Grant County Airport (KSVC)
Medium airport · Silver City, New Mexico, United States
Airport data
| Name | Grant County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSVC |
| IATA | SVC |
| Elevation | 5,446 ft (1660 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°38'12" W 108°9'17" 32.63670, -108.15474 |
| Location | Silver City, New Mexico, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,537 ft (1383 m) | 80 ft | GRE | No |
| 08/26 | 6,803 ft (2074 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 4,675 ft (1425 m) | 75 ft | GRE | No |
| 17/35 | 5,473 ft (1668 m) | 75 ft | GRE | No |
Grant County Airport at a glance
Grant County Airport is a medium airport in Silver City, New Mexico, United States, known to airline systems as SVC. The field elevation of 5,446 ft (1660 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSVC 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 4 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 6,803 ft (2074 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSVC 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 Grant County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deming Municipal Airport | KDMN | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport | KTCS | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Las Cruces International Airport | KLRU | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) | KBIF | 188 km (102 NM) |
| Bisbee Douglas International Airport | KDUG | 189 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Grant County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,446 ft field elevation of Grant County 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 Grant County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Grant County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Grant County Airport is KSVC, and its IATA code is SVC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Grant County Airport above sea level?
Grant County Airport sits at an elevation of 5,446 feet (1660 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Grant County Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.6367, -108.1547 — in Silver City, New Mexico, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Deming Municipal Airport, about 58 km away.
Does KSVC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSVC 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 Grant County Airport?
Grant County Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,803 ft (2074 m) with a ASP surface.