Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG)
Medium airport · Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Airport data
| Name | Double Eagle II Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KAEG |
| Elevation | 5,837 ft (1779 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°8'43" W 106°47'42" 35.14520, -106.79500 |
| Location | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,398 ft (2255 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 5,983 ft (1824 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Double Eagle II Airport at a glance
Double Eagle II Airport is a medium airport in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. The field elevation of 5,837 ft (1779 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KAEG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 7,398 ft (2255 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KAEG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Double Eagle II Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque International Sunport | KABQ | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Santa Fe Municipal Airport | KSAF | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Las Vegas Municipal Airport | KLVS | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Taos Regional Airport | KSKX | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Gallup Municipal Airport | KGUP | 185 km (100 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Double Eagle II Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,837 ft field elevation of Double Eagle II Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Double Eagle II Airport
What is the ICAO code of Double Eagle II Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Double Eagle II Airport is KAEG, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Double Eagle II Airport above sea level?
Double Eagle II Airport sits at an elevation of 5,837 feet (1779 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Double Eagle II Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.1452, -106.7950 — in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Albuquerque International Sunport, about 21 km away.
Does KAEG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KAEG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Double Eagle II Airport?
Double Eagle II Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,398 ft (2255 m) with a ASP surface.