pattern.
What is the pattern altitude at KAXX?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for any local pattern notes before you fly in.
Does Angel Fire Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for KAXX. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
Which FBO is on the field at Angel Fire Airport?
Angel Fire Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries Jet A and 100LL. The published remarks also say 24-hour self-serve fuel is available with a major credit card.
What should I know about landing at KAXX in a high-elevation mountain valley?
KAXX sits at 8,379.5 ft MSL in a mountain valley with rising terrain in all directions. High density altitude is probable, so plan performance carefully and expect gusty crosswinds.
Are there any runway lighting notes for Angel Fire Airport?
Yes. Runway end identifier lights and medium intensity runway lights are activated on CTAF for runways 17 and 35. The PAPI for runway 17 is on continuously.
Is there anything special about runway 17 at KAXX?
Published remarks note a six to eight inch drop-off at the threshold of runway 17. Brief that on approach and landing, especially if you are arriving at night or in gusty conditions.

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