Las Cruces International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Las Cruces, United States. Its IATA code is LRU and its ICAO code is KLRU. The airport lies at an elevation of 4,456 ft (1,358 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 7,506 ft (2,288 m) long. Local time follows the America/Denver time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LRU
- ICAO code
- KLRU
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 4,456 ft (1,358 m)
- Coordinates
- 32.2894, -106.9220
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,501 ft · 2,286 m | 105 ft · 32 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 08/26 | 6,069 ft · 1,850 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 12/30 | 7,506 ft · 2,288 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Las Cruces International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ELP El Paso International Airport | El Paso, United States | 74 km · 46 mi |
| CJS Abraham González International Airport | Ciudad Juárez, Mexico | 86 km · 53 mi |
| SVC Grant County Airport | Silver City, United States | 122 km · 76 mi |
| CNM Cavern City Air Terminal | Carlsbad, United States | 250 km · 155 mi |
| ROW Roswell Air Center Airport | Roswell, United States | 250 km · 155 mi |
| ABQ Albuquerque International Sunport | Albuquerque, United States | 307 km · 191 mi |
| SAF Santa Fe Municipal Airport | Santa Fe, United States | 378 km · 235 mi |
| GUP Gallup Municipal Airport | Gallup, United States | 398 km · 247 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LRU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 1,085 | 674 | 586 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 1,630 | 1,013 | 880 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,100 | 1,305 | 1,134 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,085 | 1,917 | 1,666 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,275 | 5,142 | 4,468 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,605 | 5,347 | 4,646 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,882 | 5,519 | 4,796 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,919 | 5,542 | 4,816 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,761 | 6,065 | 5,271 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 10,658 | 6,623 | 5,755 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,807 | 6,715 | 5,835 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,931 | 8,035 | 6,982 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 13,236 | 8,225 | 7,147 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,347 | 8,293 | 7,207 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,060 | 9,358 | 8,132 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,642 | 9,720 | 8,446 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 119.025 |
| CNTR | ALBUQUERQUE CNTR | 128.200 |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Las Cruces International Airport?
The IATA code of Las Cruces International Airport is LRU and its ICAO code is KLRU.
Where is Las Cruces International Airport located?
Las Cruces International Airport is in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States, at 32.2894, -106.9220.
What time zone is Las Cruces International Airport in?
Las Cruces International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Denver. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Las Cruces International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 7,506 ft (2,288 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Las Cruces International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is El Paso International Airport (ELP), about 74 km (46 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.