KSAF

VFR

SANTA FE RGNL

SANTA FE · NEW MEXICO

Elev
6,348.7'
Longest RWY
8,366'02/20
Tower
07:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
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Before you fly into KSAF
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
7,348.7'
MSL · field 6,348.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +9 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KSAF

Current METAR

Observed 00:53Z

KSAF 280053Z 22009KT 10SM CLR 18/M16 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP072 T01781161
Wind
220° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / -16°C
Altimeter
29.92 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
8,232 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
9 NM SW
VFR sectional
ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
SAF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JIMMY GUNN
Address
121 AVIATION DR, SANTA FE NM 87507-0909

Flight service · Hours

FSS ABQ
ALBUQUERQUE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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220° · 9 kt
RWY 20
207°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 207° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 7,349 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored27° / 207°8,366 ftASPHStandard L
15/33159° / 339°6,316 ftASPHStandard L
10/28104° / 284°6,301 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
02VASI 4-box left(3°)6', hill, 225' from thr, 226' R of cntrln, slope 4
20VASI 4-box left(3°)
156,316'6,316'5,221'5,221'
33VASI 4-box right(3°)
2811', road, 250' from thr, 260' 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

ILS · 1

RWY 02
LD · CAT I
SGB
111.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 02
KSAF · 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
100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

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

  • Noise abatement procedures are available from the airport manager.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unable to contact on flight service station frequency, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4561.Show FAA
  • Range is on the field.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate medium intensity runway lights on runways 02/20 and 15/33 using the common traffic advisory frequency. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 02/20 are preset to low intensity. Increase intensity on runway 02/20 using the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 10/28The pavement classification number value for runway 10/28 is 80/F/D/X/T.Show FAA
  • 15/33The pavement classification number value for runway 15/33 is 80/F/D/X/T.Show FAA
  • 02/20The pavement classification number value for runway 02/20 is 170/F/D/X/T.Show FAA
  • 02/20Midfield lighting is colored on runway 02/20.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Twenty-four hour prior permission required for aircraft rescue and firefighting operations with more than 30 passenger seats at 505-955-2900. Aircraft rescue and firefighting index B available on request.Show FAA
  • Runway traffic pattern altitude is 7000 feet mean sea level.Show FAA
  • 1After hours service is available at 505-577-7256 or 505-471-2255.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAirport manager phone numbers are 505-955-2910 and 505-955-2903.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSAF

Answer card
ICAO
KSAF
Name
SANTA FE RGNL
Location
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
Elevation
6,348.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
7,348.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2100
Total runways
3
Longest runway
02/20 · 8,366 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
8
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

Santa Fe Rgnl sits in Santa Fe, New Mexico at 6,348.7 ft MSL. It has three asphalt runways. The longest is 02/20 at 8,366 ft. The airport is towered from 0700 to 2100. Runway 02 has the ILS. The published traffic pattern altitude is 7,000 ft MSL, which is 700 ft AGL at this field.

This is a high-elevation airport, so performance planning matters. Expect density altitude to be a real factor in warm weather. The field also has three runway options. That gives you flexibility for wind and traffic. It also means you should brief the runway layout before arrival. Published remarks note noise abatement procedures are available from the airport manager. Check those before you go if you are operating a piston or turboprop into the area.

Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Atlantic Aviation is also on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. When the tower is closed, medium intensity runway lights for 02/20 and 15/33 are activated on CTAF. Runway 02/20 is preset to low intensity, so you may need to increase it on CTAF if needed. The airport also has range facilities on the field. For current local procedures, use the FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator directly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSAF?
The published pattern altitude is 7,000 ft MSL. That is 700 ft AGL at Santa Fe Rgnl.
What is the longest runway at Santa Fe Rgnl?
Runway 02/20 is the longest runway. It is 8,366 ft long and asphalt.
Does KSAF have an ILS approach?
Yes. The facts list one ILS approach for runway 02.
What are the tower hours at KSAF?
The tower is open from 0700 to 2100 local time.
Which FBOs are on the field at Santa Fe Rgnl?
Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Atlantic Aviation is also on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
What should I know about flying into KSAF at high elevation?
The field elevation is 6,348.7 ft MSL. Plan for high-density-altitude performance, especially on warm days. That can affect takeoff roll and climb.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KSAF?
Yes. The published remarks say noise abatement procedures are available from the airport manager. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator for the latest guidance.
How do the runway lights work when the tower is closed at KSAF?
When the tower is closed, medium intensity runway lights on 02/20 and 15/33 are activated on CTAF. Runway 02/20 starts at low intensity, so you may need to increase it on CTAF.

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