KCAO

VFR

CLAYTON MUNI AIRPARK

CLAYTON · NEW MEXICO

Elev
4,969.8'
Longest RWY
6,307'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCAO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,969.8'
MSL · field 4,969.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 12
H/W +15 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF KCAO

Current METAR

Observed 02:55Z

KCAO 280255Z AUTO 11016G32KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND 08039/0213 SLP069 T01560011 53015 $
Wind
110° @ 16G32 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
6,332 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 E
VFR sectional
WICHITA
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
CAO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ALYSSA MYERS
Address
1 CHESTNUT ST, CLAYTON NM 88415

Flight service · Hours

FSS ABQ
ALBUQUERQUE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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110° · 16 kt
RWY 12
121°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12 · 121° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,970 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/2021° / 201°6,307 ftASPHStandard L
12/30Favored121° / 301°4,105 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
02PAPI 2-box left(3.05°)
20PAPI 2-box left(3.05°)

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 02
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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
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 Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.Show FAA
  • Reflectors are installed on all taxiways.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is activated on runways 02 and 20; medium intensity runway lights are on runways 02/20 and 12/30 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100 low lead and jet A fuel are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week self-service with major credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 02There is an 8-foot road 142 feet from the runway end on both sides.Show FAA
  • 02Approach slope is 50 to 1 or greater to the displaced threshold on runway 02.Show FAA

Other notes

  • OWNEROwner is Feron Lucero.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAlternate phone for the manager is 575-429-9635, manager cell phone.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCAO

Answer card
ICAO
KCAO
Name
CLAYTON MUNI AIRPARK
Location
CLAYTON, NEW MEXICO
Elevation
4,969.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,969.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
02/20 · 6,307 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
110° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 12

Clayton Muni Airpark sits in Clayton, New Mexico. Field elevation is 4,969.8 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 02/20 at 6,307 ft. Runway 12/30 is 4,105 ft. 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 for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern about 5,970 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Runway lighting is pilot-controlled on 02/20 and 12/30. PAPI is available on 02 and 20. The field also has reflectors on all taxiways.

Clayton Municipal Airport is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Fuel is self-serve 24 hours a day with a major credit card. For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC. First-time pilots should pay attention to the elevation and the high-plains setting. Density altitude can build quickly here. Runway 02 has an 8-foot road near the departure end on both sides. The approach slope to the displaced threshold on 02 is 50 to 1 or greater. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other local restrictions before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KCAO?
Field elevation is 4,969.8 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on warm days.
What is the longest runway at Clayton Muni Airpark?
Runway 02/20 is the longest runway at 6,307 ft. It is asphalt.
Does KCAO have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KCAO. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at KCAO?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Clayton Muni Airpark towered?
No. KCAO is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which runway lights and visual aids are available at KCAO?
Runways 02/20 and 12/30 have medium intensity runway lights controlled by CTAF. PAPI is installed on runways 02 and 20.
Which FBO is on the field at KCAO?
Clayton Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (575) 207-7920 for current service details.
Is self-serve fuel available at Clayton Muni Airpark?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL and Jet A are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week as self-serve with a major credit card.

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