Beaverhead Airstrip Private
13NM · Magdalena, NM · 7,378 ft elevation · var 12E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 13NM
- Coordinates
- 33.4194, -108.1422
- Elevation
- 7,378 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12E
- Sectional chart
- ALBUQUERQUE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ALBUQUERQUE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1967/11
- Distance from city
- 39 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:34 AM | 11:34Z |
| Sunrise | 06:03 AM | 12:03Z |
| Sunset | 08:25 PM | 02:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:54 PM | 02:54Z |
Plan a flight from 13NM
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 8,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 8,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
3,840 ft × 50 ft · Dirt (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 35 ft, 370 ft from threshold, 140 ft L of centerline — 4:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 15 ft, 50 ft from threshold, 100 ft L of centerline — 3:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,840 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for 13NM.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 13NM. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ESTABLISHED PRIOR TO 1959.
- ARPT MAY BE CLSD DURING HEAVY FIRE TFC IN SUMMER.
- NO SNOW REMOVAL OR CONDITION REPORTS; CHECK ARPT CONDITIONS WITH FOREST SERVICE /SILVER CITY/ BEFORE USE.
- FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 13NM in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 13NM
Beaverhead Airstrip (13NM) is an airport in Magdalena, NM, at 7,378 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,840 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 13NM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 13NM have a control tower?
No. Beaverhead Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 13NM?
Beaverhead Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 3,840 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 13NM?
Beaverhead Airstrip is in Magdalena, NM, at an elevation of 7,378 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.4194, -108.1422.
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