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US-8442

UNM Hospital Critical Care Tower West Helipad

Albuquerque, New MexicoElevation 5,292 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 43 ft

H1
Dimensions
43 x 43 ft
Surface
Deck
Edge lights
PERI
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

UNM Hospital Critical Care Tower West Helipad is in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Field elevation 5,292 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerROBERT PERRY
Manager phone505-272-3115
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-8442
SectionalALBUQUERQUE
Center (ARTCC)ALBUQUERQUE
Flight service (AFSS)ALBUQUERQUE
RegionNew Mexico
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.0890, -106.6210
Distance from city2 NM ENE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›METAL
›TLOF 43X43 FT; FATO 72X72 FT; SAFTEY AREA 12.5X12.5 FT; INGRESS 201/021; EGRESS 201/021.
›MICHAEL KEARNEY
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗US-8442 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-8442 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-8442. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-8442 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-8442. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-8442?
US-8442 sits at 5,292 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-8442?
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.