Curtis and Curtis Airport Private
65NM · Melrose, NM · 4,691 ft elevation · var 10E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 65NM
- Coordinates
- 34.7285, -103.6047
- Elevation
- 4,691 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10E
- Sectional chart
- ALBUQUERQUE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ALBUQUERQUE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1967/01
- Distance from city
- 4 S
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 | 05:12 AM | 11:12Z |
| Sunrise | 05:41 AM | 11:41Z |
| Sunset | 08:11 PM | 02:11Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:40 PM | 02:40Z |
Plan a flight from 65NM
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 5,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
3,600 ft × 40 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVS · Cannon | TACAN | 111.60 | r316° / 25.1 NM |
| TCC · Tucumcari | VORTAC | 113.60 | r169° / 27.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 65NM. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 65NM 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 65NM
Curtis and Curtis Airport (65NM) is an airport in Melrose, NM, at 4,691 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 65NM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 65NM have a control tower?
No. Curtis and Curtis Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 65NM?
Curtis and Curtis Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 65NM?
Curtis and Curtis Airport is in Melrose, NM, at an elevation of 4,691 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.7285, -103.6047.
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