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Airports / New Mexico / SAF
Medium airport · SAF
Santa Fe Municipal Airport.
Santa Fe, New Mexico · 6,348 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
3.6/5
Google rating
704 ratings
2
Operators based
6,348
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Santa Fe, New MexicoELEV 6,348 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.6
Google rating
704
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
6,348
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
43 nm
To the nearest alternate
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Santa Fe Municipal Airport, listed as KSAF / SAF, is a mid-sized airport in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The airport sits 6,348 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Boutique Air, Inc and Westwind Helicopters, Inc are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ, 43 nm), Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG, 45 nm), and Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS, 46 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 8,366-foot paved runway, SAF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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2 FBOs serve KSAF. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Santa Fe
Your FBO? Claim it, freeNestled in the heart of New Mexico’s high desert, Atlantic Aviation at Santa Fe combines exceptional service with the region’s unmistakable charm. Featuring a newly built full-service terminal, SAF offers the perfect blend of comfort, capability, and convenience.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 0600-2100
- Unicom 129.45
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Santa Fe
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSitting in the Sangre de Cristo foothills, Santa Fe is known for its Pueblo-style architecture and as a creative arts center. This town was originally founded as a Spanish colony in 1610. The heart of Santa Fe lies at the traditional Plaza.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-2100 (call out available on request)
- Unicom 129.075
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- +22 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Food options are limited, some basic vending machines pre security and small café in the actual terminal serving quick bites.”
B C5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“After getting dropped off, I checked my bags and was through TSA within 10 minutes—it's hard to beat that kind of efficiency.”
Stephen Barrios5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KSAF
IATA
SAF
FAA / Local
SAF
Elevation
6,348 ft
Coordinates
35.6171° N · 106.0890° 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
Yes
Elevation vs NM fields
state range 3,295–8,380 ft
At 6,348 ft, SAF sits higher than 72% 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
3 runways
longest 8,366 ft
- 02/208,366 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15/336,316 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10/286,301 ft × 75 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,366 ft
SAF's 8,366 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 6,348 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 43nmABQAlbuquerque International SunportAlbuquerque
- 45nmKAEGDouble Eagle II AirportAlbuquerque
- 46nmLVSLas Vegas Municipal AirportLas Vegas
- 54nmTSMTaos Regional AirportTaos
- 110nmALSSan Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman FieldAlamosa
- 122nmDRODurango La Plata County AirportDurango
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKSAF · Santa Fe Municipal Airport · Santa Fe, NM
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SAF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen (ASE) | 220 nm | 55m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 245 nm | 58m |
| Denver (DEN) | 263 nm | 1h 1m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 312 nm | 1h 8m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 417 nm | 1h 22m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 442 nm | 1h 26m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 488 nm | 1h 32m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 525 nm | 1h 37m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SAF?
- Santa Fe Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 8,366 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 SAF?
- Santa Fe Municipal Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 8,366 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at SAF?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Santa Fe Municipal Airport as a home base, including Boutique Air, Inc, Westwind Helicopters, Inc. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Santa Fe Municipal Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve SAF: Atlantic Aviation Santa Fe and Signature Flight Support Santa Fe. 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 SAF?
- The closest alternate is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 43 nm away, followed by Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG) at 45 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SAF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Aspen about 55m (220 nm), Vail / Eagle about 58m (245 nm), Denver about 1h 1m (263 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.