Albuquerque International Sunport: Difference between revisions

A gravel lot near the threshold of runway 03.  This runway is used less than 08/26 so movements here can be slow.  However, when winds cause traffic to reverse, many departures will use runway 21 to avoid the longer taxi to runway 26, though heavier aircraft will still use the longer runway 26.  Because of the distance from the runway and the fence, photographing arrivals is difficult and few departures use this runway.  The cargo facilities are close and offer a few opportunities for photos.  All movements on this runway can be logged however. Arrivals on runway 08 are in view from this parking lot but are too far away for good photos.

As of January 2022, the official spotting lot has been closed off to the public. However, there is a similar dirt lot adjacent to the original one which provides largely the same viewing opportunities.

===MTB/ATV Hill===

If you continue south down University past Spirit Drive, you will see a large rattlesnake in the median. Just past this on your right is a hill with trails lining it. This may seem appealing because it falls directly underneath the approach path for 03 arrivals and is quite close to the runway threshold. This hill and the trails that line it are part of a public MTB and ATV park. Not recommended because there is no place to pull off, no parking lot, and you'll probably get better views from the Albuquerque Airport Viewing Area. If you want to take pictures from here, you should park at the viewing area and walk here (about a 25-30 minute walk), but keep in mind it is not an official spotting area, and you may get asked to leave.

Airlines such as Allegiant and Frontier do not fly to the Sunport every day of the week, and some airlines only do one flight daily into the Sunport, such as JetBlue (doing so around midnight).

*'''Alaska Airlines''': Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER

*'''Delta Air Lines''': Airbus A319, Airbus A320-200, Airbus A321-200

*'''JetBlue Airways''': Airbus A320-200, seasonal A321-200

The Sunport sees regular cargo services from FedEx and UPS.  UPS typically utilizes the Airbus A300-600R (F), Boeing 767-300ERF, and Boeing 757-200PF.  FedEx and UPS send A300s to Albuquerque periodically, though the Boeing 757/767 are more common. FedEX additionally operates Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster aircraft throughout New Mexico, with the flights originating primarily in Albuquerque. These flights are operated by Empire Airlines.  As a rare treat, the DC-10 has been known to make an appearance from FedEx (although 10 Tanker Air Carrier can also been seen there frequently). As of January 2022, Amazon's Prime Air has expanded operations out of the Sunport, with service from their ATR 72 freighters, operated by Silver Airways. Amazon's airline has plans to expand more out of Albuquerque in the future, including a new cargo building.  

*'''Prime Air (Silver Airways)''': ATR 72-500 (F)