Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)
Medium airport · Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Airport data
| Name | Las Cruces International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLRU |
| IATA | LRU |
| Elevation | 4,456 ft (1358 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°17'22" W 106°55'19" 32.28940, -106.92200 |
| Location | Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,501 ft (2286 m) | 105 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 6,069 ft (1850 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 7,506 ft (2288 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Las Cruces International Airport at a glance
Las Cruces International Airport is a medium airport in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States, known to airline systems as LRU. The field elevation of 4,456 ft (1358 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLRU are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 7,506 ft (2288 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLRU 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 Las Cruces International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) | KBIF | 71 km (38 NM) |
| El Paso International Airport | KELP | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Deming Municipal Airport | KDMN | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Abraham González International Airport | MMCS | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Holloman Air Force Base | KHMN | 99 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Las Cruces International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,456 ft field elevation of Las Cruces International 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 Las Cruces International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Las Cruces International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Las Cruces International Airport is KLRU, and its IATA code is LRU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Las Cruces International Airport above sea level?
Las Cruces International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,456 feet (1358 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Las Cruces International Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.2894, -106.9220 — in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss), about 71 km away.
Does KLRU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLRU 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 Las Cruces International Airport?
Las Cruces International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 7,506 ft (2288 m) with a ASP surface.