Sierra Blanca Regional Airport

KSRR / RUI

Alto, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 14:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
14:35Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
3 kt
340°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSRR 041435Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3020 RMK AO2
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
796 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6,814 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,522 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,957 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.6°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SRR
06
24
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 8,099 ft 100 ft ASP 71°
0.1 kt 3.0 kt
91° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
6,500 ft 75 ft ASP 130°
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSRR

11,094 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.1%
MVFR
2.2%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
2%

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 42 knots. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 42 kt
Calm Winds: 8.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
7%
NE
2.8%
E
2.7%
SE
11%
S
7.1%
SW
14.8%
W
22.8%
NW
22.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.1°C
Range: -14°C to 27°C
-14°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.3%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

March February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 11,094 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSRR
IATA Code: RUI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,814 ft MSL

Location

City: Alto
Country: US
Latitude: 33.462799°
Longitude: -105.535004°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 8,099 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 6,500 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sierra Blanca Regional Airport

Overview

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport serves the Alto, US region as a medium-sized airport situated at a high elevation of 6,814 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 33.462799, -105.535004, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in this mountainous terrain. The airport features two asphalted runways capable of supporting diverse aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Sierra Blanca demonstrate excellent visibility, with an average of 9.9 statute miles and predominantly VFR conditions 94.9% of the time. The airport experiences a wide temperature range from -10°C to 27°C, with an average temperature of 9.9°C. Prevailing winds from the northwest (315°) average 7.9 knots, with occasional gusts up to 32 knots and calm conditions occurring 9.1% of the time.

Notable Features

The high-altitude location at 6,814 feet MSL presents significant performance considerations for aircraft operations. Both runways (06/24 and 12/30) offer substantial lengths of 8,099 and 6,500 feet respectively, providing flexibility for various aircraft types. Wind conditions consistently favor both runways, with 100% favorable wind alignments and minimal average crosswind components.

Approach Considerations

Winter months (December, November, January) offer the most consistent VFR flying conditions, presenting optimal approach opportunities. Runway 06/24 experiences an average crosswind of 5.5 knots, while Runway 12/30 has a slightly lower average crosswind of 3.9 knots. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations typical of high-elevation mountain airport environments.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.