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NM73

Akin and Akin Airport

Mc Alister, New MexicoElevation 4,858 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 2,640 ft

09/27
Dimensions
2,600 x 30 ft
Surface
Turf (poor)
RWY 09
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27
Traffic patternLeft
05/23
Dimensions
2,640 x 30 ft
Surface
Turf (poor)
RWY 05
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23
Traffic patternLeft
18/36
Dimensions
2,600 x 30 ft
Surface
Turf (poor)
RWY 18
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36
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

Akin and Akin Airport is in Mc Alister, New Mexico. Field elevation 4,858 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJACK AKIN
Manager phone505-458-6491
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANM73
SectionalALBUQUERQUE
Center (ARTCC)ALBUQUERQUE
Flight service (AFSS)ALBUQUERQUE
RegionNew Mexico
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.7773, -103.8554
Distance from city6 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
›LIVESTOCK ON RYS.
›RY EDGES INDEFINITE; RYS 05/23 & 09/27 ROUGH; RY 18/36 EXTENSIVE RUTTING & ROUGH.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗NM73 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NM73 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for NM73. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does NM73 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for NM73. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at NM73?
NM73 sits at 4,858 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NM73?
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.