Dona Ana County International Jetport (KDNA), New Mexico
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Dona Ana County International Jetport (KDNA) sits in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, a short distance from the Texas and Mexico border and roughly 20.6 nm from the El Paso metro area. Its single runway spans 9,550 feet, giving it capacity for a wide range of business aircraft, and onsite CBP inspection services with a USDA compliance agreement support cross-border operations without a diversion to a separate customs airport.
Runways
Dona Ana County International Jetport has one paved runway, 10/28, 9,550 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Dona Ana County International Jetport has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Dona Ana County International Jetport has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Dona Ana County International Jetport recorded 2,860 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KDNA builds through the year and peaks in October, with April, June, August, and September also running above the January-through-March baseline.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 284 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Dona Ana County International Jetport averages 28.1 days above 90°F in June, 20.5 freeze days in January and 0.5 snow days in December. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 95.9°F, and December the coldest, at 56.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Dona Ana County International Jetport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact El Paso Approach on frequency; if unable to contact El Paso Approach, contact El Paso Approach directly.
REIL for runway 10 and 28, and MIRL for runway 10/28, are pilot-activated via CTAF. PAPI for runway 10 and 28 operates continuously.
100LL is available H24 via self-service using a credit card.
Jet A1+ is also available after 1800, subject to a call-out fee.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Dona Ana County International Jetport has five airfields within 27 NM. The closest is Cielo Dorado Estates, 3.61 NM northeast.
Part of the El Paso and Southern New Mexico area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KDNA
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available on the field at KDNA?
Yes. Dona Ana County International Jetport has onsite CBP inspection services, so arriving aircraft can clear customs without diverting to another airport. The airport also operates under a USDA compliance agreement, which covers agricultural inspection requirements alongside standard customs processing. This combination makes KDNA a practical port of entry for operators crossing from Mexico given its position near the border. Crews should still confirm current CBP hours and any advance notice requirements directly with the facility before planning an international arrival.
How long is the runway at Dona Ana County International Jetport?
Dona Ana County International Jetport has a single runway, 10/28, measuring 9,550 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length places KDNA among airports capable of handling larger business jets without runway-length restrictions common at shorter fields. The airport's field elevation is 4,113 feet, a factor operators should weigh alongside runway length when computing takeoff and landing performance, particularly in the warmer months. The airport is non-towered, so runway lighting activation and traffic coordination follow CTAF procedures rather than tower instructions.
What fuel is available at KDNA and when?
Dona Ana County International Jetport stocks both 100LL and Jet A1+. The 100LL grade is available H24 through self-service via credit card, giving piston operators access at any hour without staff involvement. Jet A1+ is also available but only after 1800, and it is subject to a call-out fee outside the airport's staffed hours. The published attendance schedule runs daily from 0700 to 1800, so jet fuel requests before or after that window should be planned with the call-out condition in mind.
Is Dona Ana County International Jetport a towered airport?
No. KDNA is a non-towered field, and runway lighting is pilot-controlled rather than tower-managed. The REIL lights on runway 10 and 28 and the MIRL for runway 10/28 are activated via CTAF, while the PAPI on both ends operates continuously. For clearance delivery, pilots are instructed to contact El Paso Approach on frequency, and if unable to reach them, to contact El Paso Approach directly, given the field's proximity to that facility's airspace.
How hot does it get at Dona Ana County International Jetport in summer?
Summer heat is significant at Dona Ana County International Jetport. June sees an average of 28.1 days above 90°F with a mean high of 95.9°F, the warmest combination of the year, and July and August remain close behind with 26.9 and 24.5 days above 90°F respectively. Winters bring the opposite extreme, with January and December each averaging around 20 days below freezing. Operators planning summer flights should account for density altitude effects given the field elevation of 4,113 feet combined with these high temperatures.