4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“It is beautiful, the people who work there are super friendly, there are plenty of beautiful paintings and historical artefacts everywhere so it feels like I’m visiting a museum.”
Kathy E. Sanati5★ on Google
Airports / New Mexico / ABQ
Large airport · ABQ
Albuquerque International Sunport.
Albuquerque, New Mexico · 5,355 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
5,137 ratings
3
Operators based
5,355
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Albuquerque, New MexicoELEV 5,355 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
5,137
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
5,355
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#11 / 29
New Mexico airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 5137 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated NM fields.
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Albuquerque International Sunport, listed as KABQ / ABQ, is a large commercial airport in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The airport sits 5,355 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Aerolynx, AirCare1International, and CSI Aviation, Inc. are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG, 11 nm), Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF, 43 nm), and Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS, 81 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 13,793-foot paved runway, ABQ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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2 FBOs serve KABQ. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Albuquerque
Your FBO? Claim it, freeDiscover the natural beauty of the southwest at Atlantic Aviation ABQ. We have a stunning view of the Sandia Mountains right outside our door to the east. Equally as spectacular are the five inactive volcanoes to the west, all of which you'll see when landing at Albuquerque International Sunport Airport.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- Aircraft cleaning
- +7 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Cutter Aviation Albuquerque
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWelcome to the birthplace of Cutter Aviation, the city where our legacy began in 1928. As the Corporate Aviation and General Aviation gateway to New Mexico, Cutter Aviation Albuquerque is the perfect FBO to begin or end your travels; business or pleasure.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24H
- Unicom 128.875
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +18 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It is beautiful, the people who work there are super friendly, there are plenty of beautiful paintings and historical artefacts everywhere so it feels like I’m visiting a museum.”
Kathy E. Sanati5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It’s also rarely too busy, which makes getting through security and to the gate smooth and stress free.”
Cruz W5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Albuquerque International Sunport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KABQ
IATA
ABQ
FAA / Local
ABQ
Elevation
5,355 ft
Coordinates
35.0400° N · 106.6089° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs NM fields
state range 3,295–8,380 ft
At 5,355 ft, ABQ sits higher than 56% of the 32 New Mexico fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 13,793 ft
- 08/2613,793 ft × 150 ftConcreteUnlit
- 03/2110,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteUnlit
- 12/306,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,793 ft
ABQ's 13,793 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation, and at 5,355 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators3
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 11nmKAEGDouble Eagle II AirportAlbuquerque
- 43nmSAFSanta Fe Municipal AirportSanta Fe
- 81nmLVSLas Vegas Municipal AirportLas Vegas
- 96nmTSMTaos Regional AirportTaos
- 109nmRUISierra Blanca Regional AirportAlto
- 111nmGUPGallup Municipal AirportGallup
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKABQ · Albuquerque International Sunport · Albuquerque, NM
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ABQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen (ASE) | 251 nm | 59m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 276 nm | 1h 3m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 277 nm | 1h 3m |
| Denver (DEN) | 304 nm | 1h 6m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 422 nm | 1h 23m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 429 nm | 1h 24m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 504 nm | 1h 34m |
| Austin (AUS) | 537 nm | 1h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ABQ?
- Albuquerque International Sunport's longest paved runway is 13,793 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ABQ?
- Albuquerque International Sunport has 3 runways; the longest measures 13,793 ft on a paved surface.
- Are there charter operators based at ABQ?
- Yes. 3 charter operators list Albuquerque International Sunport as a home base, including Aerolynx, AirCare1International, CSI Aviation, Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Albuquerque International Sunport?
- 2 FBOs serve ABQ: Atlantic Aviation Albuquerque and Cutter Aviation Albuquerque. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to ABQ?
- The closest alternate is Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG), about 11 nm away, followed by Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) at 43 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ABQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Aspen about 59m (251 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 3m (276 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 3m (277 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.