NM86
Playas Air Strip
Playas, New MexicoElevation 4,519 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
06/24
RWY 06
RWY 24
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Playas Air Strip is in Playas, New Mexico. Field elevation 4,519 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCARLOS ROMERO
Manager phone575-574-2161
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANM86
SectionalEL PASO
Center (ARTCC)ALBUQUERQUE
Flight service (AFSS)ALBUQUERQUE
RegionNew Mexico
CountryUnited States
Coordinates31.9368, -108.5370
Distance from city4 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123
MISC
MISC
122.8
UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›SVR ALLIGATOR CRACKING.
›RWY 06/24 MIRL - 5 CLICKS 123.0.
›AFT HR - 575-418-8314.
›FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
›RAPID RISING TRRN E & FREQ WIND GUSTS.
›MIL ACT & UAS OPS INVOF ARPT.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NM86 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for NM86. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does NM86 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for NM86. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at NM86?
NM86 sits at 4,519 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NM86?
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.