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| Albuquerque International Sunport | ||
| height | 5,355 feet | |
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| IATA code | ABQ | |
| ICAO code | KABQ | |
| Number of passengers | 4.775.098 (2016) | |
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The Albuquerque International Sunport located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This is the largest airport in the state and has many domestic airports; However, if you are traveling from Europe, you have to change the plane beforehand.
background
The airport has existed since 1939, the current terminal was built in 1965 and has been expanded several times since then. Today it has four runways, the longest of which is 4,202 meters. In 2015, 4,745,256 passengers were handled here. Airports of comparable size in Germany are the Nuremberg and Hanover-Langenhagen.
getting there
By train
Albuquerque has one Amtrak-Railway station. The best way to get to the airport is to take a taxi, as it only takes a quarter of an hour. An inexpensive alternative is to take the Bus number 250, that doesn't take much longer, but even on weekdays the bus only runs 7 times a day. Bus no. 50 also connects the train station and the airport and runs every half an hour, but stops along the way so often that it takes at least 33 minutes.
By bus
The Greyhound- Albuquerque Station is located at 320 1st Street and is adjacent to the Amtrak train station.
In the street
The I-25 motorway runs right past the airport. The departure is called Sunport Blvd. and bears the number 221.
Car rental
The car rental offices are approximately 1 km southwest of the terminal (3400 West University Boulevard Southeast). These companies all offer a free shuttle service to the terminal. Represented include Alamo, Avis, Budget, and Enterprise (Overview).
Airlines and Destinations
- Alaska Airlines: Seattle
- Allegiant Airlines: Austin, Las Vegas, Los Angeles
- American Airlines: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Phoenix
- Boutique Air: Alamosa (Colorado), Carlsbad, Silver City
- Delta: Atlanta, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis-St. Paul
- JetBlue: Baltimore-Washington, Chicago (Midway), Dallas Love Field, Denver, Houston (Hobby), Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Oakland, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego
- United Airlines: Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, San Franscisco
Terminals
The only terminal of Albuquerque International Airport is in 2 wings (Concourses) with a total of 22 gates. plan
Arrivals
Because here despite the name addition International Only domestic flights land, those arriving in ABQ do not have to go through an immigration office or through customs. To get your checked baggage back, go straight to the after arrival Baggage Claim, which is located on the ground floor (Level 1) of the terminal.
departure
Check-in at least one hour before the scheduled departure. The counters of the various airlines, where the checked baggage is handed in and boarding passes can be picked up, are all on level 2. The next station is the security check on level 3. The gates finally follow on level 4.
Change
Very easy, because the gates are all close together.
security
mobility
activities
Lounges
Planespotting
The terminal has a very nice viewing room (Terminal observation lounge), located directly above the food court. Further tips on planespotting can be found at www.spotterswiki.com.
shop
The closest quality supermarket is a Albertsons at 1625 Rio Bravo Blvd SW. Driving time from the airport is just under a quarter of an hour.
A Walmart Supercenter (department store with grocery department) can be found at 301 San Mateo Blvd SE (12 minutes away).
Post and Telecommunications
There is free WiFi throughout the terminal. WiFi). At the concourses you will also find sockets and workplaces where you can use the electronic devices you have brought with you.
kitchen
At the airport
There are several restaurants and food stalls in the terminal, but only two of them are considered above average, namely Tia Juanita’s (Mexican and Southwestern cuisine) and the Rio Grande Brew Pub & Grill (Steaks and hamburgers). Tia Juanita’s is outside, the Brew Pub is inside the security area. Both are more on the expensive side.
Near the airport
In the southeast of Albuquerque there are many restaurants scattered around, but these are mostly chain and fast food restaurants, often with Mexican cuisine. Here are two of the most interesting addresses:
- Pollito con Papas, 6105 Gibson Blvd SE. Restaurant with Peruvian fast food cuisine. Marinated grilled chicken served with potatoes.
- Cervantes Restaurant & Lounge, 5801 Gibson Blvd SE. Upscale restaurant with Mexican and Southwest cuisine.
The dining scene is more demanding further north, in downtown, around Central Avenue Southeast.
accommodation
There are numerous hotels on the edge of the airport, all of which offer a free airport shuttle.
Cheap
medium
- TownePlace Suites Albuquerque Airport, 2400 Center Ave SE (Corner of Gibson Blvd and Yale Blvd). Airport hotel from the Marriott chain with apartments of different sizes, which can accommodate families with up to 4 children if required. 107 units on 4 floors; all with a complete kitchenette (stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator), some have 2 separate bedrooms. Built in 2003 and last renovated in 2016. Outdoor pool. Very well stocked breakfast buffet.Price: From $ 76 on the cheapest days.
Upscale
- Hampton Inn & Suites Albuquerque Airport, 1300 Woodward Rd SE. Best hotel in all of Albuquerque according to TripAdivsor.Price: from $ 132 (significantly cheaper only on nights from Sun to Mon).
health
- NextCare Urgent Care, 200 Rio Bravo Blvd SE. Commercial emergency doctor's practice in which travelers without prior notice can also get medical help quickly. Cheaper and much more pleasant than a visit to the emergency room in the hospital.Open: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat Sun 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- PMG Pediatric Urgent Care at Presbyterian Hospital, 1100 Central Ave SE. Pediatric emergency practice. No pre-registration necessary.Open: daily 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. (on high public holidays only until 5 p.m.).
Practical advice
Web links
- https://abqsunport.com/ - Official website of Albuquerque International Sunport
