Spaceport America Airport (9NM9), New Mexico
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Spaceport America (9NM9) is a private-use airport near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, sitting at 4,622 feet elevation and built around a single 12,000-foot concrete runway. The field is unattended with no control tower, and traffic delivery is handled through Albuquerque ARTCC. Business aviation volume is modest, per FAA TFMSC data for 2025, and the nearest customs facility lies at KDNA, roughly 68 nautical miles away. The closest comparable airports include Truth or Consequences Municipal and Las Cruces International, both within reach for diversion or support.
Runways
Spaceport America Airport has one paved runway, 16/34, 12,000 ft long and 200 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Spaceport America Airport has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Spaceport America Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Dona Ana County International Jetport (KDNA), 68 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Spaceport America Airport recorded 11 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in February, March and August. Business aviation traffic at Spaceport America (9NM9) is concentrated in the early months of the year, with February and March each recording the year's highest monthly totals.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month February, 3 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 10.6 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Spaceport America Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: access and other notes.
The runway is marked with non-precision markings, but no instrument approach procedures are published for this field.
For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC.
An AWOS-3PT weather observation system located at 0A0 is associated with Spaceport America Airport, 9NM9.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Spaceport America Airport has four airfields within 45 NM. The closest is Truth Or Consequences Municipal (KTCS), 21.12 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there customs service at Spaceport America (9NM9)?
Spaceport America does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is KDNA, located approximately 68 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international origins should plan to clear customs there before or after their visit to 9NM9. Contact should be made with that facility in advance to confirm current procedures.
What runway is available at 9NM9?
Spaceport America has a single runway, designated 16/34, measuring 12,000 feet long and 200 feet wide with a concrete surface. This is the only paved surface at the field, and it is also listed as the airport's maximum paved length. The runway carries non-precision markings, though no instrument approach procedures are published for the field.
Is Spaceport America a towered airport?
Spaceport America (9NM9) is a non-towered, unattended facility. Pilots operating here handle traffic separation using standard non-towered procedures, and clearance delivery is available by contacting Albuquerque ARTCC. An AWOS-3PT weather observation system associated with 9NM9 is located at 0A0 for current conditions.
What fuel is available at Spaceport America?
Spaceport America stocks 100LL, Jet A, and Jet A+ fuel. The airport is a private-use facility with an unattended schedule, so operators should coordinate fuel arrangements ahead of arrival. Business aviation traffic here remains light, with FAA TFMSC data showing 11 business aviation operations recorded for 2025.