Akin and Akin Airport Private
NM73 · Mc Alister, NM · 4,858 ft elevation · var 10E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NM73
- Coordinates
- 34.7773, -103.8555
- Elevation
- 4,858 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
- 1967/01
- Distance from city
- 6 NW
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 | 05:42 AM | 11:42Z |
| Sunset | 08:12 PM | 02:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 02:42Z |
Plan a flight from NM73
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 5,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
2,640 ft × 30 ft · Turf (Poor)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 40 ft from threshold, 30 ft R of centerline — 10:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Runway 09/27
2,600 ft × 30 ft · Turf (Poor)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 50 ft R of centerline
Runway 18/36
2,600 ft × 30 ft · Turf (Poor)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 50 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 12:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,640 ft | |
| 09/27 | 2,600 ft | |
| 18/36 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCC · Tucumcari | VORTAC | 113.60 | r196° / 27.4 NM |
| CVS · Cannon | TACAN | 111.60 | r302° / 35.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NM73. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- RY EDGES INDEFINITE; RYS 05/23 & 09/27 ROUGH; RY 18/36 EXTENSIVE RUTTING & ROUGH.
- LIVESTOCK ON RYS.
- 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 NM73 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 NM73
Akin and Akin Airport (NM73) is an airport in Mc Alister, NM, at 4,858 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 2,640 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NM73, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NM73 have a control tower?
No. Akin and Akin Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NM73?
Akin and Akin Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 2,640 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NM73?
Akin and Akin Airport is in Mc Alister, NM, at an elevation of 4,858 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.7773, -103.8555.
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