These are the best options to fly into White Sands:
El Paso International Airport (ELP)
Located about 85 miles from White Sands National Park, El Paso International Airport is the closest major airport, offering a convenient gateway for visitors. It's served by several major airlines, providing direct and connecting flights across the United States. From El Paso, you can rent a car and enjoy a scenic drive to the park.
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
Although it's a bit further away, about 225 miles from White Sands National Park, Albuquerque International Sunport is another excellent option. It's New Mexico's largest airport, offering a wide range of flight options across the U.S. The drive to White Sands is longer but takes you through some beautiful New Mexico landscapes.
Roswell International Air Center (ROW)
Roswell International Air Center is about 145 miles from the park. While smaller and with fewer flights, it's a unique option that might suit visitors looking to explore more of New Mexico. The drive from Roswell to White Sands takes you through some interesting and less-visited parts of the state.
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI)
For those looking into charter or private flights, Sierra Blanca Regional Airport is about 120 miles from White Sands National Park. It doesn't serve commercial flights but might be a convenient option for visitors flying privately or chartering a flight.
Map of Airports to Fly Into White Sands National Park
In this map you can find the closest airports to the park, this list includes smaller airports.
Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport (ALM)
Alamogordo, New Mexico, US
Distance: 13.1 MilesDrive time: 14 mins
Las Cruces International Airport (LRU)
Las Cruces, New Mexico, US
Distance: 68.0 MilesDrive time: 1 hour 2 mins
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI)
Ruidoso, New Mexico, US
Distance: 79.8 MilesDrive time: 1 hour 33 mins
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF)
Fort Bliss/El Paso/, Texas, US
Distance: 95.7 MilesDrive time: 1 hour 33 mins
El Paso International Airport (ELP)
El Paso, Texas, US
Distance: 98.0 MilesDrive time: 1 hour 33 mins
Abraham Gonzalez International Airport (CJS)
Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, MX
Distance: 108.9 MilesDrive time: 2 hours 3 mins