Springer Municipal

S42 · Springer, NM · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
5,894 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,003 ft 01/19
Runway
1
Mag var
11E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at S42. Nearby reporting stations: KRTN (25 NM), KAXX (33 NM), KLVS (48 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:27 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:17 AM12:17Z
Sunrise06:43 AM12:43Z
Sunset07:02 PM01:02Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:27 PM01:27Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:27 PM → 06:17 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:02 PM → 05:43 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 099°downwind 009°base 279°final 189°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
189° mag · 200° true
Dimensions
5,003 × 60 ft
TPA
6,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 009°) on the 45° at 6,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 19
Threshold elev
5,894 ft
Markings
nonprecision
TDZ elevation
5,894 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 8.5k.

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

CIM 116.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CIM · Cimarron VORTAC 116.40 · 111X High r115° / 15.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
S42
Coordinates
36.3315, -104.6179
Elevation
5,894 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
11E
Sectional chart
DENVER
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
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
1973/09
Distance from city
1 S

Night operations

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

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
TOWN OF SPRINGER
PO BOX 488, SPRINGER, NM
575-483-2682
Manager
CRAIG EPPLER
P.O. BOX 488, SPRINGER, NM
575-483-2682
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • RY ARPT ROAD GATES LOCKED; FOR ENTRY & EXIT CALL 575-483-2682 BEFORE ARRIVAL. NO PHONE ON ARPT.
  • WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
  • ACES GATE #2020.

Runways

  • 3-10 FT DROP OFF 30 FT FM EDGE W SIDE ALG FIRST 300 FT FM THR.

Lighting

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

Contact

  • EMERG - 575-707-0265.

Nearby airports

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About S42

Springer Municipal (S42) is an airport in Springer, NM, at 5,894 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,003 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for S42, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does S42 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at S42?

Springer Municipal has 1 runway; the longest is 5,003 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is S42?

Springer Municipal is in Springer, NM, at an elevation of 5,894 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.3315, -104.6179.

More about S42

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 S42 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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