Las Cruces International (KLRU), New Mexico
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Las Cruces International (KLRU) is a non-towered, public-use airport in southern New Mexico, roughly 39 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The field recorded 5,856 total annual operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 4,394 of those movements. Three paved runways, including a 7,506-foot concrete strip, support a range of aircraft, though a documented weight restriction applies to at least one runway. Customs clearance is not available on-site, with the nearest facility located at KDNA.
Runways
Las Cruces International has three paved runways. The longest, 12/30, is 7,506 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Las Cruces International has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Las Cruces International does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Dona Ana County International Jetport (KDNA), 27 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Las Cruces International recorded 4,394 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January, February and March. Business aviation traffic at KLRU is somewhat more concentrated in the January through March period, per FAA TFMSC data, than during the second half of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 396 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 2.4 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Las Cruces International has published operating constraints in five categories: weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
ACR aircraft and aircraft over 30,000 pounds are not authorized.
MALSR is activated for Runway 30. MIRL serves Runway 04/22 and Runway 08/26, and HIRL serves Runway 12/30, all controlled via CTAF. REIL for Runway 12 operates from sunset to sunrise. PAPI is installed for Runway 08 and Runway 26, and VASI for Runway 22, both operating continuously. MIRL for Runway 08/26 is preset to low intensity, with intensity increase available via CTAF.
Runway 30 is the calm wind runway.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport from September through March. UAS training occurs on the airport.
PCR VALUE: 90/F/D/X/T
PCR VALUE: 240/F/C/X/T
PCR VALUE: 520/R/B/W/T
Block cracking with cracks up to 3 inches wide is present, along with raveling and weathering.
For UAS training coordination, contact Albuquerque ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Las Cruces International has five airfields within 41 NM. The closest is Hatch Municipal, 26.22 NM northwest.
Part of the El Paso and Southern New Mexico area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KLRU
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available on-site at KLRU?
Las Cruces International does not have on-site customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is KDNA, located approximately 27 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs processing should plan to clear at that facility before or after operating into KLRU. This distance should factor into routing and ground transportation planning for international arrivals. Dispatchers handling cross-border legs into Las Cruces should confirm customs procedures directly with KDNA in advance.
What is the longest runway at KLRU?
The longest runway at Las Cruces International is Runway 12/30, a 7,506-foot concrete surface with a width of 100 feet. Runway 04/22 is nearly as long at 7,501 feet, with an asphalt surface and a width of 105 feet. A third runway, 08/26, measures 6,069 feet on asphalt. All three runways at KLRU are paved, giving operators multiple options depending on wind and aircraft performance requirements.
Are there weight restrictions on runways at Las Cruces International?
Yes, Las Cruces International restricts ACR aircraft and any aircraft over 30,000 pounds on at least one runway, per airfield remarks. Dispatchers should verify which runway carries this restriction before planning operations for heavier aircraft. Pavement condition data also varies by runway, with PCR values ranging from 90 to 520 depending on the surface in question. Aircraft near or above this weight threshold should confirm runway assignment and pavement suitability with airport operations ahead of arrival.
What pavement condition issues are reported at KLRU?
Airfield remarks for Las Cruces International note block cracking with cracks up to 3 inches wide, along with raveling and weathering on the affected surface. This condition report suggests operators should exercise caution regarding surface roughness on the runway in question. No further detail on which specific runway this applies to is given beyond the remark itself. Crews planning operations into KLRU, particularly with sensitive landing gear or high-speed rejected takeoff scenarios, should factor this pavement condition into their planning.
Does Las Cruces International have seasonal traffic patterns?
Business aviation traffic at Las Cruces International, per FAA TFMSC data for 2025, shows a concentration of operations in the early months of the year. January through March each recorded near 390 operations, higher than the totals seen from mid-summer through year-end, when monthly counts dropped into the 320s and 340s. This pattern suggests dispatchers scheduling repeat trips into KLRU during Q1 should anticipate a somewhat busier field than in the fall or winter months. Total annual business aviation operations at KLRU reached 4,394 for the year.