Sierra Blanca Regional (KSRR), New Mexico
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Sierra Blanca Regional (KSRR), serving Ruidoso, New Mexico, sits at 6,814 feet elevation in the Sacramento Mountains, roughly 101 nautical miles from the nearest major metro. The field is non-towered and offers two paved runways, including a full-length 8,120-foot strip capable of handling business jet traffic, with fuel service scheduled on a seasonal basis rather than around the clock.
Runways
Sierra Blanca Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 06/24, is 8,120 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Sierra Blanca Regional has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Sierra Blanca Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Roswell Air Center (KROW), 51 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Sierra Blanca Regional recorded 1,953 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KSRR concentrates in the summer and early fall months, peaking in August, with volumes roughly four times higher than the February low.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 292 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Sierra Blanca Regional averages 8.2 days above 90°F in June, 27.1 freeze days in January and 2.7 snow days in December. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 86.6°F, and December the coldest, at 50.0°F.
Weather station is 5.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Sierra Blanca Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
REIL is activated on Runway 12 and 30, and PAPI is activated on Runway 12 and 30, both via CTAF. MIRL is activated on Runway 06/24 and 12/30 via CTAF. The VASI on Runway 06 is out of service indefinitely.
Runway 12/30 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 30 passenger seats.
The VASI on Runway 06 is out of service indefinitely.
PCR VALUE: 690/F/B/X/T
PCR VALUE: 240/F/C/X/T
Surface conditions are unmonitored when the airport is unattended.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Sierra Blanca Regional has three airfields within 47 NM. The closest is Carrizozo Municipal, 21.51 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KSRR
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KSRR?
The longest runway at Sierra Blanca Regional (KSRR) is Runway 06/24, a paved asphalt strip measuring 8,120 feet long and 100 feet wide. The airport's secondary runway, 12/30, is shorter at 6,309 feet and narrower at 75 feet wide. Both runways are asphalt surfaces. Runway 06/24's length makes it the primary strip for larger business aircraft operating into this high-elevation field at 6,814 feet.
Are there any restrictions on using Runway 12/30 at Sierra Blanca Regional?
Yes. Runway 12/30 at Sierra Blanca Regional is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 30 passenger seats. This restriction applies specifically to the 6,309-foot, 75-foot-wide runway and does not affect the longer Runway 06/24. Operators planning larger passenger-carrying flights should plan around this limitation when evaluating KSRR for arrival or departure.
Is fuel available at all hours at KSRR?
No, fuel service at Sierra Blanca Regional follows a seasonal attendance schedule rather than continuous availability. From May through October, service runs daily from 0700 to 1900 local time, while from November through April the hours shift to 0700-1800 daily. Both 100LL and Jet A-equivalent fuel are available at the field. Operators should plan arrivals within these published windows given the airport is non-towered and unattended outside these hours.
Does KSRR have onsite customs clearance?
Sierra Blanca Regional does not have onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at Roswell International (KROW), located approximately 51 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near Ruidoso should plan to route through KROW rather than expecting service at KSRR itself. This distance should factor into fuel and routing planning for any international arrival into the area.
What lighting is available at Sierra Blanca Regional, and are there any outages?
Sierra Blanca Regional (KSRR) has runway edge lighting activated by CTAF, including REIL on Runway 12 and 30, PAPI on Runway 12 and 30, and MIRL on both Runway 06/24 and 12/30. However, the VASI on Runway 06 is out of service indefinitely. Pilots planning visual approaches to Runway 06 should note the absence of VASI guidance and rely on other available lighting aids at this non-towered field.