Taos Regional Airport

KSKX / TSM

Taos, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:53Z

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Weather Source: Santa Fe Municipal Airport (KSAF)
Distance: 54nm / 100km from KSKX

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 47 min ago
04:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -9°C
7 kt
30°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSAF 050453Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP112 T00331089
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
779 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7,095 ft)
Pressure Alt
7,043 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 7,306 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KSAF 042325Z 0500/0524 VRB06KT P6SM BKN250 FM050200 04005KT P6SM FEW250 FM051900 22011G21KT P6SM BKN200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SKX
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
5,798 ft 75 ft ASP 56°
6.9 kt 1.2 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Taos Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSKX
IATA Code: TSM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7,095 ft MSL

Location

City: Taos
Country: US
Latitude: 36.452494°
Longitude: -105.677490°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,798 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Taos Regional Airport

Overview

Taos Regional Airport serves the northern New Mexico region, situated at a high-altitude elevation of 7,095 feet mean sea level. Located near the town of Taos, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for general aviation and regional transportation in a mountainous terrain environment.

Flying Conditions

The airport's high elevation at 7,095 feet MSL significantly impacts aircraft performance and demands careful preflight planning for density altitude calculations. Pilots should anticipate potential challenges with reduced engine and lift performance, particularly during warmer summer months when density altitude can increase substantially above the field elevation.

Notable Features

The single runway 04/22 is 5,798 feet long and constructed with an asphalt surface, accommodating a range of aircraft sizes typical of regional mountain airports. The geographic coordinates (36.452494, -105.677490) place the airport in a mountainous region with complex terrain that can generate localized wind patterns and potential turbulence.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22's orientation suggests potential crosswind scenarios, with pilots needing to be prepared for variable wind conditions typical of high-altitude mountain environments. The substantial runway length of 5,798 feet provides reasonable operational flexibility, though precise performance calculations remain critical given the airport's elevation.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.