Jicarilla Apache Nation Airport (24N), New Mexico
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Jicarilla Apache Nation (24N) is a public-use, unattended airport in Dulce, New Mexico, sitting at 7,618 feet elevation with a single paved runway. FAA TFMSC data shows very light business aviation traffic through this field in 2025, and the nearest customs facility is Albuquerque International Sunport, roughly 108 nautical miles away. The surrounding terrain rises in all directions from the airport, and the field operates without a control tower, relying on CTAF for beacon and ramp light activation.
Runways
Jicarilla Apache Nation Airport has one paved runway, 17/35, 7,500 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
Jicarilla Apache Nation Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ), 108 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Jicarilla Apache Nation Airport recorded 2 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at 24N recorded in 2025 was concentrated in October, with no activity logged in March.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 2 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Jicarilla Apache Nation Airport averages 11.8 days above 90°F in July, 30.9 freeze days in January and 4.6 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.2°F, and January the coldest, at 43.6°F.
Weather station is 8.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Jicarilla Apache Nation Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
The runway 17 wind sock lights are out of service indefinitely.
A marked and lighted power line is located 4 nautical miles west of runway 17/35.
Activate the airport beacon and ramp lights via CTAF. The runway has only retroreflectors, no standard edge lighting.
Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Terrain rises in all directions from the airport.
The main gate is locked at all times; contact the airport manager to enter or exit.
For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Jicarilla Apache Nation Airport has three airfields within 46 NM. The closest is Stevens Field (KPSO), 28.69 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at 24N, Jicarilla Apache Nation?
Jicarilla Apache Nation (24N) has a single paved runway, 17/35, measuring 7,500 feet long and 60 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length matches the airport's published max paved distance, making it the only runway available for arrivals and departures. The field sits at 7,618 feet elevation, so density altitude should factor into performance planning.
Is 24N airport towered or attended?
24N, Jicarilla Apache Nation, is a non-towered, unattended airport (UNATNDD). There is no on-field control tower or staffed operations desk, so pilots operate on CTAF and self-announce. The airport beacon and ramp lights must be activated manually via CTAF, and the main gate remains locked at all times, requiring contact with the airport manager for entry or exit.
Where does 24N clear customs?
Jicarilla Apache Nation (24N) has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ), located approximately 108 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near Dulce, New Mexico should plan a stop at KABQ or coordinate clearance arrangements in advance, since no customs processing is available at this field.
What terrain and wildlife hazards are noted at 24N?
Jicarilla Apache Nation (24N) reports rising terrain in all directions around the field, a factor for approach and departure planning at this 7,618-foot-elevation airport. Wildlife has also been reported on and in the vicinity of the airport. Additionally, the runway 17 wind sock lights are out of service indefinitely, and the runway itself relies on retroreflectors rather than standard edge lighting.