Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport
Alamogordo, United States
Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport
Gateway to the White Sands desert region of New Mexico.
- ›Located adjacent to Holloman Air Force Base in southern New Mexico.
- ›Sits at an elevation of approximately 4,198 feet (1,280 meters) above sea level.
- ›Serves as a gateway to White Sands National Park and White Sands Missile Range.
- ›Primarily a general aviation airport with historically intermittent commercial service.
- ›The airport's name reflects its proximity to the iconic White Sands gypsum dunes.
Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) is a small regional airport serving Alamogordo, New Mexico, situated near the iconic White Sands National Park and Holloman Air Force Base. The airport has historically supported both general aviation and limited commercial services for the surrounding Tularosa Basin communities. Its location in southern New Mexico makes it a convenient entry point for visitors exploring White Sands, the Sacramento Mountains, and the area's rich aerospace heritage.
- Main Terminal — A single modest terminal handling general aviation operations and any scheduled or charter services for the region.
- Rental cars available at or near the airport
- Taxi and rideshare services in Alamogordo
- Personal vehicle pickup
- Holiday Inn Express Alamogordo
- Hampton Inn Alamogordo
- Comfort Inn & Suites Alamogordo
- White Sands Motel
Dining options inside the terminal are extremely limited given the airport's small size, so travelers should plan to eat before arrival or after reaching Alamogordo. The city of Alamogordo itself offers a range of casual dining spots, Mexican restaurants, and diners within a short drive. White Sands Boulevard in downtown Alamogordo is the main corridor for food and refreshments.
- Rent a car at or near the airport — public transit options in the Alamogordo area are very limited.
- Visit White Sands National Park early in the morning or near sunset to avoid midday heat and crowds.
- Check road and range closure schedules for US Highway 70, which passes through White Sands and is occasionally closed for military missile tests from Holloman AFB.
- Bring plenty of water and sun protection; the Tularosa Basin desert climate can be extreme, especially in summer.
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Alamogordo–White Sands Regional Airport is a city-owned public-use airport located four nautical miles southwest of the central business district of Alamogordo, a city in Otero County, New Mexico. It opened in 1959 and was formerly known as Alamogordo Municipal Airport. The airport was the home for Black Hills Aviation, with a fleet of fire fighting aircraft. The company was bought out by Neptune Aviation in 1993 and moved to Missoula, Montana. Neptune still bases some of its current fleet of British Aerospace 146 jets at Alamogordo during active forest fire seasons. The airport also sees large MD-87 firefighting jets operated by Erickson Aero Tanker.
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