KSRR

VFR

SIERRA BLANCA RGNL

RUIDOSO · NEW MEXICO

Elev
6,813.8'
Longest RWY
8,120'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSRR
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
7,813.8'
MSL · field 6,813.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 24
H/W +7 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KSRR

Current METAR

Observed 03:35Z

KSRR 280335Z AUTO 22008KT 13/M13 A3008 RMK AO2
Wind
220° @ 8 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
13°C / -13°C
Altimeter
30.08 inHg
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
8,011 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
15 NM NE
VFR sectional
ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
SRR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LEE BAKER
Address
313 CREE MEADOWS DR, RUIDOSO NM 88345

Flight service · Hours

FSS ABQ
ALBUQUERQUE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MAY - OCT · 0700-1900
  • NOV - APR · 0700-1800

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
220° · 8 kt
RWY 24
241°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 24 · 241° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 7,814 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored61° / 241°8,120 ftASPHStandard L
12/30122° / 302°6,309 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
068,120'8,120'8,120'8,120'VASI 2-box left(3°)
248,120'8,120'8,120'8,120'
126,309'6,309'6,309'6,309'PAPI 2-box left(3°)
306,309'6,309'6,309'6,309'PAPI 2-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 24
LD · CAT I
SRR
110.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 24
KSRR · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA1+
Other services
AFRT,AMB,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Surface condition is unmonitored when unattended.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4561.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 12 and 30. Visual approach slope indicator is available on runway 06. Precision approach path indicators are available on runways 12 and 30. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runways 06/24 and 12/30 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLAfter hours fuel service is available by calling 575-973-0074.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 12/30The pavement classification number value for runway 12/30 is 240/F/C/X/T.Show FAA
  • 06/24The pavement classification number value for runway 06/24 is 690/F/B/X/T.Show FAA
  • 12/30Runway 12/30 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats require 24-hour prior permission from the airport manager.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KSRR

Answer card
ICAO
KSRR
Name
SIERRA BLANCA RGNL
Location
RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO
Elevation
6,813.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
7,813.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
06/24 · 8,120 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 24

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport sits in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Field elevation is 6,813.8 ft MSL, so performance planning matters here. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 06/24 at 8,120 ft. Runway 12/30 is 6,309 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

The field has one ILS approach on runway 24. Published remarks also note visual approach slope indicators on runway 06. Precision approach path indicators are available on runways 12 and 30. Runway end identifier lights are on 12 and 30. Medium intensity runway lighting is available on both runways and is controlled by the CTAF.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Sierra Blanca Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly at (575) 336-8111 for current service details. After-hours fuel service is also listed in the remarks.

This is a high-elevation field in mountain country. Expect density altitude to be a real factor, especially on warm days. The remarks also call out operating limits for larger passenger-carrying aircraft. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. Surface condition is unmonitored when the airport is unattended.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KSRR?
KSRR sits at 6,813.8 ft MSL. That is high enough to make takeoff and climb planning matter on warm days.
What is the longest runway at Sierra Blanca Regional Airport?
The longest runway is 06/24 at 8,120 ft asphalt. Runway 12/30 is 6,309 ft asphalt.
Does KSRR have an ILS approach?
Yes. The airport has one ILS approach for runway 24. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before you fly.
Is Sierra Blanca Regional Airport towered?
No. KSRR has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at KSRR?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KSRR?
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (575) 336-8111 for current service details.
Is after-hours fuel available at KSRR?
Yes. The published remarks say after-hours fuel service is available by calling 575-973-0074. Confirm current availability before you depart.
Are there any special operating limits for larger aircraft at KSRR?
Yes. Aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats require 24-hour prior permission from the airport manager. The remarks also restrict certain scheduled and non-scheduled passenger operations on runway 12/30.

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