Airport · ICAO · US
Class GCielo Dorado Estates Airport
Live conditions at TA50
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Aerial view · TA50
No FAA diagram publishedThe FAA does not publish an Airport Diagram (APD) for TA50 — most non-towered fields, heliports, seaplane bases, and private strips fall here. Below: aerial imagery showing the actual field, runways, taxiways, and surroundings.
Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, USDA FSA
Runways at TA50
2 runway ends on file. Longest: 4,000 ft.
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 50.3° | 4,000 ft | 50 ft | Asphalt | Yes | — |
| SW | 230.3° | 4,000 ft | 50 ft | Asphalt | Yes | — |
Source: in-app airport database (runway lengths + headings), OurAirports for surface, width, lighting. Gradient computed from FAA NASR runway-end elevation deltas (the published RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of NASR rows; we derive it from the elevations the FAA does publish).
Communications
2 frequencies on file — tower, ground, ATIS, CTAF, approach, departure, etc.
- MISC RWY AND ROT BCN LGT 122.900
- UNIC UNICOM 122.800
📻 Live ATC audio
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Field profile
NTSB events at TA50
6 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport .
Last 10 years · n=1
- Engine failure / power loss 1
All time · n=6
- Other 3
- Loss of control 1
- Engine failure / power loss 1
- Stall / spin 1
Categories derived from NTSB Findings descriptions and probable-cause text via deterministic rule matching. "Other" includes cases where the agency record didn't surface enough text to classify.
Designees in NM
Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as TA50 — instructors, examiners, mechanics, schools, FBOs, flying clubs, repair shops, EAA chapters. Click any category to drill into the full directory.
CFI
340
Flight Instructors
A&P
1,297
Mechanics
AME
12
Medical Examiners (AME)
DME
2
Mechanic Examiners (DME)
DAR-F
1
Manufacturing Airworthiness (DAR-F)
DAR-T
3
Maintenance Airworthiness (DAR-T)
DER-Y
3
Engineering — Company (DER-Y)
DER-T
6
Engineering — Consultant (DER-T)
SAE
16
Specialty Aircraft Examiners (SAE)
Schools
21
Flight Schools
FBO
38
Fixed Base Operators
Clubs
10
Flying Clubs
Repair
3
Repair / Maintenance Shops
EAA
7
EAA Chapters
DPEs near TA50
Closest FAA Designated Pilot Examiners by great-circle distance from the field. Distances measured city-centroid to airport — useful as a first cut, not a guarantee of exam location. Click any designee for their authorizations and contact info.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Tomas Peralta | Santa Teresa | NM | 3 nm |
| Shane Lipson | Santa Teresa | NM | 3 nm |
| Floyd Lawrence Draper | El Paso | TX | 11 nm |
| Shane Lipson | El Paso | TX | 11 nm |
| Michael Joseph Masucci | Las Cruces | NM | 26 nm |
| Kevin Gregory Dunshee | La Luz | NM | 73 nm |
| Francis Burton Compton | Marfa | TX | 165 nm |
| Bradley Michael Pace | Albuquerque | NM | 192 nm |
| Eric C Achen | Albuquerque | NM | 192 nm |
| John Hall Bode | Albuquerque | NM | 192 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs near TA50
Closest active flight instructors by city-centroid distance. Pulled from the FAA airmen registry — ratings shown reflect the certificate on file. Drill into the state directory for filters by rating, medical, and pilot level.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Freeman Wharem | Santa Teresa | NM | 3 nm |
| Franklin Thomas Barker | El Paso | TX | 11 nm |
| Charles Bella | El Paso | TX | 11 nm |
| Juan L Brito Jr | El Paso | TX | 11 nm |
| Anthony Costanza | El Paso | TX | 11 nm |
| Robert James Davidson | El Paso | TX | 11 nm |
| David Scott Doka | El Paso | TX | 11 nm |
| Floyd Lawrence Draper | El Paso | TX | 11 nm |
| Suzanne Schmeck Azar | El Paso | TX | 11 nm |
| Stephen Regert Johnson | El Paso | TX | 11 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics near TA50
Closest certificated mechanics by city-centroid distance. Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), and Inspection Authorization (IA) are the ratings that matter for annuals, 100-hours, and major repairs.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd Ray Burson | Canutillo | TX | 2 nm |
| Adan Hernandez | Canutillo | TX | 2 nm |
| Glen Ray Stearns | Canutillo | TX | 2 nm |
| Frankie Sherman Whisler Jr | Canutillo | TX | 2 nm |
| Emmanuelle Reyes | Canutillo | TX | 2 nm |
| Elliott Bruce Werner | Santa Teresa | NM | 3 nm |
| Ricky Allen Wilson | Santa Teresa | NM | 3 nm |
| James T Conner | Santa Teresa | NM | 3 nm |
| Robert Henry Kern | Santa Teresa | NM | 3 nm |
| Terry Clarence Stewart | Santa Teresa | NM | 3 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations near TA50
Closest repair, avionics, paint, and interior shops by airport location. These are the businesses you'll fly the airplane to — not just the certificate-holders nearby. Click any shop for details and contact info.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| El Paso Aero & Avionics Associates El Paso, TX | 15 nm |
| Exclusive Aircraft Interiors Las Cruces, NM | 27 nm |
| New Mexico Aircraft Propeller, LLC Bosque, NM | 165 nm |
| RealClean Aircraft Detailing Andrews, TX | 180 nm |
| New Mexico Aero Service LLC Moriarty, NM | 187 nm |
| RealClean Aircraft Detailing Midland-Odessa Andrews, TX | 217 nm |
| Miller Avionics Nogales, AZ | 217 nm |
| AJ Aviation Services LLC Midland, TX | 226 nm |
| DV AVIATION Midland, TX | 226 nm |
| Sonora Avionics, Inc. Tucson, AZ | 231 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
Canonical references
The agency-of-record links pilots use for TA50: charts, weather, NOTAMs, accident records. We surface them all from one URL — no SEO sludge, no clickthrough farms.
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗