N17

VFR

VAUGHN MUNI

VAUGHN · NEW MEXICO

Elev
5,935.9'
Longest RWY
5,150'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into N17
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,935.9'
MSL · field 5,935.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +4 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF N17

N17 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSXU (SANTA ROSA ROUTE 66) · 33.6 NM away. Conditions at N17 may differ.

METAR · KSXU

Observed 01:55Z

KSXU 280155Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 19/M10 A2986 RMK AO2
Wind
240° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / -10°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
7,915 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
1 NM NE
VFR sectional
ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
ABQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MAYOR ROMAN GARCIA
Address
PO BOX 278, VAUGHN NM 88353

Flight service · Hours

FSS ABQ
ALBUQUERQUE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
240° · 5 kt
RWY 27
276°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 276° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 6,936 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored96° / 276°5,150 ftASPH27 R

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
N17 · 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
  • Not published
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27There are 417 foot towers 1 mile south of the airport.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGEREmergency phone number is 575-472-3711.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · N17

Answer card
ICAO
N17
Name
VAUGHN MUNI
Location
VAUGHN, NEW MEXICO
Elevation
5,935.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,935.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 5,150 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
240° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Vaughn Muni sits in Vaughn, New Mexico at 5,935.9 ft MSL. It has one runway, 09/27, which is 5,150 ft long and paved asphalt. The field is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with the current charted procedures and the weather on the day of flight.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the standard pattern roughly at 6,936 ft MSL. The airport sits in high terrain country. Density altitude can be a real factor here, especially on warm days.

Published remarks call out 417 ft towers about 1 mile south of the airport. That is worth keeping in mind on departure and arrival. For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861. No on-field FBOs are listed in the provided facts, so verify fuel and services with the airport operator or call the field directly before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Vaughn Muni (N17)?
The field elevation is 5,935.9 ft MSL. That is high enough that density altitude deserves attention, especially in warm weather.
What is the runway at N17 and how long is it?
N17 has one runway, 09/27. It is 5,150 ft long and asphalt.
Does Vaughn Muni have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for N17. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
Is Vaughn Muni towered?
No. N17 is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.
What is the pattern altitude at Vaughn Muni?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any obstructions near N17?
Yes. Published remarks note 417 ft towers about 1 mile south of the airport. Keep that in mind on the 09 and 27 sides of the field.
Which FBOs are on the field at Vaughn Muni?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Vaughn Muni?
Published remarks say to contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861 for clearance delivery. Verify the current procedure with the Chart Supplement before departure.

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