Airport information
- FAA LID
- NM17
- Coordinates
- 35.9298, -104.1805
- Elevation
- 5,850 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10E
- Sectional chart
- DENVER
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ALBUQUERQUE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1979/12
- Distance from city
- 1 SE
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 | 05:10 AM | 11:10Z |
| Sunrise | 05:40 AM | 11:40Z |
| Sunset | 08:17 PM | 02:17Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:47 PM | 02:47Z |
Plan a flight from NM17
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 6,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 6,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
3,580 ft × 44 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 800 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 09/27
2,300 ft × 44 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 1,000 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,580 ft | |
| 09/27 | 2,300 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for NM17.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NM17. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
- OTR CTC: SENESA STINEBAUGH 5308 PARKWAY CIRCLE FT. COLLINS, CO 80525 970-631-1665 SENESA@MSN.COM
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 NM17 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 NM17
Ray Ranch Airport (NM17) is an airport in Roy, NM, at 5,850 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,580 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NM17, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NM17 have a control tower?
No. Ray Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NM17?
Ray Ranch Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,580 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NM17?
Ray Ranch Airport is in Roy, NM, at an elevation of 5,850 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.9298, -104.1805.
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