Jenkins Airport (NM87) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Jenkins Airport in Roswell, NM, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KROW): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Jenkins Airport (NM87) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Roswell, NM at 3,600 ft. NM87 has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KROW, about 5 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (17, 35), longest 2,400 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KROW. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KROW, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KROW, 4.7 nm away.
Wind from the west (280°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KROW 130551Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP061 T02940106 10356 20289 50005
What changed at KROW (nearest station)?
Since the 0451Z (10:51 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0451Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for NM87
Based on the nearest station (KROW), NM87 is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,150 ft (field elevation 3,600 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 NM87. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 2,400 ft | DIRT | 1 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 35 | 2,400 ft | DIRT | 1 kt head | 7 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
NM87 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Jenkins Airport in Roswell, 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 NM87 is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at NM87
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KROW reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 14 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
- 17/35
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0538Z (11:38 PM MDT)
TAF KROW 130538Z 1306/1406 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150 FM131200 36008KT P6SM FEW150 FM131900 15011KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150 PROB30 1323/1401 VRB18G31KT -TSRA BKN100CB FM140100 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near NM87
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near NM87.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- NM87
- City
- Roswell
- State
- New Mexico
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,600 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.2392, -104.4742
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,400 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KROW
- TAF
- Nearest KROW
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 18h 41m
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NM87 weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at NM87?+
NM87 has 2 runways: 17, 35; the longest is 2,400 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for NM87 come from?+
Jenkins Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KROW, about 5 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at NM87 can differ.
Does NM87 have a TAF?+
Yes. The KROW TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does NM87 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. NM87 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for NM87 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Jenkins Airport (NM87)
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