San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field — Alamosa, United States
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Distance & flight time from ALS
San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field
San Luis Valley Regional Airport, also called Bergman Field, serves the city of Alamosa in southern Colorado at a striking 7,539 feet above sea level, well over a mile high, its single runway set in the high-altitude San Luis Valley between two Colorado mountain ranges. This valley is one of the largest high-altitude desert basins in the world, and Alamosa functions as its main population center. Denver sits a direct flight from this remote mountain valley, saving a long and often snowy mountain drive for much of the year.
Runways at San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field (ALS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8521 ft (2597 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field (ALS)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 135.175 MHz |
| CNTR | DENVER CNTR | 128.375 MHz |
| RDO | DENVER RDO | 122.15 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.8 MHz |
Airports near San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field (ALS)
- Taos Regional Airport (TSM) — 110.5 km (68.7 mi)
- Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) — 153.2 km (95.2 mi)
- Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) — 154.0 km (95.7 mi)
- Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (FCS) — 169.0 km (105.0 mi)
- Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) — 169.9 km (105.6 mi)
- City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) — 183.4 km (114.0 mi)
- Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) — 188.6 km (117.2 mi)
- Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) — 203.1 km (126.2 mi)
Because the airfield sits so high above sea level, pilots factor the code ALS into performance planning for takeoff distance and aircraft loading, a consideration that matters far less at most other regional airports closer to sea level.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field?
The IATA code for San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field is ALS.
What is the ICAO code for San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field?
The ICAO code for San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field is KALS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.