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KABQ
Albuquerque International Sunport · Albuquerque
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.30 MHz (Tower)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ), located in Albuquerque, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 4 active runways with a maximum elevation of 5,355 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Albuquerque International Sunport
ICAO / IATA
KABQ / ABQ
Municipality
Albuquerque
Country
Region
US-NM — New Mexico
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
5,355 ft
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Runway 08 / 26
ILS EQUIPPEDUNLIT
Runway Length: 13,793 ft / 4,204 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: CONC-G
Heading: 90° / 270°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: CONC-G
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 08 (90°)
111.90 MHz
IDENT: SPT | CRS: 79°
RWY 26 (270°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 03 / 21
ILS EQUIPPEDUNLIT
Runway Length: 10,000 ft / 3,048 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: CONC-G
Heading: 45° / 225°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: CONC-G
Heading: 45° / 225°
RWY 03 (45°)
111.50 MHz
IDENT: BZY | CRS: 34°
RWY 21 (225°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 17 / 35
UNLIT
Runway Length: 10,000 ft / 3,048 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: ASPH-CONC-F
Heading: 183° / 3°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: ASPH-CONC-F
Heading: 183° / 3°
RWY 17 (183°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 12 / 30
UNLIT
Runway Length: 6,000 ft / 1,829 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: CONC-G
Heading: 129° / 309°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: CONC-G
Heading: 129° / 309°
RWY 12 (129°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (309°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP
123.90 MHz
ATIS
118.00 MHz
CLD Clearance
119.20 MHz
DEP
123.90 MHz
GND Ground
121.90 MHz
TWR Tower
120.30 MHz
TWR Tower
123.78 MHz
UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026