ABQ Airport Code, Albuquerque International Sunport
ABQ is the IATA code for Albuquerque International Sunport, the main international gateway for Albuquerque, United States. Airlines and booking systems use ABQ, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code KABQ. At 5355 ft (1632 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Albuquerque airport code?
The airport code for Albuquerque International Sunport is ABQ. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code KABQ, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 362 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code KABQ begins with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States.
Where is ABQ?
Albuquerque International Sunport serves Albuquerque, United States. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 35.04° N, 106.61° W. At 5355 ft (1632 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at ABQ
It has 3 runways. The longest is 13,793 ft (4.20 km), designated 08/26.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Albuquerque?
The IATA airport code for Albuquerque International Sunport in Albuquerque is ABQ. Its ICAO code is KABQ.
What is the 3-letter code for Albuquerque?
The 3-letter IATA code for Albuquerque International Sunport in Albuquerque is ABQ.
What airport is ABQ?
ABQ is Albuquerque International Sunport, located in Albuquerque, United States.
What country is ABQ in?
ABQ (Albuquerque International Sunport) is in United States.
Where is ABQ airport located?
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is in Albuquerque, United States, at coordinates 35.03998, -106.60892.
What is the ICAO code for Albuquerque International Sunport?
The ICAO code for Albuquerque International Sunport is KABQ. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code ABQ.
What is the difference between ABQ and KABQ?
ABQ is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. KABQ is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Albuquerque International Sunport.
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