MX-1170
El Sol de Durango Helipad
Durango, DurangoElevation 6,202 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18178°T
ILSLOCALIZER
VGSIVASI (V2L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 36358°T
VGSIVASI (V2L)
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
El Sol de Durango Helipad is in Durango, Durango. Field elevation 6,202 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeHeliport
ManagerBILL EICHHORN
Manager phone405-568-1663
AttendedDaily, 0800–1800
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMX-1170
SectionalDALLAS-FT WORTH
Center (ARTCC)FORT WORTH
Flight service (AFSS)MC ALESTER
RegionDurango
CountryMexico
Coordinates24.0286, -104.6452
Distance from city12 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.700
UNICOM122.700
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.700
CTAF
CTAF
122.700
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
›OTR FONE CTC 405-373-3886.
›CONDL - PRVDD ALL TFC PAT OPNS SHOULD BE WEST OF THE ARPT'S N/S RWY; IE. ALL TURNS TO THE LEFT WHEN LNDG OR TAKING OFF TO THE NORTH & ALL TURNS TO THE RIGHT WHEN LNDG OR TAKING OFF TO THE SOUTH; ALL EASTBOUND DEPS SHOULD ESTAB RDO CTC WITH THE WILEY POST ATCT PRIOR TO DEP.
›VASI UNUSBL BYD 7 DEGS RIGHT & LEFT OF CNTRLN.
›JERRY HUNTER
›ACTVT VASI RWY 18 & 36; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.
›AVBL DURG OPS HR MON-SAT.
›100LL SELF SVC AVBL 24 HR WITH CREDIT CARD.
›VASI UNUSBL BYD 7 DEGS LEFT OF CNTLRN.
›10 FT ROAD AT 103 FT, 3 FT FENCE AT 65 FT, 2 FT BERM 130FT FM THLD, 17 FT TREES 120 FT FM THLD AND 150 FT RIGHT.
›FOR CD CTC OKE CITY APCH AT 405-681-5683.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MX-1170 have a METAR?
Yes. MX-1170 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does MX-1170 have a TAF?
When MX-1170 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-1170?
MX-1170 sits at 6,202 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MX-1170?
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.