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Nearest Airport to Rio Rancho: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Rio Rancho is Double Eagle II Airport, about 15 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 22 km away.

Closest airport KAEG Double Eagle II Airport 15 km · 10 mi · ~16 min by car
Closest international ABQ Albuquerque International Sunport 22 km · 14 mi · ~24 min by car

Airports near Rio Rancho

  1. 1
    Double Eagle II Airport Flag of United StatesAlbuquerque, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 15 km10 mi · ~16 min
  2. 2
    Albuquerque International Sunport Flag of United StatesAlbuquerque, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ABQ 22 km14 mi · ~24 min
  3. 3
    Santa Fe Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSanta Fe, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SAF 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
  4. 4
    Las Vegas Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesLas Vegas, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LVS 146 km90 mi · ~2 h 36 min
  5. 5
    Taos Regional Airport Flag of United StatesTaos, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TSM 162 km101 mi · ~2 h 54 min
  6. 6
    Gallup Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesGallup, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GUP 195 km121 mi · ~3 h 29 min
  7. 7
    Four Corners Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFarmington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FMN 219 km136 mi · ~3 h 55 min
  8. 8
    Sierra Blanca Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RUI 223 km138 mi · ~3 h 58 min
  9. 9
    Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesTruth or Consequences, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TCS 229 km142 mi · ~4 h 05 min
  10. 10
    Durango La Plata County Airport Flag of United StatesDurango, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DRO 235 km146 mi · ~4 h 11 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Rio Rancho?

The nearest airport to Rio Rancho is Double Eagle II Airport, about 15 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 22 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Rio Rancho?

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is 22 km from Rio Rancho in a straight line — roughly 24 min by car.

What other airports are near Rio Rancho?

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) — 22 km, Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) — 67 km and Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) — 146 km.

How long does it take to get from Rio Rancho to Double Eagle II Airport?

About 16 min by car for the 15 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.