The Roswell International Air Center (RIAC) is located five miles south of the central business district of the City and is the core of southeastern New Mexico's industrial activity. Prior to 1967, these 4,600 acres was the home of Walker Air Force Base, one of the largest installations operated by the U.S. Air Force Strategic Air Command.

The RIAC is an FAA approved 139-certificated airport and has the following services available:

Air Traffic Control Tower with Active Radar (0600) 6:00 a.m. until (2100) 9:00 p.m.

• Free overnight aircraft parking
• Free aircraft tie down
• Free long and short term vehicle parking
• 24 hour Fire Department with Index B capabilities and EMS on site
• Full FBO (Great Southwest Aviation) services
• Coffee shop in terminal
• Rental Car Facilities