Taos Regional (KSKX), New Mexico
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Taos Regional Airport, KSKX, sits at 7,095 feet elevation in northern New Mexico, roughly 80 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The field is unattended by a control tower and operates on a published attendance schedule, serving business aviation traffic that made up the majority of its 2025 operations. Its 8,600-foot concrete runway accommodates a wide range of turbine aircraft, while a secondary asphalt runway offers a shorter option for lighter operations.
Runways
Taos Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 8,600 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Taos Regional has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7:30am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Taos Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ), 96 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Taos Regional recorded 2,197 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KSKX concentrates most heavily in July, with elevated activity also seen from January through March relative to the spring low point in April.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 285 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 3.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Taos Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
REIL for runways 04, 13, and 31, PAPI for runways 04, 13, 22, and 31, and MIRL for runways 04/22 and 13/31 are pilot-activated on CTAF.
Runway 04 has a 150-foot blast pad. Runway 22 has a 250-foot blast pad.
Runway 13 has a 150-foot blast pad. Runway 31 has a 150-foot blast pad.
The parallel taxiway for runway 04/22 is equipped with retro-reflectors.
Wildlife activity has been reported in the vicinity of the airport.
Avoid overflight of the Taos Pueblo World Heritage Site, located 5 nautical miles east of the airport.
Fuel service is available after hours; an after-hours callout fee applies for Jet A.
For clearance delivery when unable to contact flight service on the FSS frequency, contact Albuquerque ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Taos Regional has four airfields within 45 NM. The closest is Angel Fire (KAXX), 18.59 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways does KSKX offer for business jet operations?
Taos Regional Airport, KSKX, operates two paved runways. Runway 13/31 is the primary surface at 8,600 feet long and 100 feet wide, built with a concrete surface. Runway 04/22 is asphalt, measuring 5,504 feet long and 75 feet wide. Both runways carry blast pads at their approach ends, ranging from 150 to 250 feet depending on the runway end. The longer runway supports most business aviation traffic given the airport's high elevation.
Is fuel available at KSKX outside normal hours?
Taos Regional Airport stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel, with the field's Jet A listed as A1+ grade. Standard attendance runs all week from 0730 to 1800 local time. Fuel service is available after hours, but a callout fee applies specifically for Jet A uplifts outside the attended schedule. Dispatchers planning arrivals or departures outside the 0730-1800 window should account for this additional charge when budgeting fuel costs at KSKX.
Where does KSKX traffic clear customs?
Taos Regional Airport, KSKX, has no onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at Albuquerque, KABQ, located approximately 96 nautical miles away. Crews arriving internationally must plan a stop at KABQ or another customs-equipped airport before proceeding to Taos. This distance should factor into fuel and routing plans for any international itinerary terminating at KSKX.
How busy is Taos Regional Airport and when does traffic peak?
Taos Regional Airport recorded 3,682 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 2,197 of those classified as business aviation activity. Monthly business aviation operations show clear concentration in certain periods, with July recording the highest count at 285 operations. Winter months of January through March also show elevated activity compared to the spring low in April. Dispatchers should expect ramp and runway demand at KSKX to build notably during summer, particularly July.
Are there any airspace or wildlife cautions near KSKX?
Pilots operating at Taos Regional Airport, KSKX, should avoid overflight of the Taos Pueblo World Heritage Site, located five nautical miles east of the airport. Wildlife activity has also been reported in the vicinity of the airport, warranting caution during approach and departure phases. The parallel taxiway serving runway 04/22 is equipped with retro-reflectors. For clearance delivery when unable to contact flight service on the FSS frequency, pilots should contact Albuquerque ARTCC.