E61
Conchas Lake Seaplane Base
Conchas Dam, New MexicoElevation 4,201 ftSeaplane base
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Runway detail & declared distances
ALL/WAY
RWY ALL
RWY WAY
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Conchas Lake Seaplane Base is in Conchas Dam, New Mexico. Field elevation 4,201 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerJONATHAN HICKS
Manager phone575-868-2221
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAE61
SectionalALBUQUERQUE
Center (ARTCC)ALBUQUERQUE
Flight service (AFSS)ALBUQUERQUE
RegionNew Mexico
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.3842, -104.2160
Distance from city2 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ALL/WAY DAM 5000 FT NE.
›FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
›EXP SW WIND; RCMND LNDG & TKOF TO THE W.
›WIND WARNING LGT W OF DAM AT LODGE; LGTS FLASH GTR THAN 20 MPH WIND.
›OPS NA NORTH OF DAM.
›WATER LEVEL FLUCTUATES 4153-4201 FT; LNDG HAZ DUE TO EXPOSED SNAGS & LAND MASSES BLW 4175 FT; MNT WATER LEVEL - 575-868-2221, FACEBOOK OR USCGS WEBSITE UNDER CONCHAS LAKE.
›HVY BOAT TFC MAY-OCT.
›EMERG - 505-520-8864.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does E61 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for E61. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does E61 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for E61. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at E61?
E61 sits at 4,201 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for E61?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.