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Nearest Airport to White Sands: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to White Sands is Las Cruces International Airport (LRU), about 43 km (27 mi) away. The closest large international airport is El Paso International Airport (ELP), 64 km away.

Closest airport LRU Las Cruces International Airport 43 km · 27 mi · ~46 min by car
Closest international ELP El Paso International Airport 64 km · 40 mi · ~1 h 09 min by car

Airports near White Sands

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    Las Cruces International Airport Flag of United StatesLas Cruces, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LRU 43 km27 mi · ~46 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 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
  3. 3
    Holloman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesAlamogordo, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HMN 63 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
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    El Paso International Airport Flag of United StatesEl Paso, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ELP 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
  5. 5
    Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlamogordo, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ALM 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 13 min
  6. 6
    Abraham González International Airport Flag of MexicoCiudad Juárez, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    CJS 83 km52 mi · ~1 h 29 min
  7. 7
    Deming Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesDeming, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DMN 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 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 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
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    Sierra Blanca Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RUI 149 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min
  10. 10
    Grant County Airport Flag of United StatesSilver City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SVC 160 km99 mi · ~2 h 51 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to White Sands?

The nearest airport to White Sands is Las Cruces International Airport (LRU), about 43 km (27 mi) away. The closest large international airport is El Paso International Airport (ELP), 64 km away.

Which international airport is closest to White Sands?

El Paso International Airport (ELP) is 64 km from White Sands in a straight line — roughly 1 h 09 min by car.

What other airports are near White Sands?

Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF) — 60 km, Holloman Air Force Base (HMN) — 63 km and El Paso International Airport (ELP) — 64 km.

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

About 46 min by car for the 43 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.