Airport information
- FAA LID
- NM51
- Coordinates
- 33.3284, -107.6620
- Elevation
- 6,202 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
- 2000/11
- 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 | 05:33 AM | 11:33Z |
| Sunrise | 06:02 AM | 12:02Z |
| Sunset | 08:23 PM | 02:23Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:52 PM | 02:52Z |
Plan a flight from NM51
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 7,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 7,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
3,000 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 15 ft, 300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCS · Truth Or Consequences | VORTAC | 112.70 | r265° / 19.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NM51. 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 NM51 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 NM51
Chloride Airport (NM51) is an airport in Chloride, NM, at 6,202 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NM51, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NM51 have a control tower?
No. Chloride Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NM51?
Chloride Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NM51?
Chloride Airport is in Chloride, NM, at an elevation of 6,202 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.3284, -107.6620.
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