KSKX

VFR

TAOS RGNL

TAOS · NEW MEXICO

Elev
7,094.6'
Longest RWY
8,600'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:55Z
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Before you fly into KSKX
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
8,094.6'
MSL · field 7,094.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +12 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF KSKX

KSKX does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAXX (ANGEL FIRE) · 18.6 NM away. Conditions at KSKX may differ.

METAR · KAXX

Observed 23:55Z

KAXX 272355Z AUTO 29013G25KT 10SM CLR 13/M10 A3001 RMK AO2 T01281100 10134 20088
Wind
290° @ 13G25 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / -10°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
8,446 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
8 NM NW
VFR sectional
DENVER
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
SKX (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
COLTON RAPSTINE
Address
24662 HIGHWAY 64, EL PRADO NM 87529

Flight service · Hours

FSS ABQ
ALBUQUERQUE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0730-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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290° · 13 kt
RWY 31
308°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 308° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 8,095 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored128° / 308°8,600 ftCONCStandard L
04/2247° / 227°5,504 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 4-box left(3°)
31PAPI 4-box left(3°)
04PAPI 4-box left(3°)
22PAPI 4-box left(3°)

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 04
KSKX · 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
100LLA1+
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AMB,INSTR

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

  • Avoid overflight of Taos Pueblo World Heritage Site 5 nautical miles east of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 04/22 parallel taxiway has retro-reflectors.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on flight service station frequency, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4561.Show FAA
  • Wildlife in vicinity of airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated runway end identifier lights are on runways 04, 13, and 31. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 04, 13, 22, and 31. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 04/22 and 13/31. Use CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor after hours fuel service call 575-758-5436. After hours callout fee charged for Jet A.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 13/31Runway 13 has a 150 foot blast pad. Runway 31 has a 150 foot blast pad.Show FAA
  • 04/22Runway 04 has a 150 foot blast pad. Runway 22 has a 250 foot blast pad.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • MANAGERPhysical address 24662 Highway 64, El Prado New Mexico 87529.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmergency phone: 575-770-1699 (cell).Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSKX

Answer card
ICAO
KSKX
Name
TAOS RGNL
Location
TAOS, NEW MEXICO
Elevation
7,094.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
8,094.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 8,600 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Taos Regional Airport sits in Taos, New Mexico at 7,094.6 ft MSL. It has two runways. Runway 13/31 is the longest at 8,600 ft. Runway 04/22 is 5,504 ft. The field is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. That puts the light-aircraft pattern at about 8,095 ft MSL. This is a high-elevation airport, so expect performance to be a bigger factor than it is at lower fields. Watch density altitude closely, especially on warm days.

Taos Aviation Services is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. The published remarks also note wildlife in the area. Avoid overflight of Taos Pueblo World Heritage Site, which is 5 NM east of the airport. Runway lighting is published for both runways. PAPI is available on 04, 13, 22 and 31. If you need after-hours fuel help, the remarks list a phone number for that service. For clearance delivery when FSS is not available, contact Albuquerque ARTCC. Use the current Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSKX?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. At this field elevation, that is about 8,095 ft MSL.
Does Taos Regional have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KSKX. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What are the runway lengths at KSKX?
KSKX has two runways. Runway 13/31 is 8,600 ft long. Runway 04/22 is 5,504 ft long.
Is Taos Regional towered?
No. KSKX is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KSKX?
Taos Aviation Services is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly for current services.
Are there any runway lights or PAPIs at Taos Regional?
Yes. The remarks say medium intensity runway lights are on 04/22 and 13/31. PAPI is published on 04, 13, 22 and 31.
Is there anything special to watch for when flying into KSKX?
Yes. The field sits at 7,094.6 ft MSL. Density altitude matters. The remarks also call out wildlife in the vicinity. They advise avoiding overflight of Taos Pueblo World Heritage Site 5 NM east of the airport.
How do I get clearance delivery at KSKX if Flight Service is not available?
The published remarks say to contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4561 if you cannot reach clearance delivery on the flight service station frequency. Verify current procedures before departure.

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