Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)
Medium airport · Alto, New Mexico, United States
Airport data
| Name | Sierra Blanca Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSRR |
| IATA | RUI |
| Elevation | 6,814 ft (2077 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°27'46" W 105°32'6" 33.46280, -105.53500 |
| Location | Alto, New Mexico, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,120 ft (2475 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 6,309 ft (1923 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport at a glance
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport is a medium airport in Alto, New Mexico, United States, known to airline systems as RUI. The field elevation of 6,814 ft (2077 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSRR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 8,120 ft (2475 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSRR 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 Sierra Blanca Regional Airport
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 | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Holloman Air Force Base | KHMN | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Roswell Air Center Airport | KROW | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport | KTCS | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Cavern City Air Terminal | KCNM | 173 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sierra Blanca Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,814 ft field elevation of Sierra Blanca 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 Sierra Blanca Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sierra Blanca Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sierra Blanca Regional Airport is KSRR, and its IATA code is RUI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sierra Blanca Regional Airport above sea level?
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 6,814 feet (2077 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sierra Blanca Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.4628, -105.5350 — in Alto, New Mexico, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport, about 82 km away.
Does KSRR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSRR 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 Sierra Blanca Regional Airport?
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 8,120 ft (2475 m) with a ASP surface.