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Las Cruces International Airport

IATA LRUICAO KLRULocal LRU🇺🇸 Las Cruces
Coordinates
32.2894°N, 106.9220°W
Elevation
4,456 ft (1,358 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-NM
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
7.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:44
Sunrise
06:12
Sunset
20:17
Civil dusk
20:44

About 14h 5m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Las Cruces International Airport

Las Cruces International Airport

Las Cruces International Airport is a city-owned, public airport nine miles west of the central business district of Las Cruces, in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. It is in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2019–23 which categorized it as a regional general aviation facility.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KLRU

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 307,506 ft / 2,288 m100 ftAspLightedOpen
04 / 227,501 ft / 2,286 m105 ftAspLightedOpen
08 / 266,069 ft / 1,850 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWOSAWOS 3119.025 MHz
CNTRALBUQUERQUE CNTR128.200 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.700 MHz

Navaids(1)

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Las Cruces International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Las Cruces International Airport?

The ICAO code for Las Cruces International Airport is KLRU, and its IATA code is LRU.

Where is Las Cruces International Airport located?

Las Cruces International Airport is medium airport located in Las Cruces, United States, at an elevation of 4,456 ft (1,358 m).

How many runways does Las Cruces International Airport have?

Las Cruces International Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 7,506 ft / 2,288 m.

What time zone is Las Cruces International Airport in?

Las Cruces International Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Las Cruces International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Las Cruces International Airport is approximately 7.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Las Cruces International Airport?

The nearest airport to Las Cruces International Airport is Solo Ranch Airport (NM08), about 24 nm to the w, followed by Hatch Municipal Airport and Cielo Dorado Estates Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Las Cruces International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.