Albuquerque International Sunport
The main commercial airport serving Albuquerque and central New Mexico.
Search aircraft on LineaumAlbuquerque International Sunport is the selected city-level departure reference for the route to Portland, Maine. The FAA directory lists an elevation of about 5,355 feet and a long primary runway; high density altitude can still affect payload and aircraft performance.
Confirm current handling, parking, customs arrangements and airport procedures with the operator. A runway figure is not a substitute for a performance calculation using the actual aircraft, load, temperature and conditions.
- Distance
- Approximately 3 miles southeast of downtown
- Runway
- Up to 13,793 ft / 4,204m
- Operating
- Confirm current airport and handling-provider operating arrangements.
- Fuel
- Confirm current fuel and provider availability
- Customs
- Confirm current international processing arrangements and prior coordination for the movement.
- FBOs
- 2 listed
Private aviation suitability
ABQ is the selected city-level airport for Albuquerque. The high field elevation and current general-aviation arrangements must be evaluated for each aircraft.
- Albuquerque city access
- New Mexico business and regional travel
Key operational facts
Airport access and operating details should be confirmed for the aircraft and requested date.
- Runway summary
- Up to 13,793 ft / 4,204m
- Published hours
- Confirm current airport and handling-provider operating arrangements.
- Fuel
- Confirm current fuel and provider availability
- Customs
- Confirm current international processing arrangements and prior coordination for the movement.
- ICAO
- KABQ
- IATA
- ABQ
- Facility type
- airport
Runway information
Runway dimensions are one part of an aircraft performance assessment; weather, weight, temperature, runway condition and operator approvals also matter.
- Identifier
- 03/21
- Length
- 4,204m
- Width
- 46m
- Surface
- Asphalt
Slots, PPR and operating context
Coordination requirements can vary by movement, season and airport procedure.
- Slots
- Check current airport coordination, parking and movement requirements.
- Other constraints
- Airport elevation is approximately 5,355 feet; high-density-altitude conditions can constrain payload and performance.
FBO and handling
The providers listed here are identified in airport or authority information; confirm current availability and services for the movement.
Cutter Aviation
Atlantic Aviation
Aircraft suitability
Aircraft selection remains subject to performance calculations, passenger and baggage requirements, weather, runway condition and operator approval.
- Aircraft with verified high-elevation performance for the actual load and temperature
The operator must evaluate density altitude, runway conditions, payload, weather and airport acceptance.
Access to Albuquerque
Ground transfer times are approximate and traffic-dependent.
- Distance
- Approximately 3 miles southeast of downtown Albuquerque
- Planning note
- Traffic, weather and the final New Mexico destination affect ground access.
Destination served
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Frequently asked questions: ABQ
Which airport serves Albuquerque in this route network?
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ/KABQ) is the selected city-level airport.
Why does Albuquerque's elevation matter?
At approximately 5,355 feet above sea level, density altitude can reduce aircraft performance. The operator must assess the actual conditions and payload.
Does runway length alone establish that an aircraft can operate?
No. Aircraft performance, temperature, wind, runway condition and airport procedures all require movement-specific confirmation.
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