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Fort Sumner Municipal Airport

Fort Sumner, United States
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Small general aviation airport serving eastern New Mexico.

Location
Fort Sumner, United States
Fort Sumner Municipal Airport (FSU/KFSU) is a public general aviation airport located in Fort Sumner, De Baca County, New Mexico, United States. It serves the local community and surrounding region primarily for private, charter, and small aircraft operations. The airport sits on the high plains of eastern New Mexico at an elevation of approximately 4,300 feet above mean sea level. It does not support scheduled commercial airline service and is managed at the municipal level. Fort Sumner is historically known as the burial site of Billy the Kid, and the airport serves as a gateway for visitors exploring the area's frontier heritage and the nearby Bosque Redondo Memorial.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation to and from the airport relies primarily on private vehicles, as no scheduled public transit or commercial shuttle services are available.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport's IATA code is FSU and ICAO code is KFSU.
  • ›Located in De Baca County, New Mexico, on the eastern high plains.
  • ›Serves general aviation traffic only; no scheduled commercial airline service.
  • ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 4,300 feet above sea level.
  • ›Fort Sumner is historically significant as the burial site of outlaw Billy the Kid.
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City & Place Guide

Where Billy the Kid's legend lives on in the desert.

Fort Sumner is a small, historic town in De Baca County, eastern New Mexico, sitting along the Pecos River. It draws visitors primarily for its deep ties to the American frontier era, most famously as the place where outlaw Billy the Kid was shot and buried in 1881.

Beyond its Wild West fame, the area offers a quiet, rural charm with wide open skies, desert landscapes, and a friendly small-town atmosphere. The town serves as a modest but rewarding stop for history enthusiasts and road-trippers crossing eastern New Mexico.

With a population of just over a thousand, Fort Sumner is not a bustling tourist hub but rather an authentic slice of the American Southwest where the past feels genuinely close at hand.

  • •Billy the Kid Museum — sprawling collection of frontier artifacts and Kid memorabilia
  • •Old Fort Sumner Museum & Grave Site — Billy the Kid's actual burial place and historic fort grounds
  • •Bosque Redondo Memorial — sobering tribute to the forced relocation of Navajo and Mescalero Apache peoples
  • •Fort Sumner State Monument — preserved ruins and exhibits telling the fort's complex 1860s history
  • •Pecos River — scenic spot for birdwatching, fishing, and peaceful riverside walks
  • •De Baca County Courthouse — classic small-town architecture anchoring the historic downtown square

Getting around: Fort Sumner has no public transit, rail service, or rideshare infrastructure; a personal vehicle or rental car is essentially required to reach and move around the town. US Route 60 and US Route 84 are the main arteries, and distances between sights are short and easily driven.

Best time: Spring (March–May) and fall (September–October) offer the most comfortable temperatures and clear skies for exploring outdoor historic sites.

Local food: Try classic New Mexican green chile dishes at local diners, and look for homestyle beef plates reflecting the region's strong ranching heritage.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

Fort Sumner Municipal Airport
Encyclopaedia

Fort Sumner Municipal Airport is a village owned, public use airport located two nautical miles (4 km) northeast of the central business district of Fort Sumner, a village in De Baca County, New Mexico, United States. It is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation airport.

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