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 +2 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KRQE

Current METAR

Observed 05:53Z

KRQE 120553Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP088 T01671056 10311 20156 51016 $

Wind: 160° @ 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 17°C / -6°C
Altimeter: 30.19 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 8,265 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 12 06:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KGUP 120538Z 1206/1306 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250 FM121800 25012G18KT P6SM SCT160 SCT250 FM130100 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150 SCT200

BASEVFR

12 06:00Z–12 18:00Z

Wind: Variable at 6 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 25,000 ft
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.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

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

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

160° · 3 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 21

205°M

Head/Tail

+2 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KRQE WINDOW ROCK in WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA, showing runways 03/21 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

TRRN ALL QUADS.
CTN: TURB INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.

Lighting notes

ACTVT REIL RWY 03 & 21; MIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

03/21RWY 03 TURN AROUND UNUSBL.

Approach & departure obstructions

03+6 FT FENCE 0-200 FT FM THR 125 FT L OF CNTRLN.
214 FT FENCE 200 FT FM THR BOTH SIDES.
03FADED OR MISG.
03CTLG OBS EXCEEDS 45 DEG SLOPE.

Other notes

THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
03/21S HALF ROUGH.

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: 160° at 3 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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