# ALM — Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport

> Machine-readable reference for ALM. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/alm
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/alm
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/alm.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ALM.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-21T07:24:18.711+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport
- IATA: ALM
- ICAO: KALM
- City: Alamogordo
- Country: US (US)
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Distance from city: 4 nautical miles (5 mi, 7 km) southwest of the central business district of Alamogordo
- Runways: 2
- Terminals: 1
- Official website: http://www.alamogordofd.com/421/Airport

## Overview

Welcome Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) isn't your typical commercial hub; it's more of a no-frills entry point to the spectacular White Sands National Park and nearby Holloman AFB. This airstrip, just 4 nautical miles or 5 miles from Alamogordo's center, mainly serves general aviation and occasionally becomes a firefighting base when summer wildfires strike. Expect to see more firefighting aircraft than commercial planes during fire season. At a glance ALM operates with a single terminal and two runways. Annual passenger numbers are unclear since the field serves primarily private and charter aircraft. Hungry tourists or those needing supplies should plan ahead, as the airport is devoid of eateries, shops, or car rental services. Parking, however, is straightforward, with options ranging from Short Stay at $10.00 per day to Remote Parking at $5.00 per day. Valet Parking will run you $25.00 daily. Terminals & layout The single terminal at ALM is quite basic. It's effectively a functional space for private flyers and firefighting personnel. You'll find the ambiance here quite different from bustling commercial airports, with wide desert views and a calm atmosphere. Dur…

## Terminals (1)

- **Terminal**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alm/terminals/1

## Parking (5)

- **Accessible Parking** — $10.00/day, $2.00/hr, $50.00/week · next to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alm/parking/accessible-parking
- **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · $7.00/day, $1.00/hr, $40.00/week · 0.5 mi
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alm/parking/long-stay-parking
- **Remote Parking** — Remote · $5.00/day, $0.50/hr, $30.00/week · 1 mi
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alm/parking/remote-parking
- **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · $10.00/day, $2.00/hr, $50.00/week · next to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alm/parking/short-stay-parking
- **Valet Parking** — Valet · $25.00/day, $5.00/hr, $150.00/week · next to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alm/parking/valet-parking

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: During fire season, the airport doubles as a tanker base. It's a unique spectacle if you're an aviation enthusiast, but expect minor delays in ground operations.
- _Quiet_: The airport's peacefulness and desert views make it ideal for photography enthusiasts. Catch the sunrise or sunset for stunning shots.
- _Local_: Pre-book your rental car from a local agency in Alamogordo rather than relying on on-site rentals, which are not always available.
- _Money_: Opt for Remote Parking at $5.00 per day if you're looking to save on parking fees for a longer stay.
- _Time_: Allocate extra time for the drive from the airport to White Sands, particularly for park events like full-moon hikes, as traffic can build up.
- _Avoid_: Avoid late arrivals unless you've arranged accommodations since the airport lacks overnight facilities and nearby motels on US‑54/70 fill quickly.
- _Quiet_: If aviation photography is your passion, the airport's low flight activity offers unobstructed opportunities for photos at various times of the day.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/ALM.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/alm/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/alm/departures — HTML page with live departures