Airports / New Mexico / RTN
Raton Municipal Airport / Crews Field.
Raton, New Mexico · 6,352 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.9/5
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18 ratings
1
Operators based
6,352
Elevation ft
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#1 / 29
New Mexico airports by Google rating
4.9★ across 18 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated NM fields.
59 nm
To the nearest alternate
Taos Regional Airport (TSM).
Overview
Raton Municipal Airport / Crews Field (KRTN / RTN) sits in Raton, New Mexico, where it functions as a general aviation field. The airport sits 6,352 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Express Aviation Services is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Taos Regional Airport (TSM, 59 nm), Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS, 72 nm), and San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field (ALS, 78 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 7,615-foot paved runway, RTN can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from RTN depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Raton.
1 FBO serves KRTN. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
KT Aero Raton
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; after-hours call-out available
- Unicom 122.8
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +16 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KRTN
IATA
RTN
FAA / Local
RTN
Elevation
6,352 ft
Coordinates
36.7415° N · 104.5020° 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 NM fields
state range 3,295–8,380 ft
At 6,352 ft, RTN sits higher than 75% 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 7,615 ft
- 02/207,615 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07/254,425 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,615 ft
RTN's 7,615 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 6,352 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 59nmTSMTaos Regional AirportTaos
- 72nmLVSLas Vegas Municipal AirportLas Vegas
- 78nmALSSan Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman FieldAlamosa
- 93nmPUBPueblo Memorial AirportPueblo
- 102nmSAFSanta Fe Municipal AirportSanta Fe
- 103nmTCCTucumcari Municipal AirportTucumcari
Location
Open the full mapKRTN · Raton Municipal Airport / Crews Field · Raton, NM
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RTN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen (ASE) | 186 nm | 50m |
| Denver (DEN) | 187 nm | 50m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 208 nm | 53m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 409 nm | 1h 21m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 426 nm | 1h 23m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 444 nm | 1h 26m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 501 nm | 1h 34m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 516 nm | 1h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RTN?
- Raton Municipal Airport / Crews Field's longest paved runway is 7,615 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 RTN?
- Raton Municipal Airport / Crews Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,615 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at RTN?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Raton Municipal Airport / Crews Field as a home base, including Express Aviation Services. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Raton Municipal Airport / Crews Field?
- One FBO serves RTN: KT Aero Raton. 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 RTN?
- The closest alternate is Taos Regional Airport (TSM), about 59 nm away, followed by Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) at 72 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RTN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Vail / Eagle about 53m (208 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 21m (409 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 23m (426 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.