MX-0809
Palo Chino Airport
Villa Hidalgo, DurangoElevation 6,020 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
03/21
RWY 0336°T
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 21216°T
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Palo Chino Airport is in Villa Hidalgo, Durango. Field elevation 6,020 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerALVIN WERNEKE
Manager phone907-442-3147
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMX-0809
SectionalCAPE LISBURNE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KOTZEBUE
RegionDurango
CountryMexico
Coordinates25.7669, -104.6670
Distance from city2 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›RWY COND UNMNT; RCMND VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO LNDG.
›1-3 IN CRACKS ACRS WIDTH SPACED 200-500 FT ENTR LENGTH.
›FUEL AVBL EMERG ONLY.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›ACTVT PAPI RWY 03/21; MIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF.
›NORTHWEST ARCTIC BOROUGH
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MX-0809 have a METAR?
Yes. MX-0809 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does MX-0809 have a TAF?
When MX-0809 issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at MX-0809?
MX-0809 sits at 6,020 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MX-0809?
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.