Albuquerque International Sunport - Albuquerque, NM
N 35° 02.977 W 106° 36.956
13S E 352625 N 3879739
The Albuquerque International Sunport is a world-renowned, full-service facility that welcomes more than six million travelers per year.
Waymark Code: WM12DT
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 12/25/2006
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As the state’s largest commercial airport, the Sunport serves as the gateway to the diverse cultures, rich history and breathtaking landscapes that are New Mexico. We are committed to providing a clean, safe and passenger friendly facility that is capable of meeting the current and future travel needs of visitors and New Mexicans alike.
The Albuquerque International Sunport is owned by the City of Albuquerque and operated by the Aviation Department.
Albuquerque International Sunport handled 6,471,205 passengers in 2005. The count of passengers at the Sunport has seen a average per year increase of 2% over the last 15 years.
ABQ's freight center moved 166,342,643 pounds of cargo in 2005.
There were 196,219 takeoffs and landings, or an average of 537 per day, in 2005 at ABQ: 74,834 by major airlines; 47,732 by commuter airlines, 29,983 by military aircraft; and 43,670 by general aviation aircraft.
Approximately 3,400 people are employed at ABQ.
ABQ is served by eight major commercial carriers: American, America West, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Northwest, Southwest and United. Regional airline service is provided by Shuttle America, Horizon Air, Mesa Airlines and Skywest Airlines. It also receives regular service from commuter airlines: Great Lakes Airlines, and Mesa Airlines. Freight service is provided by DHL Express, Empire, Federal Express, Southwest Aero Service and UPS.
Southwest Airlines is ABQ's largest carrier; it handled 52% of ABQ's 2005 passengers.
ABQ offers nonstop service to 27 cities, including Amarillo, Baltimore/Washington, Chicago (Midway), Chicago (O'Hare), Dallas (Love Field), Denver, El Paso, Fort Worth (DFW), Houston (Hobby), Houston (Intercontinental), Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, Oakland, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Seattle/Tacoma, St. Louis, Tampa Bay and Tucson. Nonstop in-state service is offered to Carlsbad, Clovis, Farmington, Roswell and Silver City.
ABQ's terminal, which was expanded to its present size in the late 1980s and again in 1996, encompasses 574,000 sq. ft. of space and has 23 gates in two concourses.
There is parking for approximately 3,700 vehicles in ABQ's four-level parking structure and adjacent surface lot.
ABQ has four runways:
08/26 - an east-west air carrier runway, 13,793 ft. by 150 ft.
17/35 - a north-south air carrier runway, 10,000 ft. by 150 ft.
03/21 - a northeast-southwest air carrier runway, 10,000 ft. by 150 ft.
12/30 - a northwest-southeast general aviation runway, 6,000 ft. by 150 ft.
ABQ's elevation is 5,352 feet. Its latitude and longitude are 35 degrees, 02 minutes North and 106 degrees, 37 minutes West.
Ground transportation from the airport and around Albuquerque and New Mexico is provided by numerous cab companies, door to door shuttles, buses, limousines, tour shuttles/buses, rental car companies, out of town shuttles and hotel/motel courtesy vehicles.
Car rental agencies at the airport are Advantage, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and Thrifty. All are located at the Sunport's Car Rental Center, approximately 1/2 mile from the passenger terminal building.
Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) for various banks are located throughout the terminal building in front of and beyond the security checkpoint.
Free wireless internet access available throughout the terminal. Paid internet kiosks are available at gate A2.
Facilities for persons with disabilities include elevators in the parking structure and each of the terminal's three levels, wheelchairs, Braille signage, wheelchair-accessible restrooms and drinking fountains, and telecommunications devices for the hearing impaired (TDD).
Airport and tourist information may be obtained from the Information Booth at the baggage claim level. The booth is staffed by Albuquerque Convention and Visitors' Bureau volunteers.
The Albuquerque International Sunport Art Collection is displayed throughout the terminal. The collection includes Native American, Hispanic and Contemporary works by New Mexico artists.
Type: International
ICAO Airport Code: KABQ
IATA Airport Code: ABQ
FAA Identifier: ABQ
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