MX-1494
Patria Vieja Airstrip
San Jose Independencia, OaxacaElevation 248 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
12/30
RWY 12135°T
VGSIVASI (V4R)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 30315°T
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4R)
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
Patria Vieja Airstrip is in San Jose Independencia, Oaxaca. Field elevation 248 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRICHARD TREE
Manager phone559-483-0904
AttendedMAY-OCT ALL, 0700–1900
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMX-1494
SectionalSAN FRANCISCO
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)RANCHO MURIETA
RegionOaxaca
CountryMexico
Coordinates18.2461, -96.5822
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
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
›HIRL RY 12/30 PRESET LOW INTST DUSK-2300; AFTER 2300 ACTVT - CTAF. ACTVT VASI RY 12 - CTAF, VASI RY 30 OPER CONTINUOUSLY.
›EMERGENCY CONTACT PORTERVILLE PD 559-782-7400
›SELF SERVICE FUEL AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.
›ARPT ATTENDANT 559-782-7540.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MX-1494 have a METAR?
Yes. MX-1494 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does MX-1494 have a TAF?
When MX-1494 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-1494?
MX-1494 sits at 248 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MX-1494?
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.