Santa Fe Regional Airport - SAF

Santa Fe Regional Airport is a public airport that serves the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is located approximately 10 miles southwest of the city center, and uses the airport code SAF. Opened in 1941, the airport covers a land area of 861 hectares, and features 3 asphalt runways. Today, the Santa Fe Airport now has jet flights to Denver offered by United Airlines, while American Airlines offers regional jet flights to Dallas/Ft. Worth and Phoenix daily.

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The airport covers a land area of 861 hectares, and features 3 asphalt runways. The terminal building provides a variety of services for passengers, such as vending machines, a restaurant, airport shuttles, and self-service kiosks. While the airport itself is open 24 hours for planes, the passenger terminal closes after the arrival of the last plane, and opens again 2 hours prior to the first scheduled flight. Santa Fe Regional Airport allows travelers to explore not only Santa Fe, but also the nearby cities of Albuquerque and Cedar Crest, New Mexico.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Located about 6.5 kilometers from the airport is the Hyatt Place Santa Fe, which offers a fitness center, a hot tub, and an on-site restaurant. Another accommodation option that is a 12-minute drive away is the Comfort Inn Santa Fe, which is perfect for guests who prefer simplicity and comfort.

A nearby airport that can travelers can fly into as an alternative to the Santa Fe Regional Airport is the Los Alamos County Airport, which is located in and serves the town of Los Alamos New Mexico.