Albuquerque International Sunport
Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
IATA: ABQ ICAO: KABQ
Longest Active Runway
13,793 ft
4,204 meters
Field Elevation
5,355 ft
1,632 m MSL
Runway Inventory
3 active
1 closed, Unlighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
35.0400°, -106.6089°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#11 in United States
Out of 2020 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#49 Worldwide
Top 0.6% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#280 MSL
Top 6.2% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+37.9%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: Albuquerque International Sunport's longest active runway measures 13,793 ft (4,204 m). It ranks as the #11 longest runway in United States and #49 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 13,793 ft (4204m) | 150 ft (46m) | CONC-G | ❌ Unlighted | ✅ Active |
| 03/21 | 10,000 ft (3048m) | 150 ft (46m) | CONC-G | ❌ Unlighted | ✅ Active |
| 17/35 | 10,000 ft (3048m) | 150 ft (46m) | ASPH-CONC-F | ❌ Unlighted | ⛔ Closed |
| 12/30 | 6,000 ft (1829m) | 150 ft (46m) | CONC-G | ❌ Unlighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint:
GET /api/airport/abq.json ↗