Sierra Blanca Regional Airport — Alto, United States
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Distance & flight time from RUI
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport serves Ruidoso, a mountain resort town in southern New Mexico known for skiing, horse racing at Ruidoso Downs, and cool-weather tourism. RUI provides general aviation access at high elevation in the Sacramento Mountains, supporting private aircraft, charter flights, and seasonal visitors heading to the area's casinos and ski resorts. The airport's location amid rugged terrain makes it a valuable alternative to the long mountain drive from Albuquerque or El Paso. While it lacks major scheduled airline service, Sierra Blanca Regional remains an important gateway for tourism-driven traffic during peak ski and racing seasons in this scenic corner of New Mexico.
Runways at Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8120 ft (2475 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 12/30 | 6309 ft (1923 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 126.475 MHz |
| CNTR | ALBUQUERQUE CNTR | 132.65 MHz |
| FSS | ALBUQUERQUE RDO | 122.25 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.8 MHz |
Airports near Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI)
- Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) — 81.5 km (50.6 mi)
- Holloman Air Force Base (HMN) — 86.3 km (53.6 mi)
- Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) — 94.9 km (59.0 mi)
- Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport (TCS) — 163.3 km (101.5 mi)
- Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) — 172.5 km (107.2 mi)
- Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) — 183.8 km (114.2 mi)
- Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF) — 196.1 km (121.9 mi)
- El Paso International Airport (ELP) — 199.9 km (124.2 mi)
RUI is the code for Sierra Blanca Regional Airport near Ruidoso, New Mexico, a general aviation airport serving the mountain resort town's ski and tourism traffic.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Sierra Blanca Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Sierra Blanca Regional Airport is RUI.
What is the ICAO code for Sierra Blanca Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Sierra Blanca Regional Airport is KSRR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.