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NM51

Chloride Airport

Chloride, New MexicoElevation 6,202 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,000 ft

12/30
Dimensions
3,000 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 12
RWY 30

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Chloride Airport is in Chloride, New Mexico. Field elevation 6,202 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJAMES ROOD
Manager phone575-772-5378
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANM51
SectionalALBUQUERQUE
Center (ARTCC)ALBUQUERQUE
Flight service (AFSS)ALBUQUERQUE
RegionNew Mexico
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.3284, -107.6620
Distance from city1 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗NM51 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NM51 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for NM51. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does NM51 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for NM51. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at NM51?
NM51 sits at 6,202 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NM51?
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.