Airport information
- FAA LID
- NM54
- Coordinates
- 33.5521, -108.6331
- Elevation
- 7,450 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10E
- Sectional chart
- ALBUQUERQUE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ALBUQUERQUE
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2021/06
- Distance from city
- 12 SSE
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 | 05:36 AM | 11:36Z |
| Sunrise | 06:05 AM | 12:05Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 02:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:57 PM | 02:57Z |
Plan a flight from NM54
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 8,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 8,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
5,397 ft · TURF-DIRT- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,397 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for NM54.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NM54. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- EMAIL: BRIAN.PEARSON@USDA.GOV
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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 NM54 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 NM54
Rainy Mesa Airstrip (NM54) is an airport in Reserve, NM, at 7,450 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,397 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NM54, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NM54 have a control tower?
No. Rainy Mesa Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NM54?
Rainy Mesa Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 5,397 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NM54?
Rainy Mesa Airstrip is in Reserve, NM, at an elevation of 7,450 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.5521, -108.6331.
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