Set in the Mesilla Valley along the Rio Grande, the Las Cruces International Airport lies near Interstates 10 and 25, the highway spine linking El Paso, Texas, with central New Mexico. The field serves general and business aviation, a flight school and occasional charters; it has no scheduled freight or dedicated cargo flights. Although rockets lift off from Spaceport America barely an hour away, the region's freight stays on the ground: the famous Hatch chile peppers and other farm goods travel by truck. Air cargo is handled at El Paso or at the Albuquerque International Sunport with its Foreign-Trade Zone 110. Las Cruces, home to New Mexico State University, is the state's second-largest city.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Las Cruces International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Las Cruces International Airport is LRU. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Las Cruces International Airport located?▼

Las Cruces International Airport is located in Las Cruces, US.

What is the ICAO code of Las Cruces International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Las Cruces International Airport is KLRU. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Las Cruces International Airport?▼

Las Cruces International Airport is at an elevation of 1358 meters (4456 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

32.28940, -106.92200

1358 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from Las Cruces

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Last updated: 7 June 2026

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