Albuquerque International Sunport

KABQ / ABQ

Albuquerque, US

Last Updated
Jan 17, 13:52 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
13:52Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -12°C
12kt
10°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.12
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KABQ 171352Z 01012KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP198 T10221122 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.12 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
24.85 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,355 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,155 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 4,400 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KABQ 171120Z 1712/1812 35008KT P6SM SCT250 FM171700 35015G25KT P6SM SKC FM172300 36009KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 350° 8kt
Visibility: >6SM
17:00Z FM171700
+4h
VFR 350° 15kt
Visibility: >6SM
23:00Z FM172300
+10h
VFR 360° 9kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

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ABQ
03
21
08
26
12
30
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 10,000 ft 150 ft CONC-G 45°
↑ 9.8kt ↔ 6.9kt
35° angle
08/26 13,793 ft 150 ft CONC-G 90°
↑ 2.1kt ↔ 11.8kt
80° angle
12/30 6,000 ft 150 ft CONC-G 129°
↓ 5.8kt ↔ 10.5kt
119° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
10,000 ft 150 ft ASPH-CONC-F 183°
↑ 11.3kt ↔ 4.1kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Albuquerque International Sunport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KABQ
IATA Code: ABQ
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,355 ft MSL

Location

City: Albuquerque
Country: US
Latitude: 35.039976°
Longitude: -106.608925°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CONC-G
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 13,793 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CONC-G
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CONC-G
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASPH-CONC-F
ILS: No

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About Albuquerque International Sunport

Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ/ABQ) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Albuquerque, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 5,355 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 4 runways (03/21, 08/26, 12/30, 17/35) with CONC-G and ASPH-CONC-F surfaces . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.