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KABQ

ABQ

Albuquerque International Sunport · Albuquerque

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

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)
Runway Summary
08/2613,793 ftCONC-GUNLIT
03/2110,000 ftCONC-GUNLIT
17/3510,000 ftASPH-CONC-FUNLIT

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ), United States. This facility features 4 active runways with an elevation of 5,355 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Albuquerque International Sunport
ICAO / IATA
KABQ / ABQ
Municipality
Albuquerque
Country
Region
US-NM
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
ILSUNLIT
Length: 13,793 ft / 4,204 m
Surface: CONC-G
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 08
111.90 MHz
ID: SPT | CRS: 79°
RWY 26
No ILS
Runway 03 / 21
ILSUNLIT
Length: 10,000 ft / 3,048 m
Surface: CONC-G
Heading: 45° / 225°
RWY 03
111.50 MHz
ID: BZY | CRS: 34°
RWY 21
No ILS
Runway 17 / 35
UNLIT
Length: 10,000 ft / 3,048 m
Surface: ASPH-CONC-F
Heading: 183° / 3°
RWY 17
No ILS
RWY 35
No ILS
Runway 12 / 30
UNLIT
Length: 6,000 ft / 1,829 m
Surface: CONC-G
Heading: 129° / 309°
RWY 12
No ILS
RWY 30
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

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

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Alternatives in the vicinity.

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KLVS
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KSKX
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KSRR ILS
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KGUP ILS
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Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified