Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport (KALM)
Medium airport · Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States
Airport data
| Name | Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KALM |
| IATA | ALM |
| Elevation | 4,200 ft (1280 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°50'16" W 105°59'35" 32.83782, -105.99315 |
| Location | Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,207 ft (2806 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport at a glance
Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport is a medium airport in Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States, known to airline systems as ALM. The field elevation of 4,200 ft (1280 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KALM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 9,207 ft (2806 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KALM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holloman Air Force Base | KHMN | 11 km (6 NM) |
| Sierra Blanca Regional Airport | KSRR | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Las Cruces International Airport | KLRU | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) | KBIF | 116 km (63 NM) |
| El Paso International Airport | KELP | 120 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,200 ft field elevation of Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport is KALM, and its IATA code is ALM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport above sea level?
Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 4,200 feet (1280 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.8378, -105.9931 — in Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Holloman Air Force Base, about 11 km away.
Does KALM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KALM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport?
Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 9,207 ft (2806 m) with a ASP surface.