Santa Fe Regional (KSAF), New Mexico
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Santa Fe Regional Airport, KSAF, sits at 6,349 feet elevation in northern New Mexico, roughly 28 nautical miles from the Santa Fe metro area. The field is towered and operates on a published schedule of 0600 to 2200 daily, with three paved runways serving a mix of business and general aviation traffic. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 places the airport in Skystar's top operations tier, with business aviation accounting for a majority of the field's 20,892 annual operations. Fuel service includes 100LL and both Jet A grades, and the nearest customs facility is Albuquerque International Sunport, roughly 43 nautical miles to the southwest.
Runways
Santa Fe Regional has three paved runways. The longest, 02/20, is 8,366 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Santa Fe Regional has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 10pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Santa Fe Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ), 43 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Santa Fe Regional recorded 11,347 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August and October. Business aviation traffic at KSAF concentrates in the summer and fall months, with October, August, and July recording the highest operation counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 1,192 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Santa Fe Regional averages 15.9 days above 90°F in July and 30.5 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.5°F, and December the coldest, at 43.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Santa Fe Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: runway notes, noise procedures, pavement strength and other notes.
When the control tower is closed, activate the medium intensity runway lights for runways 02/20 and 15/33 using the CTAF. The lights for runway 02/20 default to low intensity and can be increased using the CTAF.
A noise abatement procedure is in effect; contact the airport manager for details.
PCR VALUE: 170/F/D/X/T
PCR VALUE: 80/F/D/X/T
Midfield lighting is colored.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Santa Fe Regional has five airfields within 44 NM. The closest is Los Alamos (KLAM), 18.02 NM northwest.
Part of the Albuquerque and Santa Fe area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KSAF
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KSAF for business jet operations?
Santa Fe Regional Airport, KSAF, operates three paved runways suitable for business aviation. Runway 02/20 is the longest at 8,366 feet with a width of 150 feet, and it carries the highest pavement rating of the three. Runway 15/33 measures 6,316 feet by 100 feet, while runway 10/28 offers 6,301 feet by 75 feet. All three surfaces are asphalt. The choice among them typically depends on wind and aircraft performance requirements at this field's elevation of 6,349 feet.
Is fuel available at Santa Fe Regional Airport?
Santa Fe Regional Airport, identified by the code KSAF, carries 100LL, Jet A, and Jet A+ in its fuel inventory. The field is towered and operates on a published attendance schedule from 0600 to 2200 daily. Dispatchers planning fuel stops should note the airport's high elevation of 6,349 feet, which affects density altitude and aircraft performance planning. No confirmed fuel volume or supplier data accompanies this listing, so operators should verify availability directly ahead of arrival.
Does KSAF have customs clearance onsite?
Santa Fe Regional Airport does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is Albuquerque International Sunport, KABQ, located approximately 43 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance for international arrivals need to route through KABQ or another designated port of entry before or instead of landing at KSAF. This distance should factor into fuel and routing plans for any flight crossing an international border into Santa Fe.
What noise abatement procedures apply at Santa Fe Regional Airport?
Santa Fe Regional Airport, KSAF, publishes a noise abatement procedure that operators should reference through the airport manager, listed in the field's general remarks as AMGR. Beyond this notation, specific abatement routes or altitude restrictions are not detailed in the airport's standard remarks. Crews should contact airport management directly for the current procedure text before departure or arrival planning. This applies to both fixed-wing business aircraft and other traffic using the field's three runways.
What is the pavement rating for the runways at KSAF?
Santa Fe Regional Airport reports two distinct pavement classification values across its runway system. One runway carries a PCR value of 170/F / D/X / T, while another shows a PCR value of 80/F / D/X / T. These figures indicate the relative strength rating assigned to the respective pavement sections and should be checked against specific aircraft weight and gear configuration before operating heavier business jets. Dispatchers should match aircraft weight limits to the correct runway based on these published values rather than assuming uniform strength across the field.