KFSU

VFR

FORT SUMNER MUNI

FORT SUMNER · NEW MEXICO

Elev
4,164.7'
Longest RWY
5,800'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KFSU
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,164.7'
MSL · field 4,164.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +9 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KFSU

KFSU does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSXU (SANTA ROSA ROUTE 66) · 34.1 NM away. Conditions at KFSU may differ.

METAR · KSXU

Observed 05:35Z

KSXU 280535Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 12/M14 A2990 RMK AO2
Wind
220° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / -14°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
4,829 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 NE
VFR sectional
ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
ABQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MAYOR
Address
BOX 180, FORT SUMNER NM 88119

Flight service · Hours

FSS ABQ
ALBUQUERQUE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
220° · 9 kt
RWY 21
215°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 215° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,165 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored35° / 215°5,800 ftASPHStandard L
08/2680° / 260°5,250 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
033', brush, 201' from thr, 75' R of cntrln, slope 0
216', brush, 226' from thr, 65' R of cntrln, slope 4
268', brush, 235' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 4

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

Chart Supplement
KFSU · 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
  • 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

  • Gate access is 2019.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to dawn activate medium intensity runway lights on runway 08/26 via CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 03/21 are preset to low intensity until 2200; after 2200 activate via CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 0310 foot brush is located 75 to 200 feet from the threshold 65 to 110 feet right of centerline; 6 foot brush is located 30 to 300 feet from the threshold 50 to 100 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 265 foot brush is located up to 200 feet from the threshold 100 feet left and 90 feet right of centerline.Show FAA
  • 08+4 foot brush is located 0 to 150 feet from the threshold 90 feet right of centerline.Show FAA
  • 21+4 foot brush is located 100 to 200 feet from the threshold 100 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 03Cataloged obstructions exceed 45 degree slope.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1After hours call 575-355-2405.Show FAA
  • OWNEROwner is Jamie Wall or Louie Gallegos.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFSU

Answer card
ICAO
KFSU
Name
FORT SUMNER MUNI
Location
FORT SUMNER, NEW MEXICO
Elevation
4,164.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,164.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
03/21 · 5,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

Fort Sumner Muni sits in Fort Sumner, New Mexico at 4,164.7 ft MSL. The field has two asphalt runways. Runway 03/21 is the longest at 5,800 ft. Runway 08/26 is 5,250 ft. This is a non-towered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless local guidance says otherwise. That puts the pattern about 5,165 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The published remarks call out brush near several runway ends. That matters on short final and during rollout. Runway lighting is pilot-activated on CTAF. Runway 08/26 lights are medium intensity from dusk to dawn. Runway 03/21 lights are preset to low intensity until 2200. After 2200, activate them on CTAF.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Plan on self-briefing the field and calling ahead if you need local help. After hours, the published contact number is 575-355-2405. For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861. This is a high-elevation New Mexico airport, so expect density altitude to matter, especially on warm days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KFSU?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless local guidance says otherwise. That is about 5,165 ft MSL at this field.
Does KFSU have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KFSU. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is Fort Sumner Muni towered?
No. KFSU is a non-towered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which runway is longest at KFSU?
Runway 03/21 is the longest runway at 5,800 ft asphalt. Runway 08/26 is 5,250 ft asphalt.
How do the runway lights work at KFSU?
Runway 08/26 lights are medium intensity from dusk to dawn and are activated via CTAF. Runway 03/21 lights are preset to low intensity until 2200. After 2200, activate them via CTAF.
Are there any runway obstructions at KFSU?
Yes. The published remarks list brush near multiple runway ends. The notes also say the obstructions near runway 03 exceed a 45 degree slope, so a close look at the current Chart Supplement is smart before arrival.
Is there an FBO on the field at KFSU?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What should a pilot watch for at KFSU on a hot day?
KFSU sits at 4,164.7 ft MSL in New Mexico. Density altitude can climb fast on warm days, so plan takeoff and climb performance with that elevation in mind.

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