Shiprock Airstrip (5V5), New Mexico
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Shiprock Airstrip (5V5) is a public-use, unattended airfield in Shiprock, New Mexico, sitting at 5273 feet elevation and served by a single paved runway. The field supports a modest but steady mix of business aviation traffic, most of it routed through the region's broader corridor that includes Four Corners Regional, Aztec Municipal, and Cortez Municipal, all within roughly 35 nautical miles. With no onsite customs and no attendant on the field, operators typically coordinate ground handling and clearance needs in advance, using nearby Albuquerque International Sunport for customs when required.
Runways
Shiprock Airstrip has one paved runway, 02/20, 5,214 ft long and 75 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
Shiprock Airstrip does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ), 142 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Shiprock Airstrip recorded 457 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at Shiprock Airstrip concentrates in the summer and early fall months, peaking in August, with the slowest activity in November.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 64 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Shiprock Airstrip averages 24.2 days above 90°F in July, 29.3 freeze days in January and 0.9 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.8°F, and January the coldest, at 43.4°F.
Weather station is 17.1 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Shiprock Airstrip has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Light poles 50 feet tall are located in the approach area.
Runway 02/20 medium intensity runway lighting (MIRL) is pilot-activated via CTAF.
A ditch runs along the entire length of the runway, on the northwest side.
For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC.
The parallel taxiway, Taxiway A, is in poor condition: unmarked, with surface cracks containing grass and loose aggregate.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Shiprock Airstrip has three airfields within 37 NM. The closest is Four Corners Regional (KFMN), 22.82 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 5V5
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at Shiprock Airstrip (5V5)?
Fuel type data is not published for Shiprock Airstrip in FAA records. Dispatchers should plan on tankering fuel or confirming availability directly with local operations before arrival. The field is unattended, which means no fuel attendant would be on hand even if fuel infrastructure exists on the field. Aztec Municipal and Four Corners Regional, both within 35 nautical miles, are alternatives worth checking for fuel planning.
What is the runway configuration at 5V5?
Shiprock Airstrip has a single paved runway, 02/20, measuring 5214 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. A ditch runs along the entire length of the runway on the northwest side, which crews should note for taxi and rollout planning. Runway lighting, MIRL on 02/20, is pilot-controlled and activated through CTAF since the field is unattended.
How busy is Shiprock Airstrip (5V5) with business aviation traffic?
Shiprock Airstrip recorded 457 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 665 total operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Traffic is uneven across the year, with August posting the highest monthly count at 64 operations and November the lowest at 17. This places 5V5 in the moderate-traffic tier among airports Skystar tracks, with volumes low enough that operational conditions like taxiway surface quality can matter more than at busier fields.
What is the nearest customs airport to Shiprock Airstrip?
Shiprock Airstrip (5V5) does not have onsite customs service. The nearest customs airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ), located approximately 142 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near Shiprock should route through KABQ rather than expecting any customs processing at the airstrip itself.