Angel Fire Airport (KAXX), New Mexico
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Angel Fire Airport (KAXX) serves the Angel Fire, New Mexico area at an elevation of 8,380 feet, with a single 8,900-foot paved runway oriented 17/35. The field is uncontrolled and operates on a published attendance schedule of 0800 to 1630 daily, though self-serve fuel extends access beyond those hours. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 attributes 627 total operations to the field, with 564 tied to business aviation. Surrounding terrain, high density altitude, and proximity to a cultural heritage site west of the airport shape several of the field's operational remarks.
Runways
Angel Fire Airport has one paved runway, 17/35, 8,900 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Angel Fire Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 4:30pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Angel Fire Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ), 105 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Angel Fire Airport recorded 564 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at Angel Fire Airport concentrates in the winter months and in July, with markedly lower activity during the spring shoulder period from April through May.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 91 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Angel Fire Airport averages 0.1 days above 90°F in June, 30.7 freeze days in January and 5.5 snow days in March. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 76.7°F, and January the coldest, at 37.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Angel Fire Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
REIL for runways 17 and 35, and MIRL for runway 17/35, activate via CTAF. PAPI for runway 17 operates continuously.
There is a 6 to 8 inch drop-off at the threshold of runway 17.
The rotating beacon operates on activation via CTAF.
The airport is located in a mountain valley with rising terrain in all directions. Strong gusty crosswinds are possible. High density altitude is probable.
Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours for 100LL and Jet A+, payable with a major credit card.
Pilots should avoid overflight of the Taos Pueblo World Heritage Site west of the airport.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -29C.
For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Angel Fire Airport has five airfields within 44 NM. The closest is Taos Regional (KSKX), 18.59 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the field elevation and runway length at KAXX?
Angel Fire Airport sits at 8,380 feet field elevation, one of the higher public airports in the region. The single runway, 17/35, is 8,900 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. That elevation combines with high density altitude conditions noted for the field, which affects takeoff and climb performance planning year round. Crews should factor both the runway length and the elevation into weight and balance calculations rather than relying on sea-level assumptions.
Is fuel available at KAXX outside staffed hours?
Angel Fire Airport offers 24-hour self-serve fuel for 100LL and Jet A+, accessible with a major credit card even when the field is not attended. The published attendance schedule runs 0800 to 1630 daily, but the self-serve fueling remarks indicate access is not limited to those hours. Both fuel types are listed among the field's available grades. Dispatchers planning after-hours arrivals or departures can rely on this self-serve option rather than coordinating around staffed windows.
Where does KAXX stand for customs clearance?
Angel Fire Airport, identified as KAXX, has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs airport is Albuquerque International Sunport, KABQ, located roughly 105 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance need to route through that facility or another designated port of entry rather than clearing directly at Angel Fire. Dispatchers should build the added distance and any KABQ coordination into routing plans for international arrivals.
What terrain and airspace cautions apply around Angel Fire Airport?
Angel Fire Airport is located in a mountain valley with rising terrain in every direction, and strong gusty crosswinds are possible on the runway. High density altitude is also probable given the field's elevation. Separately, pilots are advised to avoid overflight of the Taos Pueblo World Heritage Site west of the airport. These factors together call for careful approach and departure planning, particularly for aircraft with performance margins already reduced by altitude.
How seasonal is business aviation traffic at Angel Fire Airport?
Business aviation traffic at Angel Fire Airport, KAXX, is uneven across the year according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Monthly bizav operations ranged from a low of 4 in April to a high of 91 in July, with winter months like January, February, and December also showing stronger counts near 58 to 74. Shoulder months such as April, May, and October see markedly lower volumes. Total annual bizav operations reached 564 out of 627 overall operations recorded for the field. Dispatchers scheduling flexible trips may find lighter ramp activity during the spring shoulder period.