Rust Medical Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
NM36 · Rio Rancho, NM · 5,253 ft elevation · var 11E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NM36
- Coordinates
- 35.2190, -106.6944
- Elevation
- 5,253 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11E
- 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
- 2020/02
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:23 AM | 11:23Z |
| Sunrise | 05:53 AM | 11:53Z |
| Sunset | 08:25 PM | 02:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:55 PM | 02:55Z |
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Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABQ · Albuquerque | VORTAC | 113.20 | r017° / 12.1 NM |
| SAF · Santa Fe | VORTAC | 110.60 | r225° / 36.4 NM |
| OTO · Otto | VOR | 114.00 | r271° / 38.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NM36. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
Contact
- EMAIL JJEPPSON@PHS.ORG
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About NM36
Rust Medical Center Heliport (NM36) is a heliport in Rio Rancho, NM, at 5,253 ft MSL. It has no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NM36, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NM36 have a control tower?
No. Rust Medical Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
Where is NM36?
Rust Medical Center Heliport is in Rio Rancho, NM, at an elevation of 5,253 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.2190, -106.6944.
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