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Las Cruces International Airport to discontinue Advanced Air flights to Albuquerque
By Gabrielle Lopez at KVIA ABC-7
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The City of Las Cruces announced on Tuesday that the city's international airport won't have Advanced Air's route to Albuqurque International Sunport starting June 30. The city said the route discontinuation comes after the city and state Rural Air Service Enhancement (...
Key takeaway (KVIA) -- The City of Las Cruces announced on Tuesday that the city's international airport won't have Advanced Air's route to Albuqurque International Sunport starting June 30.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The discontinuation of Advanced Air flights from Las Cruces to Albuquerque has significant implications for the El Paso area, given the regional connections between the two cities. With only six people on average using the flight, the cost of funding the route has become unsustainable for Las Cruces, which has been shouldering $130,000 in monthly expenses. This development may prompt El Paso residents who frequently travel to Albuquerque to explore alternative routes, potentially increasing demand for flights or other transportation services from El Paso International Airport. As Las Cruces explores new options, including a potential route to Phoenix, El Pasoans will be watching to see how these changes impact regional air travel and whether new opportunities for convenient and affordable flights emerge. The city's pursuit of a new RASE grant also underscores the ongoing challenges of maintaining rural air services in the region.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The City of Las Cruces announced on Tuesday that the city's international airport won't have Advanced Air's route to Albuqurque International Sunport starting June 30. The city said the route discontinuation comes after the city and state Rural Air Service Enhancement (...
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