Santa Teresa Airport

The Doña Ana County Airport at Santa Teresa is a full-service airport serving southern Doña Ana County. The airport sports a runway that can support small jets and cargo aircraft, as well as private planes. The runway is presently 8,500 feet long and 100 feet wide at an elevation of 4,112 feet above sea level. Future plans, utilizing funds allocated by the U.S. Congress through the Federal Aviation Administration, call for significant expansion of airport capabilities. Upon completion of the improvements, the Doña Ana County Airport at Santa Teresa will be able to accommodate large passenger and cargo jets, including DC-10 aircraft. The airport is a key component in the economic development plan for southern Doña Ana County. Its proximity to rail and highway access positions it as a hub for interstate and international trade along the U.S./Mexico border. The airport call letters are K5T6.