MX-0838
El Álamo Airport
Mexicali, Baja CaliforniaElevation 49 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
04/22
RWY 0446°T
Landing length (LDA)9,207 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA9,207 / 9,207 / 9,207 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 22226°T
Landing length (LDA)9,207 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA9,207 / 9,207 / 9,207 ft
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V2L)
Traffic patternLeft
17/35
RWY 17174°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 35354°T
Traffic patternRight
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
El Álamo Airport is in Mexicali, Baja California. Field elevation 49 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerTROY ORR
Manager phone575-439-4110
AttendedDaily, 0700–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMX-0838
SectionalALBUQUERQUE
Center (ARTCC)ALBUQUERQUE
Flight service (AFSS)ALBUQUERQUE
RegionBaja California
CountryMexico
Coordinates32.4909, -115.1843
Distance from city4 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A-1+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›8000 FT MTS 4 NM E.
›MIL, GLIDER, ULTRALIGHT & UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE ACT ON & INVOF ARPT.
›HOLLOMAN RAPCON IFR SDBY SVC 60 MIN RECALL - 575-572-7575.
›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4561.
›AFT HR - 575-437-2474.
›ACTVT PAPI RWY 04; VASI RWY 22; MIRL RWY 04/22 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 04/22 PRESET MED INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF.
›RWY 22 CALM WIND RWY WHEN LESS THAN 5 KTS. 200 FT BLAST PADS MKD BY CHEVRONS.
›OPS DURG WET COND NA; FOR COND - 575-551-6245.
›VFR OPS BTN EL PASO & ALAMOGORDO-WHITE SANDS FLW & RMN W OF HWY 54 & TRAIN TRACKS; RMN CLEAR OF RSTRD ASP.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MX-0838 have a METAR?
Yes. MX-0838 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does MX-0838 have a TAF?
When MX-0838 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-0838?
MX-0838 sits at 49 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MX-0838?
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.