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Nearest Airport to Carrizozo: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Carrizozo is Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI), about 37 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 169 km away.

Closest airport RUI Sierra Blanca Regional Airport 37 km · 23 mi · ~40 min by car
Closest international ABQ Albuquerque International Sunport 169 km · 105 mi · ~3 h 01 min by car

Airports near Carrizozo

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    Sierra Blanca Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RUI 37 km23 mi · ~40 min
  2. 2
    Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlamogordo, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ALM 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
  3. 3
    Holloman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesAlamogordo, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HMN 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
  4. 4
    Roswell Air Center Airport Flag of United StatesRoswell, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ROW 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 20 min
  5. 5
    Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesTruth or Consequences, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TCS 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min
  6. 6
    Albuquerque International Sunport Flag of United StatesAlbuquerque, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ABQ 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 01 min
  7. 7
    Las Cruces International Airport Flag of United StatesLas Cruces, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LRU 179 km111 mi · ~3 h 12 min
  8. 8
    Double Eagle II Airport Flag of United StatesAlbuquerque, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 187 km116 mi · ~3 h 21 min
  9. 9
    Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Flag of United StatesFort Bliss/El Paso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BIF 205 km127 mi · ~3 h 39 min
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    El Paso International Airport Flag of United StatesEl Paso, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ELP 209 km130 mi · ~3 h 44 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Carrizozo; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Carrizozo?

The nearest airport to Carrizozo is Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI), about 37 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 169 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Carrizozo?

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is 169 km from Carrizozo in a straight line — roughly 3 h 01 min by car.

What other airports are near Carrizozo?

Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) — 90 km, Holloman Air Force Base (HMN) — 90 km and Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) — 130 km.

How long does it take to get from Carrizozo to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport?

About 40 min by car for the 37 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.