KLRU

VFR

LAS CRUCES INTL

LAS CRUCES · NEW MEXICO

Elev
4,456.9'
Longest RWY
7,506'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR10:35Z
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Before you fly into KLRU
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,456.9'
MSL · field 4,456.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +5 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF KLRU

Current METAR

Observed 10:35Z

KLRU 121035Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 23/M06 A2996 RMK AO2 T02261062
Wind
240° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / -6°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
6,437 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
8 NM W
VFR sectional
ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
LRU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANDY HUME
Address
PO BOX 20000, LAS CRUCES NM 88004

Flight service · Hours

FSS ABQ
ALBUQUERQUE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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240° · 5 kt
RWY 22
227°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 227° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,457 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30127° / 307°7,506 ftCONCStandard L
04/22Favored47° / 227°7,501 ftASPHStandard L
08/2682° / 262°6,069 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
127,506'7,506'7,506'7,506'
307,506'7,506'7,500'7,500'MALSR
047,499'7,499'7,499'7,499'
227,499'7,499'7,499'7,499'VASI 4-box left(3°)
086,069'6,069'6,050'6,050'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
266,069'6,069'6,069'6,069'PAPI 4-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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KLRU LAS CRUCES INTL in LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO, showing runways 12/30, 04/22, 08/26 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 30
LD · CAT I
LRU
109.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 30
KLRU · 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+
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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

  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT SEP-MAR. UAS TRNG ON ARPT.
  • UAS TRNG & FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 30; MIRL RWY 04/22 & 8/26; HIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF. REIL RWY 12 SS-SR. PAPI RWY 08, 26 & VASI RWY 22 ON CONSLY. MIRL RWY 08/26 PRESET LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22PCR VALUE: 90/F/D/X/T
  • 08/26PCR VALUE: 240/F/C/X/T
  • 12/30PCR VALUE: 520/R/B/W/T
  • 04/22ACR & ACFT OVER 30000 LBS NA.
  • 12/30RWY 30 CALM WIND RWY.

Other notes

  • 48 HR PPR FOR ACR ACFT WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS - 575-541-2471/2473.
  • 04/22BLOCK CRACKING UP TO 3 IN WIDE CRACKS, RAVELING, AND WEATHERING.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KLRU

Answer card
ICAO
KLRU
Name
LAS CRUCES INTL
Location
LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO
Elevation
4,456.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,456.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
12/30 · 7,506 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
240° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Las Cruces Intl is in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The field elevation is 4,456.9 ft MSL. It has three runways. The longest is runway 12/30 at 7,506 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.

One ILS approach is published for runway 30. Runway 30 is also the calm wind runway. The pattern altitude is not published, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern around 5,457 ft MSL.

Francis Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Southwest Aviation is also on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Frost Aviation Services is on the field too. It carries 100LL.

The lighting setup is worth a look before arrival. Runway 30 has medium intensity approach lights with runway alignment indicator lights. Runway 12/30 has high intensity runway lights. Runway 08/26 uses preset low intensity lights that can be increased on CTAF. Runway 22 has visual approach slope indicators that stay on continuously. Birds are reported on and near the airport from September through March. UAS training also takes place on the airport. The field sits at elevation in southern New Mexico, so density altitude can be a factor on warm days. Check performance before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KLRU?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern near 5,457 ft MSL.
Does KLRU have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published. It serves runway 30.
What are the tower hours at Las Cruces Intl?
There is no control tower at KLRU. Use CTAF 122.7 for self-announce operations.
Which runway is the calm wind runway at KLRU?
Runway 30 is listed as the calm wind runway. The runway is 7,506 ft long. It has high intensity lighting.
Which FBOs are on the field at KLRU?
Francis Aviation, Southwest Aviation and Frost Aviation Services are on the field. Francis and Southwest carry 100LL and Jet A Prist. Frost carries 100LL.
What runway lighting should I expect at KLRU at night?
Runway 30 has medium intensity approach lights with runway alignment indicator lights. Runway 12/30 has high intensity runway lights. Runway 08/26 uses preset low intensity lights that can be increased on CTAF.
Are there any aircraft restrictions on runway 04/22 at KLRU?
Yes. Aircraft over 30,000 pounds are not authorized on runway 04/22. The facts also note pavement cracking, raveling and weathering on that runway.
Is there anything special to watch for when flying into KLRU?
Birds are reported on and near the airport from September through March. UAS training also takes place on the airport. The field elevation is 4,456.9 ft MSL, so performance planning matters on hot days.

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