Lovelace Westside Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
NM50 · Albuquerque, NM · 5,218 ft elevation · var 11E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NM50
- Coordinates
- 35.2068, -106.6762
- Elevation
- 5,218 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
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1985/12
- Distance from city
- 5 N
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 |
Plan a flight from NM50
Runway H1/
30 ft × 30 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 5,218 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 30 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABQ · Albuquerque | VORTAC | 113.20 | r022° / 12 NM |
| SAF · Santa Fe | VORTAC | 110.60 | r223° / 36 NM |
| OTO · Otto | VOR | 114.00 | r270° / 37.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NM50. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- CONTROLLING OBST: FOR H1 HELPAD, 40 FT PINES, 180 FT SOUTH. 26 FT BLDG, 270 FT WEST.
- FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
Obstructions
- 40' PLINES 180' S; 26' BLDG 270' W.
Contact
- ADNL CTC: AMY BLASING, CEO 505-727-2001; AMY.BLASING@LOVELACE.COM
- ARDENT HEALTH SERVICES DBA LOVELACE WESTSIDE HOSPITAL
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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 NM50 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.
About NM50
Lovelace Westside Hospital Heliport (NM50) is a heliport in Albuquerque, NM, at 5,218 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 30 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NM50, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NM50 have a control tower?
No. Lovelace Westside Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NM50?
Lovelace Westside Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 30 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NM50?
Lovelace Westside Hospital Heliport is in Albuquerque, NM, at an elevation of 5,218 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.2068, -106.6762.
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