KABQ
ALBUQUERQUE INTL SUNPORT
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
About Albuquerque International Sunport
KABQ, Albuquerque International Sunport, anchors aviation operations in Albuquerque, New Mexico at 5354 feet elevation with a full control tower. The airport operates three concrete runways supporting high-altitude operations: 03/21 at 10000 feet, 08/26 at 13793 feet, and 12/30 at 6000 feet, all 150 feet wide. This runway configuration accommodates aircraft from light singles to heavy jets performing at density-altitude conditions.
Thirteen precision instrument approaches including ILS/LOC, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS), VOR, and TACAN procedures support complex operations. Twelve departure procedures facilitate structured routes away from surrounding terrain. The navigational infrastructure includes an ABQ VORTAC at 113.2 MHz, ABQ VOT at 111 MHz, approach control on 123.9, 126.3, 127.4, 253.5, and 354.1 MHz, plus CD/P frequencies. Fuel options include 100LL, A, A1, and A1+ grades. Five flight training organizations including Sharpes Aero, Vertical Limit Aviation, Kirtland USAF Flight Center, and Del Sol Aviation serve the market, alongside the Molly Malone Flying Club.
ABQ functions as the primary hub for New Mexico aviation, supporting commercial, military, and general aviation traffic across the high-altitude southwest.
Questions
- Where is Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) located?
- Albuquerque International Sunport is located in Albuquerque, NM.
- Is Albuquerque International Sunport a public or private airport?
- Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) is a public-use airport, open to general aviation.
- How many runways does Albuquerque International Sunport have?
- Albuquerque International Sunport has 3 runways. The longest is 08/26 at 13,793 feet of concrete, alongside 03/21 and 12/30.
- What is the field elevation at Albuquerque International Sunport?
- Albuquerque International Sunport sits at 5,354 feet above mean sea level.
- Does Albuquerque International Sunport have an instrument approach?
- Yes. Albuquerque International Sunport has 13 published instrument approach procedures, including ILS, RNAV (GPS), VOR, and TACAN.
- Does Albuquerque International Sunport have an air traffic control tower?
- Yes, Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) is a towered airport.
- What is the UNICOM frequency at KABQ?
- Albuquerque International Sunport's UNICOM frequency is 122.95 MHz.
- What fuel is available at Albuquerque International Sunport?
- Albuquerque International Sunport sells 100LL, Jet A, Jet A1, and Jet A1+.
- Are there flight schools at Albuquerque International Sunport?
- Yes. Organizations based at Albuquerque International Sunport include Del Sol Aviation, LLC, Kirtland USAF Flight Center, Molly Malone Flying Club, Sharpes Aero, LLC, and Vertical Limit Aviation, LLC.