US-1267
Rust Medical Center Heliport
Rio Rancho, New MexicoElevation 5,253 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
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
Rust Medical Center Heliport is in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Field elevation 5,253 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerJIM JEPPSON
Manager phone505-563-6641
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-1267
SectionalALBUQUERQUE
Center (ARTCC)ALBUQUERQUE
Flight service (AFSS)ALBUQUERQUE
RegionNew Mexico
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.2190, -106.6944
Distance from city2 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ALL INGRESS/EGRESS ROUTES HAVE AT THE VERY MINIMUM A CLEAR 8:1 VISUAL APPROACH SLOPE. TLOF IS ILLUMINATED WITH FLUSH GREEN LIGHT FIXTURES. TLOF IS MARKED TO INDICATE THE MAX TAKEOFF WEIGHT AND MAX LENGTH OF HELICOPTER WHICH THE TLOF IS DESIGNED. TLOF IS MARKED WITH A TOUCHDOWN/POSITION CIRCLE, AND PERIMETER IS DEFINED WITH A CONTINUOUS 12-IN (30 CM) WHITE LINE. CAUTIONARY SIGN IS DISPLAYED TO CONTROL ACCESS TO HELIPORT. ONLY ONE HELICOPTER SHALL OCCUPY THE HELIPAD AT A TIME. A NON-OBSTRUCTING LIGHTED WIND INDICATOR IS MAINTAINED ADJACENT TO THE TAKEOFF/LANDING AREA, BUT LOCATED OUTSIDE THE SAFETY AREA AND APP/DEPT PATHS. APP OPS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED FROM 280 -TO- 320 DEGREE COURSE, AND 080 -TO-175 DEGREE COURSE USING THE CENTER OF HELIPORT AS THE REF POINT. DEPT OPS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED FROM 100 -TO- 140 DEGREE COURSE, AND 260 -TO- 355 DEGREE COURSE, USING THE CENTER OF HELIPORT AS THE REF POINT.
›EMAIL JJEPPSON@PHS.ORG
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-1267 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-1267. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-1267 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-1267. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-1267?
US-1267 sits at 5,253 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-1267?
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.