Las Cruces International Airport
KLRU, Las Cruces, NM
- Longest runway
- 12/30 (7,506 ft)
About 8 miles to downtown Las Cruces
Las Cruces International airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Las Cruces
Las Cruces International Airport is about 15 minutes from downtown Las Cruces, and El Paso is about 45 minutes south.
- Main airport
- LRU / KLRU
- Elevation
- 4,456 ft
- Longest runway
- 12/30 (7,506 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Las Cruces
Las Cruces has a 7,500-foot runway.
New Mexico State University, White Sands and Spaceport America bring visitors.
Las Cruces Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
El Paso International Airport
KELP, El Paso, TX
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (12,020 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 5 miles to downtown El Paso
El Paso International airport guideBefore You Book Las Cruces
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
White Sands
White Sands National Park is about an hour away.
Heat
Summer heat reduces aircraft performance.
When Demand Peaks in Las Cruces
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Fall
- Chile harvest and NMSU football.
- Year-round
- White Sands National Park.
Flight Times and Prices to Las Cruces
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to LRU for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,905 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$25,500–$32,000 | 4 hr 20 min$40,000–$61,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 681 mi | 1 hr 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,663 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 5 min$22,500–$28,000 | 3 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 588 mi | 1 hr 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,241 mi | 3 hr 15 min$14,300–$20,500 | 3 hr 5 min$17,200–$22,000 | 2 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 713 mi | 2 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 948 mi | 2 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 539 mi | 1 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Las Cruces
Light jets fly from Texas, Arizona and Colorado.
Las Cruces Private Jet Questions
How far is Las Cruces airport from downtown?
About eight miles, or 15 minutes by car.
How long is a private flight from Dallas to Las Cruces?
About 1 hr 45 min from Love Field in a light jet.
