Ruidoso, New Mexico

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Private charter to & from Ruidoso

Fly private to Ruidoso for cool mountain air, Ski Apache, the Inn of the Mountain Gods and the richest race in quarter horse racing

  • RUI
  • KF37

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Ruidoso is a mountain resort town in the Sacramento Mountains of southern New Mexico, set among pine forest along the Rio Ruidoso at nearly 7,000 feet. For generations it has been a summer refuge for families from West Texas and the Permian Basin, many of whom keep cabins here, and second homes, tourism and horse racing remain the foundation of the economy. The Mescalero Apache Tribe, whose reservation borders the town, operates Ski Apache on the slopes of Sierra Blanca and the Inn of the Mountain Gods resort.

The drive from Albuquerque or El Paso takes around three hours, and from Midland, Lubbock or Dallas it is much longer, so many regular visitors fly. Sierra Blanca Regional Airport sits in the hills north of town, and flying private puts the cabin, the golf course or the racetrack a short drive away. Summer visitors come for cool weather, hiking, golf and racing at Ruidoso Downs, while winter brings skiing at Ski Apache. Nearby, the historic town of Lincoln recalls Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War, and White Sands is about an hour and a half west.

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Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Ruidoso, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.

  • RUI

    Commercial airport

    Sierra Blanca Regional Airport

    Alto · KSRR

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    8,120 ft

  • KF37

    Regional airport

    Carrizozo Municipal Airport

    Carrizozo

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    4,944 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in Ruidoso

When to go. Summer is Ruidoso’s high season, when temperatures stay in the 70s and 80s while the deserts below swelter, and the racing season at Ruidoso Downs runs from late spring through the All American Futurity on Labor Day. Fall brings golden aspens and quiet trails. Winter offers skiing at Ski Apache, depending on snowfall, and festive lights downtown. Monsoon storms bring afternoon rain in July and August.

  1. 01

    Ski Apache

    Owned by the Mescalero Apache Tribe, this ski area on the slopes of Sierra Blanca offers winter skiing and a summer gondola, zip line and mountain views.

  2. 02

    Inn of the Mountain Gods

    The Mescalero Apache Tribe’s resort on Lake Mescalero combines a hotel, casino, championship golf course, restaurants and outdoor activities with views of Sierra Blanca.

  3. 03

    Ruidoso Downs Race Track

    This mountain racetrack is the home of quarter horse racing’s richest race, the All American Futurity, run each Labor Day, along with a summer season of thoroughbred and quarter horse racing.

  4. 04

    Lincoln Historic Site

    About 30 miles northeast, the preserved frontier town of Lincoln includes the courthouse from which Billy the Kid famously escaped, along with museums and adobe buildings.

  5. 05

    Hubbard Museum of the American West

    Near the racetrack, the museum presents Western art, carriages, saddles and Native American artifacts, with a striking sculpture of running horses outside.

  6. 06

    Smokey Bear Historical Park

    In the village of Capitan, a small park and museum tell the story of the bear cub rescued from a nearby wildfire in 1950 who became the national symbol of fire prevention.

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Flying private in Ruidoso

Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Ruidoso?

Littlebird flies in and out of Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) and Carrizozo Municipal Airport (KF37). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.

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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Ruidoso?

Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.

What are popular private flights from Ruidoso?

Popular trips include Albuquerque (about 45 min), Phoenix (about 2 hr 10 min), Denver (about 2 hr 35 min), and Oklahoma City (about 2 hr 50 min). Every route is priced instantly online.

Is private charter in Ruidoso, NM safe?

Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).

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