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KLRU

Las Cruces International Airport · Las Cruces

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
4,456 ft / 1,358 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
AWOS 119.03 MHz (AWOS 3)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU), located in Las Cruces, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 4,456 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Las Cruces International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KLRU / LRU
Municipality
Las Cruces
Country
Region
US-NM — New Mexico
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
4,456 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,499 ft / 2,286 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 54.6° / 234.6°
RWY 04 (54.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (234.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 12 / 30
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,499 ft / 2,286 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 135° / 315°
RWY 12 (135°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (315°)
109.30 MHz
IDENT: LRU | CRS: 307°
Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,069 ft / 1,850 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 08 (90°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (270°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AWOS AWOS 3
119.03 MHz
CNTR ALBUQUERQUE CNTR
128.20 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.70 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026