Airports / Texas / KDNA
Dona Ana Co International Airport.
Santa Teresa, Texas · 4,114 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KDNA
ICAO identifier
0
Operators based
4,114
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
17 nm
To the nearest alternate
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Dona Ana Co International Airport (KDNA) is a general aviation field serving Santa Teresa, Texas. The airport sits 4,114 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KDNA for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF, 17 nm), El Paso International Airport (ELP, 17 nm), and Abraham González International Airport (CJS, 20 nm). With a single 9,550-foot paved runway, KDNA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from KDNA depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Santa Teresa.
1 FBO serves KDNA. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Francis Aviation Santa Teresa
Your FBO? Claim it, freeFrancis Aviation offers full-service FBO amenities, including premier aircraft essentials and top-of-the-line service equipment, at our convenient locations in Las Cruces, and Santa Teresa. With our experienced team taking care of the details, passengers and crew alike know to expect safety, security, and comfort when they Fly Francis Aviation.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 07:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 07:00-18:00 (after-hours service available)
- Unicom 122.725
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- +17 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KDNA
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
KDNA
Elevation
4,114 ft
Coordinates
31.8804° N · 106.7032° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 4,114 ft, KDNA sits higher than 98% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,550 ft
- 109,550 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,550 ft
KDNA's 9,550 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 4,114 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.
- 17nmBIFBiggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)Fort Bliss/El Paso
- 17nmELPEl Paso International AirportEl Paso
- 20nmCJSAbraham González International AirportCiudad Juárez
- 27nmLRULas Cruces International AirportLas Cruces
- 57nmDMNDeming Municipal AirportDeming
- 66nmHMNHolloman Air Force BaseAlamogordo
Location
Open the full mapKDNA · Dona Ana Co International Airport · Santa Teresa, TX
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KDNA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 283 nm | 1h 3m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 441 nm | 1h 26m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 466 nm | 1h 29m |
| Austin (AUS) | 476 nm | 1h 30m |
| Denver (DEN) | 489 nm | 1h 32m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 490 nm | 1h 32m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 503 nm | 1h 34m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 592 nm | 1h 47m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KDNA?
- Dona Ana Co International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,550 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 KDNA?
- Dona Ana Co International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,550 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Dona Ana Co International Airport?
- One FBO serves KDNA: Francis Aviation Santa Teresa. 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 KDNA?
- The closest alternate is Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF), about 17 nm away, followed by El Paso International Airport (ELP) at 17 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KDNA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Scottsdale about 1h 3m (283 nm), Aspen about 1h 26m (441 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 29m (466 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.