Silver City is located in southwest New Mexico and is accessible by flying (direct or nearby) or driving. Just 50 miles north of Interstate 10 and just over the Black Range from Interstate 25, Silver City is the gateway into the Gila Wilderness.

FLY

AIRPORTS: There are several options when planning your flight to Silver City.

The closest regional airport is Grant County Airport. Advanced Air has daily flights from Phoenix and Albuquerque into the Silver City area–and they can get your bike here! It is 30 minutes to Silver City. You may arrange a rental car in advance of your trip through Silver Rental.

Advanced Air offers flights to and from:

  • ABQ (Albuquerque) and SVC (Silver City)
  • PHX (Phoenix) and SVC (Silver City)
  • HHR (Los Angeles) and SVC (Silver City)

Advanced Air Reservations: 1-800-393-7035 or bookings@advancedaircharters.com

The closest International airports are:

  • El Paso, Texas-ELP (160 miles, 258 km), paired with a car rental.
  • Tucson, Arizona-TUS (210 miles, 338 km) along with a car rental.
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico-ABQ (250 miles, 403 km) and rent a car, or fly from Albuquerque,
    NM -ABQ to the Grant County Airport on Advanced Air-SVC.
  • Phoenix, Arizona-PHX (312 miles, 502 km) and rent a car, or fly from Phoenix, AZ -PHX to the
    Grant County Airport on Advanced Air-SVC.

Drive

Lodging

We are pleased to collaborate with the Murray Hotel and the Copper Manor Motel for Tour of the Gila lodging needs this year. There are a variety of hotels, campgrounds, and Airbnb accommodations in and around Silver City, as well as camping in the Gila National Forest and New Mexico State Parks. Visit Silver City website maintains an expansive list of area lodging options.

  

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