Spaceport America Private

9NM9 · Truth Or Consequences, NM · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
4,622 ft MSL
Longest runway
12,000 ft 16/34
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 9NM9. Nearby reporting stations: KTCS (21 NM), KLRU (42 NM), KHMN (44 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:35 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:29 AM12:29Z
Sunrise06:53 AM12:53Z
Sunset07:10 PM01:10Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:35 PM01:35Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:35 PM → 06:29 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:10 PM → 05:53 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 079°downwind 349°base 259°final 169°45° entry1634

RWY 16LEFT traffic

Heading
169° true
Dimensions
12,000 × 200 ft
TPA
5,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 349°) on the 45° at 5,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 16
Threshold elev
4,622 ft
Markings
nonprecision
TDZ elevation
4,622 ft

Condition: Good.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

TCS 112.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
TCS · Truth Or Consequences VORTAC 112.70 · 74X High r125° / 23.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9NM9 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
9NM9
Coordinates
32.9896, -106.9695
Elevation
4,622 ft MSL
Sectional chart
ALBUQUERQUE
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
Flight service (FSS)
ALBUQUERQUE · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
2010/08
Distance from city
20 SE

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Space Launch

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, Jet A (additive)
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
NM SPACEPORT AUTHORITY
4605 RESEARCH PARK CIRCLE, SUITE A, LAS CRUCES, NM
575-267-8500
Manager
ALLAN TURK
4605 RESEARCH PARK CIRCLE, SUITE A, LAS CRUCES, NM
575-267-8585
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • RUNWAY IS MARKED WITH NON-PRECISION MARKINGS, BUT THERE ARE NO INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES.
  • FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
  • 0A0 AWOS-3PT IS ASSOCIATED WITH SPACEPORT AMERICA ARPT, 9NM9.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: E05 Hatch Municipal (23 NM) · NM51 Chloride (private) (40 NM) · 7NM1 Mesa Verde Ranch Strip (private) (47 NM)

About 9NM9

Spaceport America (9NM9) is an airport in Truth Or Consequences, NM, at 4,622 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 12,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9NM9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 9NM9 have a control tower?

No. Spaceport America is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 9NM9?

Spaceport America has 1 runway; the longest is 12,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 9NM9?

Spaceport America is in Truth Or Consequences, NM, at an elevation of 4,622 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.9896, -106.9695.

More about 9NM9

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 9NM9 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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