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NM85

Gila Regional Heliport

Silver City, New MexicoElevation 6,097 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 54 ft

H1
Dimensions
54 x 54 ft
Surface
Asphalt
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

Gila Regional Heliport is in Silver City, New Mexico. Field elevation 6,097 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerELOY MEDINA
Manager phone505-538-4184
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANM85
SectionalALBUQUERQUE
Center (ARTCC)ALBUQUERQUE
Flight service (AFSS)ALBUQUERQUE
RegionNew Mexico
CountryUnited States
Coordinates32.7981, -108.2610
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD PROPONENT MANAGER OF WHISKEY CREEK ARPT PROCEDURES OF GILA REGIONAL HELIPORT.
›NUMEROUS OBSTRUCTIONS SURROUND HELIPAD.
›FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
›MEDICAL.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗NM85 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NM85 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for NM85. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does NM85 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for NM85. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at NM85?
NM85 sits at 6,097 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NM85?
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.