Taos Regional Airport Announces Expanded Air Service for

Summer and Fall 2025

Enhanced connections from JSX and new Contour Airlines service to Denver bring more travelers to renowned outdoor and cultural destination while offering Northern New Mexicans greater travel options

Contact: Taos Regional Airport Manager Colton Rapstine at coltonr@taosnm.gov or 575-770-1699

TAOS, NM – April 18, 2025 – The Town of Taos is pleased to announce a significant expansion of air service at Taos Regional Airport beginning this summer. This will include the return of JSX flights to four popular destinations, plus new service from Contour Airlines directly into Denver International Airport. These new flights provide unprecedented access to the iconic destination of Taos, while offering Northern New Mexico residents convenient connections to domestic and international location

"We are excited to announce this expansion of air service at Taos Regional Airport, which will make it easier for families in Taos to travel for vacation, business opportunities, medical purposes, and to visit loved ones," said Town of Taos Mayor Pascual Maestas. "The new air services direct from Taos to so many destinations will create affordable options for Taoseños to see the world and share our culture and history with visitors."

Starting June 26, travelers can access flights directly from Taos to Dallas Love Field, Austin Executive Airport, McLellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, and Burbank Hollywood Airport through JSX. Additionally, the new Contour Airlines service will provide direct flights to Denver International Airport, where passengers can connect to 189 domestic and 33 international destinations.

The summer service will operate three times per week from June 26 through September 29, 2025, serving all five destinations. Fall service will continue three times weekly from October 2 through December 15, focusing on the Denver connection via Contour Airlines.

"The vision of the Taos Regional Airport is to develop the airport into a sustainable transportation hub for Northern New Mexico, growing responsibly to accommodate more air travelers, while offering a true Taos experience," said Taos Regional Airport Manager Colton Rapstine.

Taos continues to be one of America's foremost art colonies. It is home to the Taos Pueblo UNESCO World Heritage Site, the iconic St. Francisco de Asis church, and a majestic landscape encompassing the Rocky Mountains and the Rio Grande Gorge. Summer visitors can enjoy fly fishing, performing arts, concerts, river rafting, and cultural events. The nearby Taos Ski Valley offers summer activities, including hiking, mountain biking, the Via Ferrata climbing course, and scenic lift rides, as well as a variety of festivals and events.

Flight schedules and booking information are now available at Taos.org/flytaos/, JSX.com for Austin, Dallas, Carlsbad and Burbank flights and countourairlines.com for Denver flights, as well as on all travel distribution sites, including Expedia, Kayak, Travelocity or similar.

More about Taos – Located just 135 miles from Albuquerque's International Sunport and a short, 90-minute drive from Santa Fe, Taos is home to the country's oldest continuously-inhabited pueblo community, the state's newest national monument, and the highest peak in New Mexico.  World-class skiing, hiking, camping, whitewater rafting, kayaking, fishing, and mountain biking can all be found nearby.  Motorists enjoy the region's celebrated scenic drives, including the Enchanted Circle and the High Road from Santa Fe to Taos.  The area also boasts ample four-wheeling and off-road trails that crisscross the backcountry. Golf Digest's four-star-rated Taos Country Club championship golf course offers players spectacular scenery and panoramic mountain views.  Other Taos travel gems include cultural sites, museums and galleries, weekend music and art festivals, and even llama trekking adventures.  Finally, most Taos travelers find that their getaways are not complete without indulging in the local New Mexico cuisine and its famous red and green chile options that infiltrate everything from breakfast burritos to pizza.  To learn more, visit www.taos.org.