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NM86
Playas Air Strip · Playas
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,519 ft / 1,377 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.80 MHz (UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
06/24 · 4,685 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Playas Air Strip (NM86), located in Playas, 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 4,519 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.
Full Name
Playas Air Strip
ICAO / IATA
NM86 / —
Municipality
Playas
Country
Region
US-NM — New Mexico
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
4,519 ft
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Runway 06 / 24
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,685 ft / 1,428 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 70.7° / 250.7°
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 70.7° / 250.7°
RWY 06 (70.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (250.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
MISC MISC
123.00 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026