Albuquerque International Sunport is a large airport serving Albuquerque, United States. Its IATA code is ABQ and its ICAO code is KABQ. The airport lies at an elevation of 5,355 ft (1,632 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 13,793 ft (4,204 m) long. Local time follows the America/Denver time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ABQ
- ICAO code
- KABQ
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 5,355 ft (1,632 m)
- Coordinates
- 35.0400, -106.6089
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 10,000 ft · 3,048 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | No |
| 08/26 | 13,793 ft · 4,204 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | No |
| 12/30 | 6,000 ft · 1,829 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Albuquerque International Sunport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SAF Santa Fe Municipal Airport | Santa Fe, United States | 80 km · 50 mi |
| TSM Taos Regional Airport | Taos, United States | 178 km · 111 mi |
| GUP Gallup Municipal Airport | Gallup, United States | 205 km · 127 mi |
| DRO Durango La Plata County Airport | Durango, United States | 256 km · 159 mi |
| ROW Roswell Air Center Airport | Roswell, United States | 272 km · 169 mi |
| ALS San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field | Alamosa, United States | 274 km · 170 mi |
| SVC Grant County Airport | Silver City, United States | 303 km · 188 mi |
| LRU Las Cruces International Airport | Las Cruces, United States | 307 km · 191 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ABQ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 1,088 | 676 | 587 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 1,887 | 1,172 | 1,019 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,038 | 1,267 | 1,101 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,931 | 1,821 | 1,583 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,018 | 4,982 | 4,329 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,351 | 5,189 | 4,509 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,618 | 5,355 | 4,654 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,076 | 5,639 | 4,901 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,580 | 5,953 | 5,173 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 10,383 | 6,452 | 5,607 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,563 | 6,563 | 5,703 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,933 | 8,036 | 6,983 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,048 | 8,108 | 7,045 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,084 | 8,130 | 7,065 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,868 | 9,238 | 8,028 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,620 | 9,706 | 8,434 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | 123.900 | |
| ATIS | 118.000 | |
| CLD | Clearance | 119.200 |
| DEP | 123.900 | |
| GND | Ground | 121.900 |
| TWR | Tower | 120.300 |
| TWR | Tower | 123.775 |
| UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Albuquerque International Sunport?
The IATA code of Albuquerque International Sunport is ABQ and its ICAO code is KABQ.
Where is Albuquerque International Sunport located?
Albuquerque International Sunport is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, at 35.0400, -106.6089.
What time zone is Albuquerque International Sunport in?
Albuquerque International Sunport uses the IANA time zone America/Denver. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Albuquerque International Sunport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 13,793 ft (4,204 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Albuquerque International Sunport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF), about 80 km (50 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.