LEA COUNTY/ZIP FRANKLIN MEML (E06)
Lovington, New Mexico · Lea County · 3 miles W of city
Airport information
FAA identifierE06
Elevation3979.2 ft MSL
Latitude32.95394° N
Longitude103.40878° W
Magnetic variation7E
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Basic
Based aircraft12
Planned development (2025–29)$4,883,028
Sectional chartALBUQUERQUE
ARTCCFort Worth Center
Flight ServiceAlbuquerque
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1957/03
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityABQ
AttendedUNATNDD
ManagerCorey Needham
Manager phone575-391-2934
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,001 × 75 ft | Asphalt (good) | 03: P2L · 21: P2L |
| 12/30 | 4,409 × 60 ft | Asphalt (good) | 12: P2L · 30: P2L |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.8 | — |
| UNICOM | 122.8 | — |
| HOBBS RCAG | 133.1 | — |
| HOBBS RCAG | 298.95 | — |
Airport remarks
- OIL DRILLING ACT ON & INVOF ARPT.
- EMERG - 575-396-3611.
- GATE CODE - 1228#
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
- DUSK-DAWN: MIRL RWY 03/21 & 12/30 PRESET LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF. ACTVT PAPI RWY 03, 12, 21 & 30; MIRL RWY 03/21 & 12/30 - CTAF.
- +3 FT PIPES 700 FT FM THR 60 FT R OF CNTRLN.
- UNUSBL BYD 9 DEGS RIGHT & LEFT OF CNTRLN.
- UNUSBL BYD 8 DEG RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.

