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Shuttle Service

Racing Dates

September 16-20, 2026

Roswell New Mexico | Roswell Air Center

Roswell: Free Transit & Shuttle

Leave the car behind. All Roswell Transit service is FREE September 16–20.

FREE PARKING + DIRECT RACE SHUTTLE

How to get to the races

  1. Park free: Use either of the two parking lots off Richardson behind the Roswell Convention and Civic Center, 912 N. Main St.
  2. Walk to the terminal: Go to the Roswell Transit Terminal, 515 N. Main St.
  3. Board the dedicated Air Race shuttle: Buses travel directly from the terminal to the race venue.
TO THE RACES7:00 AM–6:00 PMEvery hour on the hour (:00)
RETURN TO ROSWELL7:30 AM–6:30 PMEvery hour on the half hour (:30)
Important: The regular Main Street bus to Roswell Air Center does not stop at the Air Race venue. Transfer to the dedicated Air Race shuttle at the Transit Terminal.

Getting to the Transit Terminal

Staying elsewhere in Roswell? Take regular Roswell Transit or Dial-a-Ride to the Transit Terminal, then transfer to the dedicated Air Race shuttle.

Dial-a-Ride

Call for pickup from a designated Roswell Transit stop. Allow approximately one hour to reach the terminal before your preferred Air Race shuttle departure.

Special hotel pickup

Rodeway Inn Roswell West
2803 W. 2nd St.
Call Roswell Transit for details.

Best source for local bus information: Contact Roswell Transit directly for route and pickup details.
CALL ROSWELL TRANSIT: 575-624-6766

No parking, no stress. Hop on and enjoy the races!

Artesia: Free Hotel Shuttle

Daily shuttle service between Artesia and the Air Races, September 16–20.

FREE TRANSIT FROM LOCAL HOTELS

Shuttle schedule

Morning: Artesia to Roswell

Early Morning Shuttle
Arrival at ROWApprox. 7:45 AM
Mid-Morning Shuttle
Arrival at ROWApprox. 10:30 AM

Return: Roswell to Artesia

Early Afternoon Shuttle
DepartureApprox. 4:00 PM
Late Afternoon Shuttle
DepartureApprox. 6:00 PM
Exact pickup times: Refer to the official shuttle schedule at your hotel's front desk or lobby. Times above are approximate.
CALL ARTESIA BUS SERVICES: 575-746-2744

Official stops and pickup locations

  1. La Hacienda Inn / Budget Inn / Motel 6 (pickup TBD)
  2. Spark by Hilton / Heritage Inn (meet at Spark)
  3. Best Western Pecos Inn / La Quinta Inn (meet at Best Western)
  4. Quality Inn & Suites
  5. Shady Acres RV Park
  6. Comfort Inn & Suites
  7. Hampton Inn & Suites
  8. Adobe Rose Restaurant (community stop; meet at north end of dirt parking lot)

Confirm the exact route and stop times with your hotel. For other questions, call Artesia Bus Services at 575-746-2744.

On-Site Trams & People Movers

Already at the venue? These routes help you move between parking, RV areas, the main entrance, grandstands and pits.

On-site service, not a city shuttle: The information below comes from the May 16, 2026 transportation plan. Follow current posted signs and staff directions for day-of changes.

Parking / RV Lot Trams

6:00 AM–6:00 PM | 3 TRAMS PLANNED
  1. North Parking / RV Lot
  2. Mid Parking / RV
  3. General Admission Main Parking Lot
  4. Drop-Off Loop / Main Entrance

General Admission Trams

7:00 AM–6:00 PM | 4 TRAMS PLANNED

Plan lists 3 trams on Wednesday and Thursday.

  1. Main Gate
  2. Military Display
  3. Grandstands - North
  4. Grandstands - South / Pit Gate
  5. Mid Pit Gate
  6. STEM

Pit Trams

9:00 AM–5:00 PM | 2 TRAMS PLANNED
  1. Pit Gate #1 by Main Entrance
  2. North Pit Stop / Formula 1 and Biplane Hangars
  3. Pit Gate #2 / Mid Pit
  4. Pit Gate #1 near VIP

The summary repeats Pit Gate #1 for two locations; the map uses different gate numbering. Confirm the correct stop using on-site signage.

Accessible Parking Transportation

7:00 AM–6:00 PM

The plan lists six-seat golf carts and a designated accessible parking stop. It also references existing stops along the General Admission ramp.

Ask event staff for the appropriate pickup location and current accessible transportation arrangements.

On-Site Tram Route Map

Tap the map to view parking and RV areas, entrance and tram stops at full size.

2026 NCAR tram route map with parking, RV lots, entrance, grandstands and pit stopsVIEW FULL TRAM ROUTE MAP

The map and route summary do not use identical pit-gate labels. On-site signs and event staff take precedence.

All Areas: Services Map

Reference map for services across the Air Races.

2026 NCAR all-areas services map

OPEN FULL SERVICES MAP

Phone tip: Save or screenshot your route and map before heading to the races. Confirm current service details with transportation staff if plans change.

All Areas