Airport information
- FAA LID
- 72NM
- Coordinates
- 32.9584, -105.9630
- Elevation
- 4,603 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11E
- 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
- 1972/06
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
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 | 05:27 AM | 11:27Z |
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | 11:56Z |
| Sunset | 08:15 PM | 02:15Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:44 PM | 02:44Z |
Plan a flight from 72NM
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 5,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
4,752 ft × 80 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,752 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BWS · Boles | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r006° / 8.6 NM |
| HMN · Holloman | TACAN | 114.50 | r042° / 9.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 72NM. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
- OTHER CONTACT: JEAN BRAZIEL 575-437-8984
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 72NM 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 72NM
Otero Mill Airport (72NM) is an airport in La Luz, NM, at 4,603 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,752 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 72NM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 72NM have a control tower?
No. Otero Mill Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 72NM?
Otero Mill Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,752 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 72NM?
Otero Mill Airport is in La Luz, NM, at an elevation of 4,603 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.9584, -105.9630.
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