Why go
- City in New Mexico, United States.
- Served by Cubero Airport.
History
Rio Rancho is the largest and most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. A small portion of the city extends into northern Bernalillo County. Part of the expansive Albuquerque metropolitan area, it is the third-largest city in New Mexico, and one of the most rapidly growing. Rio Rancho had a population of 104,046 at the 2020 census. The name Rio Rancho derives from Los Ranchos, the Spanish colonial ranches established along the Rio Grande in the Albuquerque Basin, and throughout historic Nuevo México. There were large ranches also in neighboring Corrales. Since the late 20th century, it has developed as a suburb of Albuquerque.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 13 airlines, 23 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C, 737-300, 735) · 13 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Oakland, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, Seattle
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 5 routes: Chicago*, Denver*, Kansas City*, Las Vegas*, Portland*
- United Airlines UA (CRJ, CRJ-700, Embraer 170, A320, 737-800, Dash 8-400) · 5 routes: Chicago*, Denver*, Houston, Los Angeles*, San Francisco*
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, Embraer 175, M83, MD-80, CRJ-700, CRJ-900) · 4 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles*, Phoenix*
- US Airways US (CRJ, Embraer 175, M83, MD-80, CRJ-700, CRJ-900) · 4 routes: Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles*, Phoenix*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A320, 757, CRJ-900, CRJ-700) · 3 routes: Atlanta, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City*
- Pacific Wings LW (CNC) · 2 routes: Carlsbad, Los Alamos
- Air France AF (A320, 757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (CRJ-700, CRJ) · 1 route: Los Angeles*
- Alitalia AZ (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320) · 1 route: New York
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A320, 757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (A320, 757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cubero Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rio Rancho, New Mexico, USA. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.