Kirtland Air Force Base Auxiliary Field
Daylight today(Oct 18, 2026, local time)
About 11h 14m 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 Kirtland Air Force Base Auxiliary Field
Kirtland Air Force Base Auxiliary Field is a heliport in Albuquerque, United States. It sits at an elevation of 5,295 ft (1,614 m). It observes America/Denver local time. The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 5.7 nm to the nnw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBUQUERQUE INTL AIRPORT CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | 6900 ft MSL | 9400 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Eagle Plaza | 351 ft | 4,997 ft | — |
| KDAZ-AM (Albuquerque) | 305 ft | 4,908 ft | — |
| Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown | 262 ft | 5,381 ft | — |
| Compass Bank Building | 240 ft | 5,089 ft | — |
| 500 Marquette | 236 ft | 5,105 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 4,921 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 4,915 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 4,921 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kirtland Air Force Base Auxiliary Field.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kirtland Air Force Base Auxiliary Field located?
Kirtland Air Force Base Auxiliary Field is heliport located in Albuquerque, United States, at an elevation of 5,295 ft (1,614 m).
What time zone is Kirtland Air Force Base Auxiliary Field in?
Kirtland Air Force Base Auxiliary Field is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Kirtland Air Force Base Auxiliary Field?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Kirtland Air Force Base Auxiliary Field is approximately 7.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Kirtland Air Force Base Auxiliary Field?
The nearest airport to Kirtland Air Force Base Auxiliary Field is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 5.7 nm to the nnw, followed by Manzano-Mountain Air Ranch Airport and Valencia Community Air Ranch.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Kirtland Air Force Base Auxiliary Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.