PIREPS - Airfields

Cuba Landing Strip is owned by BLM, and is 4 miles south of Cuba, NM between County Road 11 and Highway 550. It was never really closed, but fell into disrepair until recently. It has now been graded by BLM, the edges mowed 10' either side of runway, and a new windsock has been installed.
As of 6/7/2020, the dirt runway surface was smooth. Runway 06/24 is 3800' long X 40' wide at an elevation of 6840'. The windsock is approximately mid-field on the south side of the runway. 
Cautions: runway will be muddy after rain, 2' berms both sides of runway, cattle may be on or near runway, temporary parking area is the extreme NE end of runway, beyond the entrance road. Recommended for experienced backcountry pilots only. No prior permission required. FAA location ID is pending. Uber service is available in Cuba.

Coordinates are N 35.9500°  W 106.9500°  or  N 35° 57' 7.56"  W 106° 57' 25.54"
Cell service is available with at least Verizon.

7/2/2020   Mowed margins along runway out to a wider point. Mowed north side of temporary parking/ tiedown area so tails can clear brush. Temporary parking area is east of the entrance road, along the dog leg section of the runway extension. Painted rocks of quasi segmented circle white so wind sock is easier to spot from the air. Runway surface remains smooth, but summer monsoon rains will soon be arriving, so use caution on timing of arrival and look for a muddy surface after recent rains.

Cuba Landing Strip is now registered with the FAA and has the location ID of NM2.
It may take up until October 8th to show up in databases, etc. Do not confuse this with NM02 Biplane Ranch. They are two separate airstrips. Apparently, FAA thinks 3 vs. 4 digits is OK.

Strip was in decent condition as of 6-7-2022. No large ruts, just hardened muddy hoofprints.

As of 6-24-2023 the northeast half of RW 6 at Cuba is in bad condition with large ruts running parallel and across the runway. The ruts are hard to see because of all the vegetation on the runway. Southwest half of RW6 has some ruts from vehicles driving on the it, but not too bad. Low approach and look-see is highly recommended before landing.

A site visit in March 2025 indicated that runway condition was poor to fair, with a shallow lateral rut NE of the windsock pole. Also, the SW end has migratory erosion issues, so do not land on the end. The sagebrush has grown again along the runway edges. The airstrip may be unusable in winter months due to snow. Use extreme caution if using this airstrip. There may or may not be a NOTAM issued.