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KXNI METAR Andrew Othole Memorial Airport

Zuni, New MexicoElevation 6,370 ftSmall airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR19 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
6,697 ft
+327 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0155Z (7:55 PM local) · 19 min old

KXNI is currently VFR. Winds are calm. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
Calm
No steady wind.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
SCT075
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
8°C / 2°C
46°F / 36°F. 6°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.26 inHg
1024.7 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO SCT RMK AO2

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REMARKS: DECODED
AO2
automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)
SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No TAF available for this airport.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind calm, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. Forecast suggests tonight mostly clear, low near 32F, 2% chance of precipitation. Key risks: high density altitude.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
High density altitudeMETAR
Density altitude about 6,697 ft (field elevation 6,370 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.
DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Tonight Mostly Clear 32 NE 4 kt – 2%
Monday Sunny 65/33 SE 4 kt – 0%
Tuesday Sunny 67/36 S 9 kt – 1%
Wednesday Sunny 67/39 S 9 kt – 2%
Thursday Mostly Sunny 69/42 S 9 kt – 22%
Friday Rain Showers Likely 64/41 S 13 kt – 59%
Saturday Chance Rain Showers 61/41 SW 9 kt – 45%
Sunday Rain Showers Likely 57 S 13 kt – 72%

Source: National Weather Service (office ABQ). Forecast issued 0214Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
NESW0624CALMCALMCALMCALMCALM
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 6,000 ft

06/24
Dimensions
6,000 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (excellent)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0669°T
RWY 24249°T

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
6,697 ft
Pressure altitude
6,030 ft
Field elevation
6,370 ft MSL
Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Dewpoint
2°C (36°F)
Altimeter
30.26 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0028Z 6:28 PM
Sunrise
1331Z 7:31 AM
Loggable night
0054Z (6:54 PM local) → 1305Z (7:05 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0028Z (6:28 PM local) → 1331Z (7:31 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0128Z (7:28 PM local) → 1231Z (6:31 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Andrew Othole Memorial Airport is in Zuni, New Mexico. Field elevation 6,370 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerROYCE GCHACHU
Manager phone505-870-8533
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKXNI
SectionalALBUQUERQUE
Center (ARTCC)ALBUQUERQUE
Flight service (AFSS)ALBUQUERQUE
RegionNew Mexico
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.0607, -108.9376
Distance from city4 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

KGUP Gallup Municipal Airport
28 NM N
VFR
KSJN St Johns Industrial Air Park
39 NM SW
VFR
KGNT Grants-Milan Municipal Airport
51 NM E
VFR
KTYL Taylor Airport
69 NM SW
VFR
KSOW Show Low Regional Airport
71 NM SW
VFR
KINW Winslow Lindbergh Regional Airport
88 NM W
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
›RAMP LGT SWITCHES ON POST BY ROADWAY.
›ALTN CTC: LENNY CHUYATE 505-906-4002.
›BOTH GATES ACES: 5149.
›ACTVT MIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗KXNI on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KXNI have a METAR?
Yes. KXNI has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does KXNI have a TAF?
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What is the field elevation at KXNI?
KXNI sits at 6,370 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KXNI?
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.
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