Flight Deck
Sky Score 66/100≈ Bortle 2
Flight Deck is a scenic viewpoint in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 89/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies in the American Southwest, the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically May, when about 77% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 58/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 56%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Flight Deck
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 65% | 64/100 |
| February | 69% | 67/100 |
| March | 67% | 65/100 |
| April | 73% | 70/100 |
| May ★ | 77% | 73/100 |
| June | 65% | 64/100 |
| July | 54% | 56/100 |
| August | 56% | 58/100 |
| September | 73% | 70/100 |
| October | 74% | 70/100 |
| November | 72% | 69/100 |
| December | 65% | 64/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Flight Deck
No lodging within 80 km, this is true wilderness. Plan to camp, or base yourself in the nearest gateway town and drive out for the night.
Nearby spots in New Mexico
- Jornada del Muerto Wilderness Study Area 32 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Elephant Butte Lake State Park 47.9 km · Sky Score 66/100
- San Lorenzo Ridge Overlook 49.7 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Apache Kid Wilderness 51.7 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Withington Wilderness 53.3 km · Sky Score 68/100