Mesa Verde Ranch Strip Airport (7NM1) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Mesa Verde Ranch Strip Airport in Alamogordo, NM, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KHMN) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Mesa Verde Ranch Strip Airport (7NM1) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Alamogordo, NM at 4,237 ft. 7NM1 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KHMN, about 6 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 2,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KHMN. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KHMN, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KHMN, 5.9 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (130°) at 14 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 15,000 ft, temperature 37°C (98°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHMN 290255Z 13014KT 10SM FEW150 37/05 A2991 RMK AO2A SLP035 T03670048 53013 $
What changed at KHMN (nearest station)?
Since the 0155Z (7:55 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.89 → 29.91 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for 7NM1
Based on the nearest station (KHMN), 7NM1 is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 14 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 11 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,850 ft (field elevation 4,237 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at 7NM1. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 2,000 ft | DIRT | 9 kt tail | 11 kt right |
| 36 | 2,000 ft | DIRT | 9 kt tail | 11 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 5→14 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
7NM1 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Mesa Verde Ranch Strip Airport in Alamogordo, NM: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around 7NM1 is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 7NM1
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ELP UA /OV ELP125030/TM 2239/FL180/TP A320/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZAB/FDCS
ELP UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ELP125030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2239Reported at 22:39 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM ZAB/FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 7NM1
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KHMN reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 900 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18/36
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0100Z (7:00 PM MDT)
TAF KHMN 290100Z 2901/3007 20010KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2988INS TEMPO 2901/2903 16015G25KT BECMG 2917/2918 19010G20KT 9999 FEW150 QNH2995INS BECMG 3003/3004 16010KT 9999 SCT100 QNH3000INS TX40/2922Z TN27/2912Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 7NM1
- City
- Alamogordo
- State
- New Mexico
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,237 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.9353, -106.0453
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KHMN
- TAF
- Nearest KHMN
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 22h 10m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Alamogordo RCers - Weidner Field — Alamogordo, NM · 3 mi
7NM1 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 7NM1?+
7NM1 has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 2,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 7NM1 come from?+
Mesa Verde Ranch Strip Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KHMN, about 6 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 7NM1 can differ.
Does 7NM1 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KHMN TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 7NM1 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 7NM1 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 7NM1 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Mesa Verde Ranch Strip Airport (7NM1)
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