Holloman Air Force Base (KHMN)
Medium airport · Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States
Airport data
| Name | Holloman Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHMN |
| IATA | HMN |
| Elevation | 4,093 ft (1248 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°51'9" W 106°6'25" 32.85250, -106.10700 |
| Location | Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 10,578 ft (3224 m) | 300 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 07/25 | 12,922 ft (3939 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 16/34 | 12,134 ft (3698 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Holloman Air Force Base at a glance
Holloman Air Force Base is a medium airport in Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States, known to airline systems as HMN. The field elevation of 4,093 ft (1248 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHMN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 12,922 ft (3939 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHMN 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 Holloman Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport | KALM | 11 km (6 NM) |
| Sierra Blanca Regional Airport | KSRR | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Las Cruces International Airport | KLRU | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) | KBIF | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport | KTCS | 117 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Holloman Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,093 ft field elevation of Holloman Air Force Base 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 Holloman Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Holloman Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Holloman Air Force Base is KHMN, and its IATA code is HMN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Holloman Air Force Base above sea level?
Holloman Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 4,093 feet (1248 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Holloman Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 32.8525, -106.1070 — in Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport, about 11 km away.
Does KHMN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHMN 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 Holloman Air Force Base?
Holloman Air Force Base has 3 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 12,922 ft (3939 m) with a PEM surface.