Carlsbad Caverns Heliport Heliport
US-6316 · Carlsbad, NM · 4,419 ft elevation
Airport information
- FAA LID
- US-6316
- Coordinates
- 32.1785, -104.4387
- Elevation
- 4,419 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
Weather
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:24 AM | 11:24Z |
| Sunrise | 05:52 AM | 11:52Z |
| Sunset | 08:08 PM | 02:08Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:36 PM | 02:36Z |
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Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNM · Carlsbad | VORTAC | 116.30 | r235° / 11.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for US-6316. VFR sectional link above.
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About US-6316
Carlsbad Caverns Heliport (US-6316) is a heliport in Carlsbad, NM, at 4,419 ft MSL. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for US-6316, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Where is US-6316?
Carlsbad Caverns Heliport is in Carlsbad, NM, at an elevation of 4,419 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.1785, -104.4387.
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