1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
Quick Facts
FAA
NM16
Elevation
6,210 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
33.183, -108.683
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
6,210 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Traffic Pattern
Not published
ARTCC
ALBUQUERQUE
Coordinates
33.1825, -108.6832
Ownership
Public
Current Weather
Advisory only — not an official or legal weather briefing. The pilot in command is the final authority (14 CFR 91.3).
Runways
| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 08 / 26 | 3,989 ft | 50 ft | TURF-DIRT | - | - | - |
Airport Remarks
- DAYTIME/VFR ONLY.
Nearby airports & facilities
NM16
Sacaton Landing Strip
Buckhorn — <1 nm
E94
Glenwood Airport
Glenwood — 14 nm
E94
GLENWOOD
GLENWOOD — 14 nm
NM55
Whitewater Mesa Ranch Airport
Glenwood — 14 nm
NM55
WHITEWATER MESA RANCH
GLENWOOD — 14 nm
0NM7
NEGRITO AIRSTRIP
RESERVE — 22 nm
0NM7
Negrito Airstrip
Reserve — 22 nm
NM54
Rainy Mesa Airstrip
Reserve — 22 nm
NM54
RAINY MESA AIRSTRIP
RESERVE — 22 nm
KCFT
GREENLEE COUNTY
CLIFTON/MORENCI — 30 nm
CFT
GREENLEE COUNTY
CLIFTON/MORENCI — 30 nm
13NM
BEAVERHEAD AIRSTRIP
SILVER CITY — 31 nm
Nearest airports
- NM16 — Sacaton Landing Strip
Buckhorn
- E94 — Glenwood Airport
Glenwood
- E94 — GLENWOOD
GLENWOOD
- NM55 — Whitewater Mesa Ranch Airport
Glenwood
- NM55 — WHITEWATER MESA RANCH
GLENWOOD
New Mexico airports
NM16 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
SACATON (NM16) is a publicly owned airport restricted to private use located in BUCKHORN, New Mexico, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 6,210 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 33.1825°N, 108.6832°W.
Runways
SACATON has 1 runway. The longest runway (08/26) measures 3,989 feet by 50 feet with a turf-dirt surface.
Communications & Operations
SACATON is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NM16?
NM16 is the FAA location identifier for SACATON, a private-use airport — permission from the owner is required before landing, located in BUCKHORN, New Mexico, United States.
How many runways does SACATON have?
SACATON (NM16) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of NM16?
The field elevation of SACATON is 6,210 feet above mean sea level (MSL). The FAA publishes this figure as ESTIMATED, not surveyed — use the current Chart Supplement for a survey-grade elevation.
Is fuel available at NM16?
No fuel types are currently listed for SACATON. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What is the longest runway at NM16?
The longest runway at SACATON is 3,989 feet long.
How do I access complete data for NM16?
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Where is SACATON located?
SACATON (NM16) is located in BUCKHORN, New Mexico, United States, at an elevation of 6,210 ft MSL.