KABQ Albuquerque International Sunport
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is an airport with scheduled airline service in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at 5,355 ft elevation, with 3 runways: 08/26 (13,793 ft), 03/21 (10,000 ft), 12/30 (6,000 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KABQ · FAA ABQ · IATA ABQ |
|---|---|
| Location | Albuquerque, NM · 35.0400, -106.6089 |
| Elevation | 5,355 ft MSL (1,632 m) |
| Tower | 120.3 MHz (Tower) |
| ATIS | 118.0 MHz |
| FAA charts | 42 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KABQ METAR and TAF
No current METAR for KABQ.
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 31st at 23:34Z · valid 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KABQ 312334Z 0100/0124 VRB05KT P6SM SCT050 BKN120 FM010700 14007KT P6SM OVC050 PROB30 0109/0115 5SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM011700 18018G25KT P6SM SCT025 OVC035 PROB30 0120/0124 18025G35KT 4SM -TSRA BKN025 OVC035CB- Initially · 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z: wind variable at 5 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 5,000 ft, broken 12,000 ft
- From · 1st 07:00Z: wind 140° at 7 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 5,000 ft
- 30% chance · 1st 09Z – 1st 15Z: visibility 5 statute miles · light rain showers, mist · overcast 2,500 ft
- From · 1st 17:00Z: wind 180° at 18 kt, gusting 25 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 2,500 ft, overcast 3,500 ft
- 30% chance · 1st 20Z – 1st 24Z: wind 180° at 25 kt, gusting 35 kt · visibility 4 statute miles · light thunderstorm with rain · broken 2,500 ft, overcast 3,500 ft cumulonimbus
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 / 26 | 13,793 × 150 ft | concrete | No |
| 03 / 21 | 10,000 × 150 ft | concrete | No |
| 12 / 30 | 6,000 × 150 ft | concrete | No |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | 123.9 | |
| ATIS | 118.0 | |
| Clearance delivery | Clearance | 119.2 |
| Departure | 123.9 | |
| Ground | 121.9 | |
| Tower | 120.3 | |
| Tower | 123.775 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KABQ before you fly.
FAA charts for KABQ — d-TPP 2611
42 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
- AIRPORT DIAGRAMRevised this cycle
Instrument approach procedures 13
- HI-ILS OR LOC RWY 08
- ILS OR LOC RWY 03Revised this cycle
- ILS OR LOC RWY 08Revised this cycle
- RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 21Revised this cycle
- RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 26Revised this cycle
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 03Revised this cycle
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 08Revised this cycle
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 21Revised this cycle
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 26Revised this cycle
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 03Revised this cycle
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 08Revised this cycle
- VOR RWY 08Revised this cycle
- HI-TACAN RWY 08
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 12
Arrivals (STAR) 12
Minimums, hot spots and notices 4
KABQ on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.