NM Site Selection - Air Service in New Mexico Transportation in New Mexico Transportation Highways Motor Freight Service Intercity Bus Service Rail Air Service Customs Factbook Factbook Transportation in New Mexico Air Service in New Mexico Aviation needs are easily met with over 240 airports, landing strips and launching areas throughout the state. Sixty-one airports are located near key cities and towns in New Mexico and are listed on the state aeronautical chart. Twenty-nine charter operators and one commuter airline serve the flying public, allowing access to all of the Southwest.
Medical transport is also available statewide.
Scheduled air service is available through 13 airports. Albuquerque is the main arrival and departure point for New Mexico, and there are direct flights between Dallas-Ft. Link to list of NM Fixed Base Operations Nationwide Air Cargo Companies include Airborne Express, Cavair Express, Emory Air Freight, Federal Express, South Aero, Southwest Freight, United Parcel Service, and West Air International. Safety Notes Airport elevations in New Mexico range from 3500 to 8500 feet above sea level. Aircraft performance is dramatically reduced at these altitudes, especially in the summer months.