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Nearest Airport to Las Cruces: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Las Cruces is Las Cruces International Airport (LRU), about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is El Paso International Airport (ELP), 68 km away.

Closest airport LRU Las Cruces International Airport 14 km · 9 mi · ~15 min by car
Closest international ELP El Paso International Airport 68 km · 42 mi · ~1 h 12 min by car

Airports near Las Cruces

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    Las Cruces International Airport Flag of United StatesLas Cruces, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LRU 14 km9 mi · ~15 min
  2. 2
    Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Flag of United StatesFort Bliss/El Paso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BIF 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 08 min
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    El Paso International Airport Flag of United StatesEl Paso, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ELP 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
  4. 4
    Abraham González International Airport Flag of MexicoCiudad Juárez, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    CJS 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
  5. 5
    Holloman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesAlamogordo, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HMN 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
  6. 6
    Deming Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesDeming, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DMN 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
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    Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlamogordo, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ALM 94 km58 mi · ~1 h 41 min
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    Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesTruth or Consequences, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TCS 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 01 min
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    Grant County Airport Flag of United StatesSilver City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SVC 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 24 min
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    Sierra Blanca Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RUI 173 km107 mi · ~3 h 05 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Las Cruces?

The nearest airport to Las Cruces is Las Cruces International Airport (LRU), about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is El Paso International Airport (ELP), 68 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Las Cruces?

El Paso International Airport (ELP) is 68 km from Las Cruces in a straight line — roughly 1 h 12 min by car.

What other airports are near Las Cruces?

Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF) — 64 km, El Paso International Airport (ELP) — 68 km and Abraham González International Airport (CJS) — 82 km.

How long does it take to get from Las Cruces to Las Cruces International Airport?

About 15 min by car for the 14 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.