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NM85

Gila Regional Heliport · Silver City

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
6,097 ft / 1,858 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
H1/ · 54 ft · ASPH/ CONCUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gila Regional Heliport (NM85), located in Silver City, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 6,097 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Gila Regional Heliport
ICAO / IATA
NM85 / —
Municipality
Silver City
Country
Region
US-NM — New Mexico
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
6,097 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway H1 /
UNLIT
Runway Length: 54 ft / 16 m
Runway Width: 54 ft / 16 m
Surface Type: ASPH/ CONC
Heading: ° / °
RWY H1
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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Grant County Airport
21 km / 11 nm
KDMN
Deming Municipal Airport
78 km / 42 nm
KTCS
Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport
104 km / 56 nm
KLRUILS
Las Cruces International Airport
138 km / 74 nm
KDUG
Bisbee Douglas International Airport
195 km / 105 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026