Portales Municipal (KPRZ), New Mexico
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Portales Municipal Airport (KPRZ) is a public-use, non-towered field serving Portales, New Mexico, at an elevation of 4,078 feet. The airport sits roughly 15 nautical miles from Cannon AFB and about 24 nautical miles from Clovis Regional, placing it within a cluster of small regional fields in eastern New Mexico. With 303 annual operations recorded for 2025 and 138 of those tied to business aviation, KPRZ functions as a modest but steady general aviation waypoint rather than a high-volume terminal.
Runways
Portales Municipal has two paved runways. The longest, 01/19, is 5,700 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Portales Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 4pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Portales Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Roswell Air Center (KROW), 76 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Portales Municipal recorded 138 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KPRZ is concentrated in the summer months, with July and August together accounting for the highest monthly operations counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 19 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
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
Portales Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
The PAPI for runways 01 and 19 operates continuously. Pilots can activate or increase the intensity of the MIRL for runways 01/19 and 08/26 via CTAF. The MIRL for runways 01/19 and 08/26 is preset to low intensity.
For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC.
Fuel is available 24 hours a day through self-service via credit card.
The PVASI is out of service indefinitely.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Portales Municipal has five airfields within 45 NM. The closest is Cannon AFB (KCVS), 14.90 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KPRZ
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KPRZ?
Portales Municipal Airport (KPRZ) has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 01/19 is the longer of the two at 5,700 feet by 60 feet wide, and runway 08/26 measures 4,560 feet by 60 feet wide. Both provide options depending on wind direction at this non-towered field in Portales, New Mexico.
Is fuel available at KPRZ?
Yes, KPRZ offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Fuel is available 24 hours a day through a self-service credit card system, so pilots are not dependent on staffed hours for fueling. The airport's attended hours are Monday through Friday, 0700 to 1600 local.
How does KPRZ handle customs clearance?
Portales Municipal Airport does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs-capable airport is Roswell International Air Center (KROW), located approximately 75.5 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near KPRZ should plan to route through that facility instead.
Is business aviation traffic at Portales Municipal seasonal?
Yes, business aviation traffic at KPRZ shows a seasonal pattern based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data. Monthly bizav operations ranged from a low of 6 in September to a high of 19 in August, with July and August together forming the busiest stretch of the year. Dispatchers planning summer operations should anticipate higher activity levels during that period.