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Nearest Airport to Mesilla: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mesilla is Las Cruces International Airport (LRU), about 12 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is El Paso International Airport (ELP), 65 km away.

Closest airport LRU Las Cruces International Airport 12 km · 7 mi · ~12 min by car
Closest international ELP El Paso International Airport 65 km · 40 mi · ~1 h 10 min by car

Airports near Mesilla

  1. 1
    Las Cruces International Airport Flag of United StatesLas Cruces, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LRU 12 km7 mi · ~12 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 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  3. 3
    El Paso International Airport Flag of United StatesEl Paso, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ELP 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 10 min
  4. 4
    Abraham González International Airport Flag of MexicoCiudad Juárez, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    CJS 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
  5. 5
    Deming Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesDeming, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DMN 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
  6. 6
    Holloman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesAlamogordo, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HMN 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
  7. 7
    Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlamogordo, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ALM 99 km61 mi · ~1 h 46 min
  8. 8
    Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesTruth or Consequences, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TCS 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
  9. 9
    Grant County Airport Flag of United StatesSilver City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SVC 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
  10. 10
    Sierra Blanca Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RUI 178 km110 mi · ~3 h 10 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mesilla?

The nearest airport to Mesilla is Las Cruces International Airport (LRU), about 12 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is El Paso International Airport (ELP), 65 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mesilla?

El Paso International Airport (ELP) is 65 km from Mesilla in a straight line — roughly 1 h 10 min by car.

What other airports are near Mesilla?

Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF) — 61 km, El Paso International Airport (ELP) — 65 km and Abraham González International Airport (CJS) — 79 km.

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

About 12 min by car for the 12 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.