Drive time to Grant County Airport (SVC)

Grant County Airport (SVC / KSVC) is a medium-sized airport serving Silver City, New Mexico. It sits 5,446 feet above sea level and has 4 runways, the longest 6,803 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Las Cruces, NM — the airport lies about 84 miles west of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to SVC from cities near Silver City

The 3 largest population centres within 90 miles of SVC. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Grant County Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Silver City, NM 12 mi south-east Get drive time →
Deming, NM 34 mi north-west Get drive time →
Las Cruces, NM 84 mi west Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near SVC

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

SVC at a glance

IATA code
SVC
ICAO code
KSVC
Serving
Silver City, New Mexico
Elevation
5,446 ft
Runways
4
Longest runway
6,803 ft
Coordinates
32.6367, -108.1547
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from SVC

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from SVC, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like SVC, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in New Mexico

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FAQ

Questions about driving to SVC

How long does it take to drive to SVC?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Grant County Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 3 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Silver City?

Grant County Airport uses the IATA code SVC and the ICAO code KSVC. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 5,446 feet above sea level.

How far is SVC from Las Cruces?

Las Cruces, NM is about 84 miles from SVC in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Las Cruces as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near SVC?

Within 200 miles: LRU (76 mi), ELP (119 mi), SOW (155 mi), TUS (166 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from SVC?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to SVC. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.