San Miguel Ranch Airport Private
NM53 · Las Vegas, NM · 6,300 ft elevation · var 11E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NM53
- Coordinates
- 35.5100, -104.5840
- Elevation
- 6,300 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11E
- Sectional chart
- ALBUQUERQUE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ALBUQUERQUE
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1991/03
- Distance from city
- 60 E
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 | 05:13 AM | 11:13Z |
| Sunrise | 05:43 AM | 11:43Z |
| Sunset | 08:17 PM | 02:17Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:47 PM | 02:47Z |
Plan a flight from NM53
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 7,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 7,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
5,600 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 10 ft, 100 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTI · Fort Union | VORTAC | 117.30 | r095° / 28.4 NM |
| ACH · Anton Chico | VORTAC | 117.80 | r031° / 32.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NM53. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
- 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 NM53 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 NM53
San Miguel Ranch Airport (NM53) is an airport in Las Vegas, NM, at 6,300 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NM53, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NM53 have a control tower?
No. San Miguel 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 NM53?
San Miguel Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NM53?
San Miguel Ranch Airport is in Las Vegas, NM, at an elevation of 6,300 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.5100, -104.5840.
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