Airport information
- FAA LID
- NM47
- Coordinates
- 32.7790, -104.3803
- Elevation
- 3,360 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
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1985/07
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 05:21 AM | 11:21Z |
| Sunrise | 05:50 AM | 11:50Z |
| Sunset | 08:09 PM | 02:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:37 PM | 02:37Z |
Plan a flight from NM47
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 4,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 4,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,000 ft × 60 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway NE/SW
2,400 ft × 60 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway NW/SE
2,400 ft × 60 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,000 ft | |
| NE/SW | 2,400 ft | |
| NW/SE | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNM · Carlsbad | VORTAC | 116.30 | r334° / 32.3 NM |
| CME · Chisum | VORTAC | 116.10 | r148° / 35.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NM47. VFR sectional link above.
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 NM47 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 NM47
2x4 Ranch Airport (NM47) is an airport in Artesia, NM, at 3,360 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NM47, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NM47 have a control tower?
No. 2x4 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 NM47?
2x4 Ranch Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NM47?
2x4 Ranch Airport is in Artesia, NM, at an elevation of 3,360 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.7790, -104.3803.
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