Airports / New Mexico / KAEG
Double Eagle II Airport.
Albuquerque, New Mexico · 5,837 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
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61 ratings
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Operators based
5,837
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
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Nearest alternate
Field standing
#4 / 29
New Mexico airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 61 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated NM fields.
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 5,837 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
KAEG has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ, 11 nm), Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF, 45 nm), and Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS, 86 nm). KAEG offers 2 runways, the longest 7,398-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of KAEG vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from KAEG, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KAEG. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Bode Aero FBO
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- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 07:00-19:00, 24-hr call out available
- Unicom 129.6
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KAEG
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
AEG
Elevation
5,837 ft
Coordinates
35.1452° N · 106.7950° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs NM fields
state range 3,295–8,380 ft
At 5,837 ft, KAEG sits higher than 69% of the 32 New Mexico fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,398 ft
- 04/227,398 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17/355,983 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,398 ft
KAEG's 7,398 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation, and at 5,837 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 11nmABQAlbuquerque International SunportAlbuquerque
- 45nmSAFSanta Fe Municipal AirportSanta Fe
- 86nmLVSLas Vegas Municipal AirportLas Vegas
- 96nmTSMTaos Regional AirportTaos
- 100nmGUPGallup Municipal AirportGallup
- 117nmTCSTruth or Consequences Municipal AirportTruth or Consequences
Location
Open the full mapKAEG · Double Eagle II Airport · Albuquerque, NM
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KAEG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen (ASE) | 245 nm | 58m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 269 nm | 1h 2m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 270 nm | 1h 2m |
| Denver (DEN) | 301 nm | 1h 6m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 412 nm | 1h 21m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 418 nm | 1h 22m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 514 nm | 1h 36m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 540 nm | 1h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KAEG?
- Double Eagle II Airport's longest paved runway is 7,398 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KAEG?
- Double Eagle II Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,398 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Double Eagle II Airport?
- One FBO serves KAEG: Bode Aero FBO. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to KAEG?
- The closest alternate is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 11 nm away, followed by Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) at 45 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KAEG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Aspen about 58m (245 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 2m (269 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 2m (270 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.