KPRZ

VFR

PORTALES MUNI

PORTALES · NEW MEXICO

Elev
4,077.8'
Longest RWY
5,700'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPRZ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,077.8'
MSL · field 4,077.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +9 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KPRZ

KPRZ does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCVN (CLOVIS RGNL) · 23.6 NM away. Conditions at KPRZ may differ.

METAR · KCVN

Observed 06:56Z

KCVN 280656Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP106 T01331106 402670106 $
Wind
260° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / -11°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
4,792 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
4 NM SW
VFR sectional
ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
ABQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KELLY MCCLELLAN
Address
181 AIRPORT RD, PORTALES NM 88130-9108

Flight service · Hours

FSS ABQ
ALBUQUERQUE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
260° · 9 kt
RWY 26
261°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 261° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,078 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/1914° / 194°5,700 ftASPHStandard L
08/26Favored81° / 261°4,560 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
19PSIL(3.5°)
26PSIL(3°)30', pline, 1200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 34

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 01
KPRZ · 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
100LLA
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

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

Lighting notes

  • Activation or increased intensity of medium intensity runway lights on runways 01/19 and 08/26 is on CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on runways 01/19 and 08/26 are preset to low intensity.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours self service via credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 19Precision visual approach slope indicator is out of service indefinitely on runway 19.Show FAA
  • 26Precision visual approach slope indicator is out of service indefinitely on runway 26.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Call ahead for hangar.Show FAA
  • 1For service after hours and weekends call 505-760-4312.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAfter hours contact 575-825-0198.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPRZ

Answer card
ICAO
KPRZ
Name
PORTALES MUNI
Location
PORTALES, NEW MEXICO
Elevation
4,077.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,077.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
01/19 · 5,700 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
6
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Portales Muni sits in Portales, New Mexico. The field elevation is 4,077.8 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 5,700 ft on 01/19. The other runway is 08/26 at 4,560 ft. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits in eastern New Mexico, so density altitude can matter on warm days. That is worth planning for when you look at takeoff roll and climb performance.

The on-field FBO is Portales Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Fuel is available 24 hours self-serve by credit card. Published remarks also note that the PAPI is out of service indefinitely on runway 19. The same issue is listed for runway 26. If you are planning a night arrival or a stabilized visual approach, verify the lighting setup before you go.

Runway light intensity is controlled on CTAF. The medium intensity runway lights on 01/19 and 08/26 are preset to low intensity. For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC. If you need after-hours help or weekend service, call ahead before arrival. Hangar space also requires advance coordination.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KPRZ?
The field elevation at Portales Muni is 4,077.8 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning because density altitude can climb fast in eastern New Mexico.
What is the longest runway at Portales Muni?
The longest runway is 01/19 at 5,700 ft asphalt. The other runway is 08/26 at 4,560 ft asphalt.
Does KPRZ have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KPRZ. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file.
Is Portales Muni towered?
No. Portales Muni is not a towered airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KPRZ?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement shows a different value.
Which fuel types are available on the field at KPRZ?
The on-field FBO, Portales Municipal Airport, carries 100LL and Jet A. It also has 24-hour self-serve 100LL by credit card.
Are the runway lights at KPRZ pilot-controlled?
Yes. Activation or increased intensity of the medium intensity runway lights on 01/19 and 08/26 is on CTAF. The lights are preset to low intensity.
What should I know about the PAPI at KPRZ?
The published remarks say the PAPI is out of service indefinitely on runway 19. The same applies to runway 26. Verify the current setup before a night or low-visibility arrival.

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