Sacaton Landing Strip Private

NM16 · Buckhorn, NM · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
6,210 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,989 ft 8/26
Runway
1

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:38 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 350°downwind 260°base 170°final 080°45° entry826

RWY 8LEFT traffic

Heading
080° true
Dimensions
3,989 ft
TPA
7,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf/Dirt

Enter the left downwind (heading 260°) on the 45° at 7,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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Comms & NavAids

No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for NM16.

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NM16 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
NM16
Coordinates
33.1824, -108.6829
Elevation
6,210 ft MSL
Sectional chart
ALBUQUERQUE
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
Flight service (FSS)
ALBUQUERQUE · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Segmented circle
No
Activated
2023/01
Distance from city
9 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
USDA FOREST SERVICE
3005 E. CAMINO DEL BOSQUE, SILVER CITY, NM
575-388-8451
Manager
BRIAN PEASON
3005 E. CAMINO DEL BOSQUE, SILVER CITY, NM
575-388-8451

Nearby airports

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About NM16

Sacaton Landing Strip (NM16) is an airport in Buckhorn, NM, at 6,210 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,989 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NM16, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does NM16 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at NM16?

Sacaton Landing Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 3,989 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is NM16?

Sacaton Landing Strip is in Buckhorn, NM, at an elevation of 6,210 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.1824, -108.6829.

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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 NM16 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.