- ABQ Airport Overview
There’s no mistaking that you’re in the Southwest at the Spanish-Pueblo style Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ). Located four miles from downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico’s largest city, the ABQ airport is served by eight major carriers and offers non-stop service to 39 cities and several in-state destinations. The largest carrier is Southwest Airlines servicing over half of the airport’s flights. The airport, which was expanded in 1996, has 23 gates on two concourses. Throughout Albuquerque airport, you’ll find a 113-piece permanent art collection showcasing Native American, Hispanic and Contemporary art. ABQ airport also hosts Sunport Seranades, free music concerts in the Great Hall of the airport terminal that feature local talent spanning classical to mariachi. When’s the last time you did the cha-cha to your gate?
- Baggage Carts / Skycap
Baggage Carts and Skycap service are available throughout the aiport.
- Baggage Claim
Baggage Claim is located on the ground level.
- Banking / ATM Services
Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) for various banks are located throughout the terminal building in front of and beyond the security checkpoint.
- Concourses
ABQ has 3 main levels of the terminal, a commuter airline gate area and 2 concourses for commercial airline gates.
- Emergency / Medical Services
In an emergency, dial 911.
- Flight Information Monitors
Flight information monitors are located in the terminal.
- Lost & Found
Lost and found services are available in the airport. Please contact the following numbers for inquiries:
- For any items lost or left in the airport call 505-244-7706, this service is available everyday for 24 hours.
- For any items lost or left in the security check point call 505-246-4100, this service is available everyday for 24 hours.
- For any items lost in checked luggage 505-246-4100 available everyday for 24 hours or 866-289-9673 during office hours.
- People With Special Needs / Persons With Disabilities
Facilities for persons with disabilities include elevators in the parking structure and each of the terminal’s three levels, wheelchairs, Braille signage, wheelchair-accessible restrooms and drinking fountains, and telecommunications devices for the deaf (TDD).
- Restrooms
Restrooms are conveniently located throughout the terminal.
- Security
The Albuquerque International Sunport, along with all other U.S. airports, continues to operate at an enhanced level of security. Stricter security measures are expected to continue indefinitely and will impose some constraints on passengers and visitors to the Sunport.
Sunport passengers and visitors should be aware of and follow these guidelines:
• Give yourself some extra time and be patient. Every effort the airport and airlines undertake is in an effort to ensure that your travel is safe, secure and efficient.
• Check directly with your airline before going to the airport. Make absolutely sure your flight has not been cancelled, rescheduled or delayed.
• Allow plenty of time for check-in prior to your scheduled departure time. Anticipate longer lines at airline ticket counters, increased security screening and other potential delays. Your airline can advise you how much extra time to allow—Call your airline in advance for a recommendation.
• Picture ID is absolutely essential for flight check in at the ticket counter and other locations prior to boarding your aircraft. Please be prepared to present your ID at the security checkpoint and at the gate area.
• Only passengers with tickets or passengers who can produce airline-approved documentation will be allowed beyond the security checkpoint. If you are utilizing e-tickets or ticketless travel, please confirm with your airline what you will need at the checkpoint.
Exceptions to this rule may be made for special circumstances such as parents escorting children or a need to accompany an elderly individual to the gate. Please check with your airline prior to reaching the security checkpoint for advice on how to best handle this situation so you avoid any unnecessary delays once you reach the checkpoint.
• Family members, friends and others waiting on arriving passengers or accompanying departing passengers will have to stay outside the security checkpoint area. Meeters and greeters are no longer allowed access to the gate areas.
• Sharp objects of any description, composition or length are strictly prohibited beyond the security checkpoint. This includes knives and scissors of any kind. Cutting objects such as box cutters and straight razors are not allowed past the checkpoint. Metal nail files, corkscrews, ice picks, letter openers, nail clippers with a comb knife, and screwdrivers are among other restricted items.
If you happen to be carrying a restricted item and it is detected at the security checkpoint, you will be given the option of taking the item back to your vehicle or checking it at your airline ticket counter. If you choose neither of these options, the item will be collected by security screening personnel and cannot be returned.
• The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is responsible for the passenger screening at the security checkpoint. Questions or comments relating to screening policies, procedures and employment should be directed to www.tsa.dot.gov.
• New carry-on baggage restrictions allow only one (1) carry-on bag and one (1) personal item such as a purse, briefcase, or lap top computer per passenger. If you have more items than allowed, you will be asked to go back and check the extra items at the ticket counter.
• The Sunport’s parking garage and long-term surface lots are OPEN. Expect some parking restrictions on the 3rd and 4th levels of the garage.
• Unauthorized vehicles left unattended at the terminal curb on both the upper and lower level roadways will be cited and towed immediately—no exceptions. (Only authorized vehicles are allowed to park curbside.)
• Loading and unloading of passengers and baggage at the curb is permitted. However, waiting at the curb—in or with your vehicle—is not allowed. Airport Police and traffic security personnel will ask individuals who park and wait to move along. If you are picking someone up, you are strongly encouraged to park in the Sunport’s short-term parking garage if a wait of any length is anticipated.
Please take time to check with your airline if you have any questions regarding flights, restricted carry-on items, carry-on baggage limits, or security checkpoint exception access requests. Local newspapers and TV news reports, along with this web site, can provide helpful, up-to-date information on new procedures and conditions at the Sunport.
Please help us to make your travel experience as stress free and as pleasant as possible by following these guidelines. We are working hard to make air travel safe and efficient.
- Smoking
Smoking is prohibited at the Sunport.
- Travelers Assistance
Airport and tourist information may be obtained from the Information Booth at the baggage claim level. The booth is staffed by Albuquerque Convention and Visitors’ Bureau volunteers.
- Guest Services
Airport Guest Services, Airport Information and Assistance
ABQ Airport and tourist information may be obtained from the Information Booth at the baggage claim level. The booth is staffed by Albuquerque Convention and Visitors' Bureau volunteers.
Phone: (505) 244-7780
Email: jbanks@cabq.gov
Mailing Address
City of Albuquerque
Aviation Department
P.O. Box 9948
Albuquerque, NM 87119-1048
Physical Address
2200 Sunport Blvd. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
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