Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Albuquerque International Sunport is the airport for Albuquerque, United States, and carries the codes ABQ (IATA) and KABQ (ICAO). The airport sits at an elevation of 5355 ft (1632 m) and keeps local time in the America/Denver time zone. That is worth knowing, because every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Albuquerque International Sunport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at Albuquerque International Sunport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | KABQ |
|---|---|
| IATA | ABQ |
| Type | International airport |
| City | Albuquerque |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Elevation | 5,355 ft (1,632 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.04, -106.6089 |
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about Albuquerque International Sunport
You will find Albuquerque International Sunport at 35.0400, -106.6089, at an elevation of 5355 ft (1632 m) above sea level. There are three runways on the field, and the assigned runway can make a real difference to taxi times between touchdown and gate. The airport keeps America/Denver time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at Albuquerque International Sunport
Over the last 30 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 12.4 aircraft movements per day at Albuquerque International Sunport. The busiest window so far falls between 16:00-18:00 local time. These figures are refreshed weekly.
Destinations we tracked from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
| # | Destinations | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memphis (MEM) | 7 | FedEx Express |
| 2 | Los Angeles (LAX) | 6 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 3 | Carlsbad (CNM) | 5 | Corporate Flight Management |
| 4 | Denver (DEN) | 3 | United Parcel Service |
| 5 | Atlanta (ATL) | 2 | Delta Air Lines |
| 6 | Oakland (OAK) | 2 | Southwest Airlines |
| 7 | Louisville (SDF) | 2 | United Parcel Service |
Origins we tracked to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
| # | Origins | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 2 | New York (JFK) | 2 | JetBlue Airways |
| 3 | Denver (DEN) | 2 | Southwest Airlines, United Airlines |
| 4 | Louisville (SDF) | 2 | United Parcel Service |
| 5 | Carlsbad (CNM) | 2 | Corporate Flight Management |
| 6 | Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 7 | Memphis (MEM) | 1 | FedEx Express |
| 8 | Ontario (ONT) | 1 | United Parcel Service |
We observed 17 different airlines on tracked ABQ movements.
Facts last refreshed: 31 August 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Getting to Albuquerque International Sunport
Albuquerque International Sunport lies about 6.3 km (4 mi) from central Albuquerque, measured in a straight line. Two evergreen tips regardless of how you travel: confirm your terminal before leaving, and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Albuquerque International Sunport flight status
How do I check Albuquerque International Sunport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Albuquerque International Sunport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Albuquerque International Sunport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Albuquerque International Sunport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Albuquerque International Sunport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists Albuquerque International Sunport with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.
What do the codes ABQ and KABQ mean?
They are two identifiers for the same airport. ABQ is the IATA code for Albuquerque International Sunport: the short code you see on tickets and baggage tags. KABQ is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Albuquerque International Sunport in?
Albuquerque International Sunport runs on America/Denver time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.