Cavern City Air Terminal – CNM Airport
Cavern City Air Terminal or CNM Airport is categorized as a general aviation facility. The airport is under the ownership of Carlsbad City. It is located 6 miles southwest of the city’s CBD in Eddy County, New Mexico. The airport is currently served by only one airline, which is in partnership with the country’s Essential Air Service program. As of 2010, the airport had a total of 1,606 passenger boardings recorded.
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CNM Airport first began as Carlsbad Army Airfield in 1942. At the end of the 2nd World War, the airfield was inactivated and eventually became a civil airport. Several airlines have served the airport over the years, the first being Continental Airlines back in 1940. Other airlines include Trans-Texas Airways, Air Midwest, Trans Colorado Airlines, Big Sky Airlines, and Boutique Air starting from 2015 until the present day. The airport covers a land area of 1,980 acres and sits on an elevation of 3,295 feet above mean sea level. The airport features 4 runways with asphalted surfaces. As of July 2009, the airport had a total of 6,682 aircraft operations, averaging 18 per day. Neighboring cities such as Artesia and Whites City, aside from Carlsbad, also make use of Cavern City Air Terminal for air travel.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are several hotels that travelers can stay in before departing from Cavern City Air Terminal. The nearest hotel to the airport is the Karbani Inn, which is a no-fuss hotel with camp-like features. It is only 6 minutes away by car. For a more upscale accommodation, travelers may look to book a room at the Sleep Inn & Suites. This hotel is only 9 minutes away.
Aside from CNM, there are also other airports that serve neighboring cities as well including Artesia Municipal Airport and Roswell International Air Center.
On this page it is easy to search for Carlsbad, NM airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Carlsbad, NM, United States (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the CNM airport.
Most of these CNM
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Carlsbad, NM
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the CNM airport are Green Lake, Artesia Historical Museum, and Green Lake.
Map of Carlsbad, NM Hotels
View all Carlsbad, NM, United States (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Carlsbad, NM, United States (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal) location map.
Weather Forecast for Carlsbad, NM, United States (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal)
If you planning to travel to Carlsbad, NM, United States (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 12:02 PM.
The temperature feels like 65.9 with a humidity level of 50 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 69 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 8, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east at a speed of 13 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 1:46 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/10
Broken clouds
67°F
High: 77°F
Low: 58°F
Precipitation: 10%
Saturday
5/11
Thunderstorm with rain
64°F
High: 71°F
Low: 58°F
Precipitation: 60%
Sunday
5/12
Scattered clouds
72°F
High: 87°F
Low: 56°F
Precipitation: 30%
Monday
5/13
Few clouds
72°F
High: 86°F
Low: 57°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
5/14
Scattered clouds
76°F
High: 91°F
Low: 61°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
5/15
Scattered clouds
74°F
High: 91°F
Low: 59°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Carlsbad, NM CNM airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free CNM airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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