Roswell Air Center Airport (KROW)
Medium airport · Roswell, New Mexico, United States
Airport data
| Name | Roswell Air Center Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KROW |
| IATA | ROW |
| Elevation | 3,671 ft (1119 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°18'6" W 104°31'52" 33.30160, -104.53100 |
| Location | Roswell, New Mexico, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 13,000 ft (3962 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 17/35 | 10,008 ft (3050 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Roswell Air Center Airport at a glance
Roswell Air Center Airport is a medium airport in Roswell, New Mexico, United States, known to airline systems as ROW. The field elevation of 3,671 ft (1119 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KROW 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 2 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 13,000 ft (3962 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KROW 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 Roswell Air Center Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Blanca Regional Airport | KSRR | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Cavern City Air Terminal | KCNM | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Lea County Regional Airport | KHOB | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport | KALM | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Holloman Air Force Base | KHMN | 155 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Roswell Air Center Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,671 ft field elevation of Roswell Air Center 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 Roswell Air Center Airport
What is the ICAO code of Roswell Air Center Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Roswell Air Center Airport is KROW, and its IATA code is ROW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Roswell Air Center Airport above sea level?
Roswell Air Center Airport sits at an elevation of 3,671 feet (1119 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Roswell Air Center Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.3016, -104.5310 — in Roswell, New Mexico, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, about 95 km away.
Does KROW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KROW 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 Roswell Air Center Airport?
Roswell Air Center Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 13,000 ft (3962 m) with a PEM surface.