RV Flying New Mexico

Wastah · #1 08-13-2010, 01:21 PM

I'm wondering if RV flyers in the New Mexico area can offer some advise/information on flying in the ABQ, Santa Fe areas? RV friendly airports? Advise for planning a fall trip in that area. Thanks for the help.

Wastah

Bugsy · #2 08-13-2010, 02:06 PM

Double Eagle (KAEG) just west of Albuquerque is where most RVs are stationed in the area. But there are plenty scattered at airports through out the area. Double Eagle is about 20 min from Albuquerque and 40 min from Santa Fe.

Post when your coming into town and I'll trade a car ride for an airplane ride. Mine is in pieces in a hanger there.

Sept/October is beautiful weather, LOE RV get together nearby and the Balloon festival.

az_gila · #3 08-13-2010, 02:08 PM

...Santa Fe to be quite friendly.

Usual higher Santa Fe prices...

...but they got an Enterprise rental with no problems and even gave us a jar of their own labeled salsa to take home.

Santa Fe is a nice place to visit.

Mile High Relic · #4 08-13-2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugsy

Double Eagle (KAEG) just west of Albuquerque is where most RVs are stationed in the area. But there are plenty scattered at airports through out the area. Double Eagle is about 20 min from Albuquerque and 40 min from Santa Fe.

Post when your coming into town and I'll trade a car ride for an airplane ride. Mine is in pieces in a hanger there.

And that's a bargain, because cab fare from downtown ABQ to Double Eagle is ~$50, IIRC.

n5lp · #5 08-13-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugsy

..LOE RV get together nearby...

Well an adjacent state anyway (Oklahoma) : )

bhassel · #6 08-13-2010, 03:28 PM

Santa Fe has a lot of stuff going on depending on when you come in. David Roe with an RV-8 and he previously had the hummel with the sawed off VW engine that has been in recent articles. EAA Chapter is Los Alamos/Santa Fe with some activity at both.

I think the chile is better here (Santa Fe) and Las Cruces then Albq but then I admit to being prejudiced...

I have no idea about over night fees though and yes everything is a little more expensive up here. I just wished salaries matched but that's another story

...

Bob

Norman CYYJ · #7 08-13-2010, 04:15 PM

Santa Fe is great and no tie down or over night fees. In a heavy rain storm I camped under a wing of a Connie. Just had to make sure there was no oil dripping from over head. Their salsa that they give out is very tasty.

Bugsy · #8 08-13-2010, 06:36 PM

Santa Fe airport to the "Square" in Santa Fe is a 20 min drive. the airport in santa Fe is out in the boonies very comparable to Double Eagle in ABQ.

Pick Santa Fe or ABQ and its a 45 min easy drive or short flight between the two towns. Plus a very pretty flight near the Jamez mountains.

az_gila · #9 08-13-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Relic

And that's a bargain, because cab fare from downtown ABQ to Double Eagle is ~$50, IIRC.

...$40 odd bucks for a days rental of an Enterprise car a good deal.

We found this in Las Cruces too... the cab fare was around $25 one way IIRC...

Norman CYYJ · #10 08-13-2010, 07:32 PM

Sedona car rental at the airport is cheap. $10/hr max 3 hours. So $30/day is cheap. They don't ask you fill it up or charge you either if you only put a few miles on it. No hidden taxes or extra for insurance.