T16 Reserve Airport | Reserve, NM

Before you fly into T16

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

7,364.7'

MSL · field 6,364.7' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 25

H/W +14 · X/W 10 kt L

METAR & TAF T16

T16 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KJTC (SPRINGERVILLE MUNI) · 34.8 NM away. Conditions at T16 may differ.

METAR · KJTC

Observed 23:30Z

KJTC 272330Z AUTO 22017G26KT 10SM CLR 18/M20 A2999 RMK AO2

Wind: 220° @ 17G26 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 18°C / -20°C
Altimeter: 29.99 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 8,165 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

T16 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KTCS (TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES MUNI) · 83.8 NM away. Conditions at T16 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KTCS 272337Z 2800/2824 25018G29KT P6SM SKC FM280200 24012KT P6SM SKC FM281500 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM282000 24014G23KT P6SM FEW250

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 02:00Z

Wind: 250° at 18 kt gusting 29 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.

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: 5 NM SW
VFR sectional: ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC: ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility: ABQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: STAN BROWN
Phone: 575-519-9999
Address: PO BOX 507, RESERVE NM 87830

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

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220° · 17 kt

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RWY 25

243°M

Head/Tail

+14 kt

Crosswind

10 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
07/25Favored	63° / 243°	4,800 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
07	—	—	—	—	—	—	12', tree, 205' from thr, 85' R of cntrln, slope 0
25	—	—	—	—	PSIL(4°)	—	10', trees, 210' from thr, 15' R of cntrln, slope 1

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

Chart Supplement

T16 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

T16 · CHART_SUPP

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: 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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.75

KJTC·Springerville Municipal Airport·34.8 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$4.75atKJTCSpringerville Municipal Airport34.8 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

The ACES code is 7360.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.Show FAA
Elk are on and in the vicinity of the airport. The airport is fenced.Show FAA
Obstacle lights on mountain peaks are out of service indefinitely.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 07/25 by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

07/25Runway 07/25 has a 2 percent upslope. Trees beyond the boundary fence on both sides of the runway penetrate the transitional surface.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

07There is 4 to 18 feet of brush and trees 0 to 200 feet from the runway 07 end, 80 to 125 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
25There is 3 to 5 feet of brush 20 to 200 feet from the runway 25 end, 0 to 120 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
25The precision approach path indicator lights are out of service indefinitely at runway 25 end.Show FAA
07The obstacle clearance slope at runway 07 end exceeds 45 degrees.Show FAA

Other notes

OWNERThe airport is leased by Catron County.Show FAA
MANAGERFor emergencies, call 575-533-6222.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · T16

Answer card

ICAO: T16
Name: RESERVE
Location: RESERVE, NEW MEXICO
Elevation: 6,364.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 7,364.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 07/25 · 4,800 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 12°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 220° at 17 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 25

Reserve Airport (T16) sits in Reserve, New Mexico. Field elevation is 6,364.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 07/25, which is 4,800 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. At this elevation, performance planning matters. Expect thinner air and a longer takeoff roll than you would see at lower fields. Runway 07/25 has a 2 percent upslope. The published remarks also call out brush and trees near both runway ends. Trees beyond the fence penetrate the transitional surface. The obstacle clearance slope at the runway 07 end exceeds 45 degrees.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or call the field on CTAF for current services before you go. Published remarks also note that medium intensity runway lights are activated on CTAF. The PAPI at the 25 end is out of service indefinitely. Elk are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on taxi and final. The airport is leased by Catron County.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at T16 Reserve Airport?

T16 has one runway, 07/25. It is 4,800 ft long and asphalt.

Does Reserve Airport have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for T16. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.

What is the pattern altitude at T16?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is Reserve Airport towered?

No. T16 is an uncontrolled airport. CTAF is 122.9.

What should I know about runway 07 at T16?

Runway 07 has brush and trees near the approach end. The published remarks say the obstacle clearance slope at the 07 end exceeds 45 degrees.

Are the runway lights at T16 pilot-controlled?

Yes. Medium intensity runway lights on 07/25 are activated by CTAF.

Which FBOs are on the field at T16?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

Are there any operational cautions at Reserve Airport?

Yes. The airport sits at 6,364.7 ft MSL. Runway 07/25 has a 2 percent upslope. Elk are also reported on and near the airport, so keep a careful lookout on approach and on the ground.

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