Nestled in the Rio Puerco Valley, a couple of minutes off of Interstate 40, launching from the groomed LZ is just the beginning of a flight only minutes from amazing desert, mountain and valley vistas. Fly along the mesas, and dip down into the dry river beds. Watch from the air as horses, antelope and coyotes race along the valley below.

Once you land after an amazing flight, you will find what can’t be had anywhere else; a fully outfitted motor repair shop where Denzel Thompson will gladly help you with whatever engine troubles you may have. And if you have concerns or problems with your wing, or if it’s just time for your yearly inspection, owner/operator Michelle Daniele will put your mind at ease.

Add to that one of the friendliest, and most hospitable groups of PPG pilots to be found anywhere. The Route 66 Flyers (more than 65 members strong), are some of the nicest, most fun-loving people you’ll ever get to know.

Paramotor City is located approx. 15 miles west of Albuquerque, Exit 140 off of Interstate Highway 40.

Altitude at the field is 5,300’ ASL, so launching here makes for quite an adventure, and is amazing for honing ones skills. Once airborne though, it’s hard to find more beautiful scenery to take in. Whether flying southwest to Wild Horse Mesa, north to the exotic badlands, or east towards Albuquerque to maybe meet up with some hot air balloons up for a morning launch, flying from the Rio Puerco is an experience not to be missed.

Weather here is usually pretty warm and special. We do have our windy season in spring. And we do get some rain from time to time. Winters can be a bit cold, but usually pretty short.

But you won’t find many places that offer more days in the year that are flyable. And while you’re here enjoying the flying and maybe a weekend pot-luck dinner, drop off your wing for that much needed inspection, and have Denzel take look at your engine to make sure it’s all that it can be. Can’t do better than that!