Taos Regional Airport (KSKX)
Medium airport · Taos, New Mexico, United States
Airport data
| Name | Taos Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSKX |
| IATA | TSM |
| Elevation | 7,095 ft (2163 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°27'9" W 105°40'39" 36.45249, -105.67749 |
| Location | Taos, New Mexico, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,504 ft (1678 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Taos Regional Airport at a glance
Taos Regional Airport is a medium airport in Taos, New Mexico, United States, known to airline systems as TSM. The field elevation of 7,095 ft (2163 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSKX are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 5,504 ft (1678 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 KSKX 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 Taos Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Municipal Airport | KSAF | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Las Vegas Municipal Airport | KLVS | 101 km (55 NM) |
| San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field | KALS | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Double Eagle II Airport | KAEG | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Albuquerque International Sunport | KABQ | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Taos Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7,095 ft field elevation of Taos 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 Taos Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Taos Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Taos Regional Airport is KSKX, and its IATA code is TSM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Taos Regional Airport above sea level?
Taos Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 7,095 feet (2163 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Taos Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.4525, -105.6775 — in Taos, New Mexico, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Santa Fe Municipal Airport, about 100 km away.
Does KSKX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSKX 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 Taos Regional Airport?
Taos Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 5,504 ft (1678 m) with a ASP surface.