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Nearest Airport to Mescalero: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mescalero is Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI), about 41 km (25 mi) away. The closest large international airport is El Paso International Airport (ELP), 160 km away.

Closest airport RUI Sierra Blanca Regional Airport 41 km · 25 mi · ~43 min by car
Closest international ELP El Paso International Airport 160 km · 99 mi · ~2 h 52 min by car

Airports near Mescalero

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    Sierra Blanca Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RUI 41 km25 mi · ~43 min
  2. 2
    Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlamogordo, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ALM 41 km25 mi · ~44 min
  3. 3
    Holloman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesAlamogordo, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HMN 46 km29 mi · ~49 min
  4. 4
    Roswell Air Center Airport Flag of United StatesRoswell, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ROW 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 05 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 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
  6. 6
    Las Cruces International Airport Flag of United StatesLas Cruces, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LRU 144 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min
  7. 7
    Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Flag of United StatesFort Bliss/El Paso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BIF 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
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    El Paso International Airport Flag of United StatesEl Paso, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ELP 160 km99 mi · ~2 h 52 min
  9. 9
    Cavern City Air Terminal Flag of United StatesCarlsbad, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CNM 168 km105 mi · ~3 h 00 min
  10. 10
    Abraham González International Airport Flag of MexicoCiudad Juárez, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    CJS 180 km112 mi · ~3 h 13 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mescalero?

The nearest airport to Mescalero is Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI), about 41 km (25 mi) away. The closest large international airport is El Paso International Airport (ELP), 160 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mescalero?

El Paso International Airport (ELP) is 160 km from Mescalero in a straight line — roughly 2 h 52 min by car.

What other airports are near Mescalero?

Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) — 41 km, Holloman Air Force Base (HMN) — 46 km and Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) — 117 km.

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

About 43 min by car for the 41 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.