Taos Regional

SKX · KSKX · Taos, NM · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
7,095 ft MSL
Longest runway
8,600 ft 13/31
Runways
2
Mag var
9E
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:32 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:21 AM12:21Z
Sunrise06:47 AM12:47Z
Sunset07:06 PM01:06Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:32 PM01:32Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:32 PM → 06:21 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:06 PM → 05:47 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 039°downwind 309°base 219°final 129°45° entry13223104

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
129° mag · 138° true
Dimensions
8,600 × 100 ft
TPA
8,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 309°) on the 45° at 8,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
7,047 ft
Markings
precision
Threshold crossing height
37 ft
TDZ elevation
7,057 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 60k.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Taos”
ASOS/AWOS
132.975

Taxi & takeoff

“Taos”
CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
122.2 132.8 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
346.35CLINES CORNER RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

TAS 115.80 · CIM 116.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
TAS · Taos VORTAC 115.80 · 105X Low r117° / 14.7 NM
CIM · Cimarron VORTAC 116.40 · 111X High r254° / 38.8 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KSKX / SKX
Coordinates
36.4517, -105.6731
Elevation
7,095 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
9E
Sectional chart
DENVER
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 132.975 · ☎ 575-758-5663
ARTCC
ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
Flight service (FSS)
ALBUQUERQUE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Albuquerque Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
SKX
Attendance
ALL 0730-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1967/03
Distance from city
8 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 04, 13, 31; PAPI RWY 04, 13, 22, 31; MIRL RWY 04/22, 13/31 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 13: 4-light PAPI (left) · 31: 4-light PAPI (left) · 04: 4-light PAPI (left) · 22: 4-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
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A-1 (additive)
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air ambulance, Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
TOWN OF TAOS
400 CAMINO DE LA PLACITA, TAOS, NM
575-751-2000
Manager
COLTON RAPSTINE
24662 HIGHWAY 64, EL PRADO, NM
575-770-1699
Remarks FAA · 10 notes

General

  • AVOID OVERFLIGHT OF TAOS PUEBLO WORLD HERITAGE SITE 5 NM EAST OF ARPT.
  • RWY 04/22 PARALLEL TWY HAS RETRO-REFLECTORS.
  • WILDLIFE INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4561.

Runways

  • RWY 04: 150 FT BLAST PAD. RWY 22: 250 FT BLAST PAD.
  • RWY 13: 150 FT BLAST PAD. RWY 31: 150 FT BLAST PAD.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 04, 13, 31; PAPI RWY 04, 13, 22, 31; MIRL RWY 04/22, 13/31 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • FOR AFT HRS FUEL SVC CALL 575-758-5436. AFT HRS CALLOUT FEE CHARGED FOR JET A.

Contact

  • PHYSICAL ADDRESS 24662 HWY 64, EL PRADO NM 87529
  • EMER FONE: 575-770-1699 (CELL).
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About KSKX

Taos Regional (SKX · KSKX) is an airport in Taos, NM, at 7,095 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 8,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KSKX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KSKX have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KSKX?

Taos Regional has 2 runways; the longest is 8,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KSKX?

Taos Regional is in Taos, NM, at an elevation of 7,095 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.4517, -105.6731.

More about KSKX

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