Andrew Othole Memorial Airport (KXNI), New Mexico
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Andrew Othole Memorial (KXNI) is a public-use, non-towered airport serving Zuni, New Mexico at an elevation of 6,371 feet. Its single paved runway, 06/24, handles a modest volume of business aviation traffic each year, positioning it as a secondary option in a region anchored by larger fields such as Gallup Municipal roughly 28 nautical miles away. There is no on-airport customs facility; the nearest customs point of entry is Albuquerque, about 114.5 nautical miles distant. The field is unattended, and pilots operate under CTAF procedures for lighting and traffic coordination.
Runways
Andrew Othole Memorial Airport has one paved runway, 06/24, 6,000 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
Andrew Othole Memorial Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ), 115 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Andrew Othole Memorial Airport recorded 363 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July, August and October. Business aviation traffic at KXNI builds through the mid-year months, peaking between July and October, with the lowest activity recorded in February.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 41 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Andrew Othole Memorial Airport averages 20.8 days above 90°F in July, 30.4 freeze days in December and 1.3 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.3°F, and January the coldest, at 48.3°F.
Weather station is 4.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Andrew Othole Memorial Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Activate the medium intensity runway lights for runway 06/24 using CTAF.
Both gates use ACES code 5149.
For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC.
The ramp lighting switches are located on a post by the roadway.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Andrew Othole Memorial Airport has three airfields within 40 NM. The closest is Gallup Municipal (KGUP), 28.00 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KXNI
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Frequently asked questions
Is there fuel available at KXNI?
Fuel type and availability data are not published for KXNI, Andrew Othole Memorial airport. Dispatchers planning a stop here should treat fuel as unconfirmed and arrange for a fuel source elsewhere or verify directly before flight. The airport is unattended, which limits on-field services generally, including fuel dispensing.
Does KXNI have customs clearance on site?
KXNI does not have on-site customs. The nearest customs airport is Albuquerque (KABQ), located approximately 114.5 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance need to route through KABQ or another designated port of entry before or after using KXNI.
What is the runway length at Andrew Othole Memorial Airport?
Andrew Othole Memorial Airport, KXNI, has one paved runway, 06/24, measuring 6,000 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's maximum paved runway length, giving operators a single option for arrivals and departures regardless of wind direction.
How busy is KXNI compared to nearby airports?
KXNI recorded 578 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 363 of those tied to business aviation, placing it in the moderate-traffic tier. Gallup Municipal lies about 28 nautical miles away and serves as a larger alternative in the immediate area for operators seeking additional services.