{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Alto"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "American Airlines",
    "Delta Air Lines"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "0 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Alto",
  "code": "RUI",
  "connection_tips": "Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) serves the mountain resort of Ruidoso and Alto in southern New Mexico. It handles NO scheduled commercial airline flights but is a premier hub for private jets and scenic charters. Ground transport is efficient; car rentals (Enterprise) and local shuttle services meet pre-arranged arrivals.\n\nRideshare services like Uber are limited and should be pre-booked. A unique connection tip: the airport is located near the Inn of the Mountain Gods and the Sierra Blanca peaks, making it a popular spot for skiers and golfers. The facility offers high-quality pilot lounges, Wi-Fi, and 24-hour self-serve fuel.\n\nIf you need a commercial connection, fly to Roswell (ROW) or El Paso (ELP), both approx. 1.5 to 2.5 hours away. The airport is exceptionally scenicThe airport matters because the mountain road to the city is the long part of the trip. If the plan changes, a car, local pickup, or hotel transfer is usually more useful than waiting curbside, especially if you are using Alto as the first stop in a wider drive. The meaningful alternates are El Paso International Airport, Roswell Air Center Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Alto's time-saving link to the rest of United States of America.",
  "country": "United States of America",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/us.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Use RUI for private charters to reach the Ruidoso ski areas quickly.",
    "Pre-arrange your rental car for pickup at the FBO desk.",
    "The airport is only 15 minutes from the historic Ruidoso downtown.",
    "Ideal for private pilots exploring the scenic Lincoln National Forest.",
    "Check for high mountain crosswinds common on the high plateau."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Sierra%20Blanca%20Regional%20Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "iataCode": "RUI",
  "icao": "KSRR",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 33.4627990723,
  "layover_planner_info": "Consider exploring Alto if you have a long layover.",
  "longitude": -105.5350036621,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 110,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline's service desk for assistance with rebooking.",
  "name": "Sierra Blanca Regional Airport",
  "region": "Americas",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ELP",
      "name": "El Paso International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ROW",
      "name": "Roswell Air Center Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI/KSRR) is a public-use airport owned by the Village of Ruidoso, located about 15 nautical miles northeast of Ruidoso, New Mexico. It is classified by the FAA as a general aviation airport.\n\nThe airport sits at an elevation of 6,814 feet and features two asphalt runways: Runway 6/24 at 8,120 feet and Runway 12/30 at 6,309 feet, making it well-equipped for various aircraft types. The facility serves as a modern general aviation gateway for private flights and corporate travelers visiting the scenic Sierra Blanca mountain range.\n\nA local airport listing notes seasonal terminal hours (06:00-20:00 in summer and 07:00-18:00 in winter) and on-site fuel (Jet A and 100LL), reflecting a GA-focused terminal with limited but practical services.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Sierra%20Blanca%20Regional%20Airport%20airport"
}