KROW

VFR

ROSWELL AIR CENTER

ROSWELL · NEW MEXICO

Elev
3,671'
Longest RWY
13,000'03/21
Tower
06:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR04:51Z
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Before you fly into KROW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
4,671'
MSL · field 3,671' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +8 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KROW

Current METAR

Observed 04:51Z

KROW 280451Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 17/M12 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP065 T01721122
Wind
220° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / -12°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
4,842 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
3 NM S
VFR sectional
ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
ROW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BOBBI THOMPSON
Address
1 JERRY SMITH CIR, ROSWELL NM 88203-8427

Flight service · Hours

FSS ABQ
ALBUQUERQUE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2100

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
220° · 8 kt
RWY 21
215°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 215° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,671 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored35° / 215°13,000 ftCONC03 R
17/35170° / 350°10,008 ftASPH17 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0313,000'13,000'13,000'13,000'VASI 6-box left(3°)
2113,000'13,000'13,000'13,000'MALSR
1710,008'10,008'10,008'10,008'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
3510,008'10,008'10,008'10,008'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.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 21
LD · CAT I
ROW
109.9
ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 21
KROW · 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
100LLAA1+
Oxygen (bulk)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AFRT,AMB,INSTR

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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • After hours, exit the ramp and fixed base operator area using the lighted pedestrian gate. Call 575-347-2054.Show FAA
  • Large aircraft long term storage is available.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on flight service station frequency, contact Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center at 505-856-4561.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is active on runway 21. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 17/35 and controlled by CTAF. VASI is on runway 03. PAPI is on runways 17 and 35 and controlled by the control tower. When the tower is closed, medium intensity runway lights are on runways 03/21.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor 100LL fuel after hours, call 575-347-2054.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35The pavement classification rating value for runway 17/35 is 150 rigid commercial wide taxiway.Show FAA
  • 03/21The pavement classification rating value for runway 03/21 is 1140 rigid commercial wide taxiway.Show FAA
  • 03/21Lighting is not standard 75 feet from the runway edge on runway 03/21.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17The PAPI on runway 17 is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1After hours contact numbers are 575-347-2054 or 575-626-3697.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe owner is J Griego.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KROW

Answer card
ICAO
KROW
Name
ROSWELL AIR CENTER
Location
ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO
Elevation
3,671 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,671 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2100
Total runways
2
Longest runway
03/21 · 13,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
16
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

Roswell Air Center is in Roswell, New Mexico. Field elevation is 3,671 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 03/21 at 13,000 ft. The tower is open daily from 0600 to 2100. An ILS is available on runway 21, which is the runway to plan for if you need precision guidance.

Pattern altitude is not published for this field. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the common pattern reference at 4,671 ft MSL. Avflight Roswell is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. After hours, use the lighted pedestrian gate to exit the ramp and FBO area. Call the posted number before you go if you need access or 100LL after hours.

The field sits in controlled airspace with a busy towered environment. Expect to work the tower during published hours. Runway lighting is mixed, so pay attention to which lights are tower-controlled. Other lights are tied to CTAF. Birds are reported on and near the airport, so keep that in mind on departure and arrival. If you need clearance delivery and cannot reach flight service, contact Albuquerque ARTCC using the number in the Chart Supplement.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KROW?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 4,671 ft MSL at KROW.
What are the tower hours at Roswell Air Center?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2100. Outside those hours, use the published CTAF and lighting setup for the field.
Does KROW have an ILS approach?
Yes. The facts list one ILS approach on runway 21. If you are planning an IFR arrival, verify the current procedure in the Chart Supplement before launch.
Which runway is the longest at KROW?
Runway 03/21 is the longest runway. It is 13,000 ft long and has concrete pavement.
Which FBO is on the field at Roswell Air Center?
Avflight Roswell is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is there after-hours access at KROW?
Yes. The remarks say to exit the ramp and FBO area using the lighted pedestrian gate after hours. Call the posted number before arrival if you need access.
Are there any lighting notes I should know for runway 21?
Yes. MALSR is active on runway 21. The remarks also say runway 17/35 lights are medium intensity and controlled by CTAF. The tower controls the PAPI on runways 17 and 35.
What should I watch for on a first arrival into Roswell Air Center?
Watch for bird activity on and near the airport. Also plan for a towered field with multiple lighting systems and a high field elevation of 3,671 ft MSL.

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