NM1

VFR

BLACK ROCK

ZUNI · NEW MEXICO

Elev
6,454'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
VFR sectional · NM1
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Before you fly into NM1
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
7,454'
MSL · field 6,454' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF NM1

NM1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KXNI (ANDREW OTHOLE MEML) · 7.5 NM away. Conditions at NM1 may differ.

METAR · KXNI

Observed 22:35Z

KXNI 272235Z AUTO 23018G26KT 10SM CLR 19/M15 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND 23026/40
Wind
230° @ 18G26 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / -15°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
8,458 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 ENE
VFR sectional
ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
ABQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROYCE R. GCHACHU
Address
P.O. BOX 339, ZUNI NM 87327

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
230° · 18 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
NM1 · 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

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

  • Scattered brush and trees four to six feet tall are located near the entrance from the old taxiway to the helipad.Show FAA
  • There are 45-to-50 foot trees located 135 feet east of the helipad and 65-to-70 foot trees located 150 feet west of the helipad.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The wind sock is located across the old runway from the helipad.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAdditional contact is Lenny Chuyate at 505-906-4002.Show FAA
  • H1The helipad surface has loose material including rocks and debris.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · NM1

Answer card
ICAO
NM1
Name
BLACK ROCK
Location
ZUNI, NEW MEXICO
Elevation
6,454 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
7,454 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
230° at 18 kt
Favored runway now

Black Rock (NM1) is in Zuni, New Mexico. The field elevation is 6,454 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the current facts. This is a non-towered heliport. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so confirm the current traffic pattern plan before you go. The published remarks matter here. Brush and small trees sit near the entrance from the old taxiway to the helipad. The helipad surface has loose material, including rocks and debris. There are also taller trees close to the pad, with 45-to-50 foot trees about 135 feet east and 65-to-70 foot trees about 150 feet west. The wind sock is across the old runway from the helipad, so plan your visual wind check early.

For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861. Additional contact is Lenny Chuyate at 505-906-4002. With the high field elevation and no published runway data, verify current conditions before arrival and be ready for density altitude effects. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated operational notes before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Black Rock (NM1)?
The field elevation is 6,454 ft MSL. That matters here because performance will be affected by density altitude, especially on warm days.
Does Black Rock have any runways published?
No runways are listed in the current facts. Treat this as a heliport environment and verify the current setup before arrival.
Is there an ILS at NM1 Black Rock?
No ILS approaches are published for NM1. If you need instrument guidance, check the current FAA Chart Supplement and plan accordingly.
What is the traffic pattern altitude at Black Rock?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement or coordinate with the airport operator before flying the pattern.
Is Black Rock towered?
No. This is a non-towered field, so use CTAF 122.9. Make standard self-announced calls.
What should I know about the helipad surface at Black Rock?
The published remarks say the helipad has loose material, including rocks and debris. Taxi and land with that in mind. Inspect the surface visually before committing.
Are there obstacles near the helipad at NM1?
Yes. The remarks note brush and small trees near the entrance from the old taxiway to the helipad. They also note taller trees east and west of the pad.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery or local airport information?
For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861. The listed additional contact is Lenny Chuyate at 505-906-4002.

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