Translate
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.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
