Conchas Lake Airport (E89), New Mexico
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Conchas Lake Airport (E89) is a public-use, unattended field near Conchas Dam, New Mexico, sitting at 4,232 feet elevation and served by a single paved runway. Business aviation traffic recorded through FAA TFMSC data in 2025 has been light, with the airport handling a small number of operations concentrated in a few spring and summer months. There is no on-site customs service; the nearest customs facility is Albuquerque International Sunport, roughly 121 nautical miles away. Nearby alternates include Tucumcari Municipal and Santa Rosa Route 66, both within about 35 nautical miles.
Runways
Conchas Lake Airport has one paved runway, 09/27, 4,800 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Conchas Lake Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ), 121 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Conchas Lake Airport recorded 8 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June. Business aviation traffic at Conchas Lake Airport (E89) is concentrated between April and August, with no operations recorded in the other months of 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 3 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Conchas Lake Airport averages 26.3 days above 90°F in July, 27.2 freeze days in January and 0.8 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94.2°F, and December the coldest, at 52.4°F.
Weather station is 2.4 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Conchas Lake Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
ODALS for runway 09 and 27 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Runway lighting uses reflective markers.
A survey marker 5 feet above ground is located 75 feet from the runway end, 52 feet left of centerline.
Brush 4 feet above ground is located 35 feet from the threshold, 110 feet right of centerline; brush 2 to 4 feet above ground is located 175 feet from the threshold, 75 to 125 feet left of centerline.
A survey marker is located 275 feet from the threshold, 55 feet left of centerline.
Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Taxiways have retroreflective markers.
Gate access code 4230.
For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Conchas Lake Airport has four airfields within 35 NM. The closest is Bell Ranch Waggoner, 20.88 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at Conchas Lake Airport (E89)?
The data on file for Conchas Lake Airport (E89) does not confirm a fuel type. Dispatchers should treat fuel availability as unconfirmed and plan an alternate fueling stop before arrival. The field is unattended, so no on-site staff would be available to assist with fuel arrangements even if a source were present.
Does E89 have on-site customs clearance?
Conchas Lake Airport (E89) has no on-site customs service. The nearest customs facility is at Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ), approximately 121 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance need to route through KABQ or another designated port of entry rather than clearing directly at Conchas Lake.
What is the runway length and surface at Conchas Lake Airport?
Conchas Lake Airport (E89) has a single paved runway, 09/27, measuring 4,800 feet long and 60 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's maximum paved runway length. The runway lighting is pilot-activated ODALS on both runway 09 and 27, controlled via CTAF since the field is unattended.
Are there any obstructions near the runway at E89?
Yes, Conchas Lake Airport (E89) has several close-in obstructions noted near the runway ends. These include a survey marker rising 5 feet above ground about 75 feet from the runway end, and brush ranging from 2 to 4 feet high located near the threshold on both sides of the centerline. Pilots should account for these low obstructions during approach and departure planning.