Santa Fe Municipal Airport (KSAF)
Medium airport · Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Airport data
| Name | Santa Fe Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSAF |
| IATA | SAF |
| Elevation | 6,348 ft (1935 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°37'2" W 106°5'20" 35.61710, -106.08900 |
| Location | Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,366 ft (2550 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 6,301 ft (1921 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
| 15/33 | 6,316 ft (1925 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Santa Fe Municipal Airport at a glance
Santa Fe Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States, known to airline systems as SAF. The field elevation of 6,348 ft (1935 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSAF 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 — 02/20 — offers 8,366 ft (2550 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSAF 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 Santa Fe Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque International Sunport | KABQ | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Double Eagle II Airport | KAEG | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Las Vegas Municipal Airport | KLVS | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Taos Regional Airport | KSKX | 100 km (54 NM) |
| San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field | KALS | 203 km (110 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Santa Fe Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,348 ft field elevation of Santa Fe Municipal 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 Santa Fe Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Santa Fe Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Santa Fe Municipal Airport is KSAF, and its IATA code is SAF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Santa Fe Municipal Airport above sea level?
Santa Fe Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 6,348 feet (1935 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Santa Fe Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.6171, -106.0890 — in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Albuquerque International Sunport, about 80 km away.
Does KSAF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSAF 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 Santa Fe Municipal Airport?
Santa Fe Municipal Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 8,366 ft (2550 m) with a ASP surface.