Springer Municipal (S42), New Mexico
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Springer Municipal (S42) is a small public airport in northeastern New Mexico, sitting at 5,894 feet elevation. The field is unattended and relies on a single paved runway for all traffic.
Runways
Springer Municipal has one paved runway, 01/19, 5,003 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
Springer Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ), 124 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Climate
Springer Municipal averages 15.7 days above 90°F in July and 30.3 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.9°F, and December the coldest, at 49.4°F.
Weather station is 2.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Springer Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Activate the medium intensity runway lights for runway 01/19 via CTAF. Lights preset to low intensity; increase intensity through CTAF.
A 3 to 10 foot drop-off exists 30 feet from the runway edge on the west side, along the first 300 feet from the threshold.
Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Airport road gates are locked. Arrange entry and exit before arrival. There is no phone on the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC.
Access gate is ACES gate #2020.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Springer Municipal has five airfields within 50 NM. The closest is Raton Municipal / Crews Field (KRTN), 25.30 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at S42
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The same order, priced two ways.
$600.00 catering order at S42.
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The $75 minimum applies below $862.50.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Springer Municipal (S42) a towered airport?
Springer Municipal, identified locally as S42, is a non-towered public airport in Springer, New Mexico. Pilots use CTAF for traffic advisories, and runway lights must be activated manually through the CTAF frequency.
What runway does S42 have and what is its length?
Springer Municipal operates a single paved runway, 01/19, measuring 5003 feet long and 60 feet wide with an asphalt surface. There is no second runway or crosswind option at this field.
Is customs available at Springer Municipal?
Springer Municipal has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs point is Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ), located approximately 124 nautical miles away.