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Conchas Lake Seaplane Base

ICAO E61🇺🇸 Conchas Dam
Coordinates
35.3842°N, 104.2160°W
Elevation
4,201 ft (1,280 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-NM
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
6.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 22, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:30
Sunrise
05:59
Sunset
20:09
Civil dusk
20:38

About 14h 11m 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 Conchas Lake Seaplane Base

Conchas Lake Seaplane Base is a public use seaplane base located two nautical miles (4 km) southwest of the central business district of Conchas Dam, in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States. It is owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It has one seaplane landing area measuring 21,120 by 1,320 feet.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
ALL / WAY21,120 ft / 6,437 m1320 ftWaterUnlitOpen

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Conchas Lake Seaplane Base located?

Conchas Lake Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Conchas Dam, United States, at an elevation of 4,201 ft (1,280 m).

How many runways does Conchas Lake Seaplane Base have?

Conchas Lake Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 21,120 ft / 6,437 m.

What time zone is Conchas Lake Seaplane Base in?

Conchas Lake Seaplane Base is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Conchas Lake Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Conchas Lake Seaplane Base 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 Conchas Lake Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Conchas Lake Seaplane Base is Conchas Lake Airport (KE89), about 2 nm to the ese, followed by Bell Ranch Headquarters Airport and San Miguel Ranch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Conchas Lake Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.