Lea County/Jal

E26 · Jal, NM · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
3,118 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,704 ft 01/19
Runways
2
Mag var
6E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at E26. Nearby reporting stations: KINK (21 NM), KHOB (34 NM), KODO (41 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:19 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:14 AM12:14Z
Sunrise06:38 AM12:38Z
Sunset06:55 PM00:55Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:19 PM01:19Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:19 PM → 06:14 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:55 PM → 05:38 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 101°downwind 011°base 281°final 191°45° entry19270109

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
191° mag · 197° true
Dimensions
4,704 × 60 ft
TPA
4,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (2.83°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 011°) on the 45° at 4,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 19
Threshold elev
3,104 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Brush, 12 ft, 300 ft from threshold, 10 ft B of centerline — 8:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
46 ft
TDZ elevation
3,110 ft

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 23k.

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

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

INK 112.10 · HOB 111.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
INK · Wink VORTAC 112.10 · 58X High r005° / 16 NM
HOB · Hobbs VORTAC 111.00 · 47X Low r158° / 31 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
E26
Coordinates
32.1311, -103.1548
Elevation
3,118 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6E
Sectional chart
ALBUQUERQUE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
FORT WORTH (ZFW)
Flight service (FSS)
ALBUQUERQUE · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
ABQ
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1953/10
Distance from city
3 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT PAPI RWY 01 & 19; MIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 01/19 PRESET LOW INTST - INCR INTST - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 01: 2-light PAPI (left) · 19: 2-light PAPI (left).

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
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
LEA COUNTY
PO BOX 1106, HOBBS, NM
575-391-2934
Manager
CORY NEEDHAM
PO BOX 1106, HOBBS, NM
575-391-2934
Remarks FAA · 12 notes

General

  • LINE OF SIGHT BTN RWYS NA.
  • OIL DRILLING ACT ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.

Runways

  • 3-5 FT BRUSH 60-125 FT FM CNTRLN NORTH SIDE.
  • 3 FT POSTS 145 FT FM THR ON CNTRLN & 40 FT LEFT & 110 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
  • 20 FT PUMP JACK 990 FT FM THR 185 FT LEFT OF CNTRLN.

Lighting

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 01 & 19; MIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 01/19 PRESET LOW INTST - INCR INTST - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • 4 FT FENCE 50 FT FM THR; 10 FT ROAD 40 FT FM THR.
  • 1 FT TO 2 FT BRUSH 0 FT - 200 FT FM THR, 95 FT LEFT OF CNTRLN.
  • 4 FT FENCE 15 FT FM END, 8 FT BRUSH 20 FT FM RY END, 10 FT ROAD 0 FT FM THR.
  • APCH SLOPE 4:1 TO DTHR DUE TO 10 FT ROAD 40 FT FM DTHR.
  • APCH SLOPE 5:1 TO DTHR DUE TO 10 FT ROAD 65 FT FM DTHR.

Nearby airports

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About E26

Lea County/Jal (E26) is an airport in Jal, NM, at 3,118 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,704 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for E26, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does E26 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at E26?

Lea County/Jal has 2 runways; the longest is 4,704 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is E26?

Lea County/Jal is in Jal, NM, at an elevation of 3,118 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.1311, -103.1548.

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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 E26 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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