Albuquerque International Sunport
KABQ, Albuquerque, NM
- Longest runway
- 08/26 (13,793 ft)
About 4 miles to downtown Albuquerque
Albuquerque Sunport airport guide
Albuquerque International Sunport is the main jet airport for central New Mexico and a common gateway to Santa Fe.
The Sunport is about four miles from downtown Albuquerque. At about 5,350 feet elevation, hot summer afternoons reduce aircraft performance.
Santa Fe is about an hour’s drive north, or you can fly directly into Santa Fe Regional.
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
KABQ, Albuquerque, NM
About 4 miles to downtown Albuquerque
Albuquerque Sunport airport guideThe local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Larger jets may carry less fuel on hot days, which can affect long trips.
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to ABQ for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,807 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 25 min$24,500–$30,500 | 4 hr 10 min$38,000–$58,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 678 mi | 1 hr 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,684 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 5 min$22,500–$28,500 | 3 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 580 mi | 1 hr 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,119 mi | 3 hr$13,100–$18,900 | 2 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 758 mi | 2 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 894 mi | 2 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 486 mi | 1 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Light and midsize jets cover the Southwest and Texas.
During the Balloon Fiesta in October.
Yes. Santa Fe Regional is closer to the Plaza and suits most jets up to super-midsize.