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Artesia Municipal Airport

IATA ATSICAO KATSLocal ATS🇺🇸 Artesia
Coordinates
32.8525°N, 104.4680°W
Elevation
3,541 ft (1,079 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-NM
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
6.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:34
Sunrise
06:02
Sunset
20:07
Civil dusk
20:35

About 14h 5m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Artesia Municipal Airport

Artesia Municipal Airport

Artesia Municipal Airport is a city-owned, public-use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) west of the central business district of Artesia, a city in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. It is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KATS

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 226,800 ft / 2,073 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
13 / 316,132 ft / 1,869 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DROSWELL APP/DEP119.600 MHz
AWOSAWOS 3126.725 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TALON HIGH A 0700-2200 MON-FRI & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger12500 ft MSLFL180
TALON HIGH B 0700-2200 MON-FRI & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger12500 ft MSLFL180
TALON LOW A 0700-2200 MON-FRI & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger500 ft GND12500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Artesia Municipal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Artesia Municipal Airport?

The ICAO code for Artesia Municipal Airport is KATS, and its IATA code is ATS.

Where is Artesia Municipal Airport located?

Artesia Municipal Airport is small airport located in Artesia, United States, at an elevation of 3,541 ft (1,079 m).

How many runways does Artesia Municipal Airport have?

Artesia Municipal Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 6,800 ft / 2,073 m.

What time zone is Artesia Municipal Airport in?

Artesia Municipal Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Artesia Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Artesia Municipal Airport is approximately 6.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Artesia Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Artesia Municipal Airport is Devil Dusters Airport (US-6361), about 2.5 nm to the wsw, followed by 2x4 Ranch Airport and Champion Ranch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Artesia Municipal Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.