KRQE Window Rock Airport

Before you fly into KRQE

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

7,742'

MSL · field 6,742' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 21

H/W +8 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF KRQE

Current METAR

Observed 21:53Z

KRQE 272153Z AUTO 25010G22KT 10SM CLR 16/M12 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND 24030/2119 SLP070 T01611122

Wind: 250° @ 10G22 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 16°C / -12°C
Altimeter: 29.95 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 8,443 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KRQE does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KGUP (GALLUP MUNI) · 16.0 NM away. Conditions at KRQE may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KGUP 271720Z 2718/2818 22012G22KT P6SM SKC FM272000 24019G29KT P6SM FEW120 FM280300 23011KT P6SM SKC FM280600 22007KT P6SM FEW250

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–27 20:00Z

Wind: 220° at 12 kt gusting 22 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.

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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: 1 NM S
VFR sectional: DENVER
ARTCC: ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility: RQE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: KYRON HARDY
Phone: 505-371-8323
Address: P.O. BOX 706, WINDOW ROCK AZ 86515

Flight service · Hours

FSS PRC: PRESCOTT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

250° · 10 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 21

205°M

Head/Tail

+8 kt

Crosswind

6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 21

RIGHT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
03/21Favored	25° / 205°	7,000 ft	ASPH	21 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
03	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	5', fence, 202' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0

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 03

KRQE · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 03

KRQE · 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: 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: Yellow(Y)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$7.80

KGUP·KT Aero·16 nm

Cheapest Jet A

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Not published

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$7.80atKGUPKT Aero16 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

Terrain in all quadrants.Show FAA
Caution turbulence in vicinity of airport.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Activated runway end identifier lights are available on runways 03 and 21; medium intensity runway lights are available on runways 03 and 21 and are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

03/21Runway 03 turn around unusable.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

03There is a 6 foot fence 0 to 200 feet from the threshold 125 feet left of centerline on runway 03.Show FAA
21There is a 4 foot fence 200 feet from the threshold on both sides of runway 21.Show FAA
03Runway 03 markings are faded or missing.Show FAA
03Cataloged obstruction exceeds 45 degree slope on runway 03.Show FAA

Other notes

This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
03/21The south half of runway 03/21 is rough.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KRQE

Answer card

ICAO: KRQE
Name: WINDOW ROCK
Location: WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA
Elevation: 6,742 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 7,742 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 03/21 · 7,000 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 9°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 250° at 10 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 21

Window Rock Airport (KRQE) sits in Window Rock, Arizona. Field elevation is 6,742 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 03/21, which is 7,000 ft asphalt. It is a non-towered field. 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 guidance says otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern around 7,742 ft MSL. The field sits in terrain in all quadrants. Expect turbulence near the airport. The airport is surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey. Runway 03 has a 6 ft fence near the threshold on the left side. Runway 21 has 4 ft fences near the threshold on both sides. The south half of runway 03/21 is rough. Runway 03 markings are faded or missing. Runway 03 turn around is unusable.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on confirming services with the airport operator before arrival. For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861. The runway lights and REILs on 03 and 21 are pilot controlled on CTAF.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KRQE?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local guidance says otherwise. That is about 7,742 ft MSL at this field.

Does KRQE have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for KRQE. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.

Is Window Rock Airport towered?

No. KRQE is a non-towered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

What is the longest runway at KRQE?

KRQE has one runway. Runway 03/21 is 7,000 ft asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.

What should I know about runway 03 at KRQE?

Runway 03 has a 6 ft fence near the threshold on the left side. The published remarks also say runway 03 markings are faded or missing. The runway 03 turn around is unusable.

Are there any runway surface issues at Window Rock?

Yes. The south half of runway 03/21 is rough. Plan for a careful rollout and taxi, especially if you are operating a heavier airplane.

Which FBOs are on the field at KRQE?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts for KRQE. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service availability.

How do I get clearance delivery at KRQE?

The published remark says to contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

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