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Albuquerque International Sunport

2005-11-19T06:18:08Z

ShyFlyer: /* Spirit Drive */

[[Category:New Mexico]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|New Mexico}}

{{infobox|fullname=Albuquerque International Sunport/Kirtland Air Force Base|
location=Albuquerque, New Mexico|
iata=ABQ|
icao=KABQ|
aptype=Mixed-Use Commerical|
website=www.cabq.gov/airport|
mapurl=maps.google.com/maps?q=ABQ&ll=35.037235,-106.611500&spn=0.059619,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=120.3, 123.775, 351.9,|
atcground=121.9, 348.6|
atcclearance=119.2, 259.3|
atcapproach=124.4, 134.8, 123.9, 127.4|
atcdeparture=127.4, 124.4, 123.9, 134.8|
atcatis=118.0, 257.7, 1-505-856-4928|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal Observation Lounge===
[[Image:Abqobs-inside.jpg|right|thumb|Terminal Observation Lounge]]
There is a very nice observation lounge in the terminal, located above the food court. Stairs are located on either side of the food court. However, it is past the security checkpoint so it is accessible only if you are traveling. There are several comfortable chairs, couches, and tables, and there are very nice floor to ceiling windows that provide a view of the ramp and runways.

===Spirit Drive===
A gravel lot near the threshold of runway 03.
This runway is used less than 08/26 so movements here can be slow.
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.

===Girard Boulevard===
A small pull-off at the South end of this cul-de-sac.
Most movements on 08/26 (the main runway) can be logged but are too distant for photography.
Some arrivals on 03 may be missed.
On the rare occasions when runway 17 is in use this is an excellent location, although photos will need to be taken through the fence. Some early-morning shots of the apron are possible.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===FBO Parking Lot===
Not recommended for long-term viewing (you will likely be told to leave), but OK for a quick shot or two.

==Locations to Avoid==

===FAA Facility===
On your way to Spirit Drive (above), you will see a 747, DC-9 and smaller aircraft parked by the FAA hangar. There is an employee parking lot which gives excellent views of the 08 approach.
Resist the temptation to use it, you will quickly be told to leave or possibly worse.

===Kirtland AFB===
Time was you could park on the access road with impunity. Since 2001, this is now a totally secure area.

==Regular Traffic==

'''Scheduled Passegner'''

Southwest Airlines is the dominant carrier at the airport. The Sunport is also served by Delta, United, America West, American, Northwest, Continental, and United. Regional carriers include SkyWest (Delta Connection and United Express), Mesa (Mesa Airlines, America West Express, and United Express), Horizon (Frontier JetExpress), ExpressJet (Continental Express) and Chautauqua (United Express). Great Lakes as a few scheduled flights in and out of the Sunport as well. Traffic on the weekends is noticibly less than during the week.

'''Cargo'''

The Sunport sees regular cargo services from FedEx and UPS. FedEx typically utilizes the Airbus A300/310 with the Boeing 727 still a common sight. UPS from time to time sends its A300 to Albuquerque, though the Boeing 757/767 are more common. As a rare treat, the DC-8 has been known to make an appearance.

'''General Aviation'''

Even with Double Eagle as the city's general aviation reliever airport, the Sunport sees its far share of general aviation traffic. Aircraft ranging from Skyhawks to Boeing Business Jets have been known to stop by for a visit. The Sunport is also home to [http://www.eclipseaviation.com Eclipse Aviation], makers of the Eclipse 500 very light jet.

'''Military/Government'''

With Kirtland Air Force Base occupying much of the western portion of the airfield, you are garunteed to spot some type of military aircraft. The most dominant of these being helicopters. Spotting these may be difficult, as they depart from the base itself and fly south to the "Aux Field" and controled firing areas. The base also plays host to the New Mexico Air National Guard equiped with F-16Cs. The 58th Special Operations Wing operates from Kirtland as well, affording the opportunity to see many C-130s.

The US Department of Energy maintains a ramp on the Kirland portion of the field. Although flights are infrequent, they do afford an opportunity to spot "baby" DC-9s and deHavilland Twin Otters.

In addition to base traffic, transient military traffic is a regular occurance at the Sunport. Anything is possible, from T-6A Texan IIs to F/A-18 Hornets. Royal Air Force VC-10s have been spotted a couple of times as well.

==Facilities and Transportation==

Albuquerque International Sunport

2005-11-19T06:14:28Z

ShyFlyer: /* Regular Traffic */

[[Category:New Mexico]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|New Mexico}}

{{infobox|fullname=Albuquerque International Sunport/Kirtland Air Force Base|
location=Albuquerque, New Mexico|
iata=ABQ|
icao=KABQ|
aptype=Mixed-Use Commerical|
website=www.cabq.gov/airport|
mapurl=maps.google.com/maps?q=ABQ&ll=35.037235,-106.611500&spn=0.059619,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=120.3, 123.775, 351.9,|
atcground=121.9, 348.6|
atcclearance=119.2, 259.3|
atcapproach=124.4, 134.8, 123.9, 127.4|
atcdeparture=127.4, 124.4, 123.9, 134.8|
atcatis=118.0, 257.7, 1-505-856-4928|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal Observation Lounge===
[[Image:Abqobs-inside.jpg|right|thumb|Terminal Observation Lounge]]
There is a very nice observation lounge in the terminal, located above the food court. Stairs are located on either side of the food court. However, it is past the security checkpoint so it is accessible only if you are traveling. There are several comfortable chairs, couches, and tables, and there are very nice floor to ceiling windows that provide a view of the ramp and runways.

===Spirit Drive===
A gravel lot at the threshold of runway 03.
This runway is used less than 08/26 so movements here can be slow.
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.

===Girard Boulevard===
A small pull-off at the South end of this cul-de-sac.
Most movements on 08/26 (the main runway) can be logged but are too distant for photography.
Some arrivals on 03 may be missed.
On the rare occasions when runway 17 is in use this is an excellent location, although photos will need to be taken through the fence. Some early-morning shots of the apron are possible.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===FBO Parking Lot===
Not recommended for long-term viewing (you will likely be told to leave), but OK for a quick shot or two.

==Locations to Avoid==

===FAA Facility===
On your way to Spirit Drive (above), you will see a 747, DC-9 and smaller aircraft parked by the FAA hangar. There is an employee parking lot which gives excellent views of the 08 approach.
Resist the temptation to use it, you will quickly be told to leave or possibly worse.

===Kirtland AFB===
Time was you could park on the access road with impunity. Since 2001, this is now a totally secure area.

==Regular Traffic==

'''Scheduled Passegner'''

Southwest Airlines is the dominant carrier at the airport. The Sunport is also served by Delta, United, America West, American, Northwest, Continental, and United. Regional carriers include SkyWest (Delta Connection and United Express), Mesa (Mesa Airlines, America West Express, and United Express), Horizon (Frontier JetExpress), ExpressJet (Continental Express) and Chautauqua (United Express). Great Lakes as a few scheduled flights in and out of the Sunport as well. Traffic on the weekends is noticibly less than during the week.

'''Cargo'''

The Sunport sees regular cargo services from FedEx and UPS. FedEx typically utilizes the Airbus A300/310 with the Boeing 727 still a common sight. UPS from time to time sends its A300 to Albuquerque, though the Boeing 757/767 are more common. As a rare treat, the DC-8 has been known to make an appearance.

'''General Aviation'''

Even with Double Eagle as the city's general aviation reliever airport, the Sunport sees its far share of general aviation traffic. Aircraft ranging from Skyhawks to Boeing Business Jets have been known to stop by for a visit. The Sunport is also home to [http://www.eclipseaviation.com Eclipse Aviation], makers of the Eclipse 500 very light jet.

'''Military/Government'''

With Kirtland Air Force Base occupying much of the western portion of the airfield, you are garunteed to spot some type of military aircraft. The most dominant of these being helicopters. Spotting these may be difficult, as they depart from the base itself and fly south to the "Aux Field" and controled firing areas. The base also plays host to the New Mexico Air National Guard equiped with F-16Cs. The 58th Special Operations Wing operates from Kirtland as well, affording the opportunity to see many C-130s.

The US Department of Energy maintains a ramp on the Kirland portion of the field. Although flights are infrequent, they do afford an opportunity to spot "baby" DC-9s and deHavilland Twin Otters.

In addition to base traffic, transient military traffic is a regular occurance at the Sunport. Anything is possible, from T-6A Texan IIs to F/A-18 Hornets. Royal Air Force VC-10s have been spotted a couple of times as well.

==Facilities and Transportation==

Double Eagle II Airport

2005-11-19T06:08:29Z

ShyFlyer: /* Regular Traffic */

[[Category:New Mexico]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|New Mexico}}

{{infobox|fullname=Double Eagle II Airport|
location=Albuquerque, New Mexico|
iata=AEG|
icao=KAEG|
aptype=Public|
website=www.cabq.gov/airport/doubleeagle.html|
mapurl=maps.google.com/maps?q=&ll=35.147109,-106.795392&spn=0.029769,0.049372&t=h&cid=35084444,-106650556,548036682106047694&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=|
atcground=|
atcclearance=124.8|
atcapproach=127.4|
atcdeparture=127.4|
atcatis=|
atcunicom=122.8}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
As the general aviation reliever for Albuquerque, the airport does not have any scheduled commercial traffic. The bulk of the traffic consists of single engine and light twin piston driven aircraft. Business jets are fairly common.

Two FBOs on the airport offer pilot training and it is thier aircraft which can be observed using the airport the most. Highest times of activity are on calm mornings during the week and most of the day on the weekends.

==Facilities and Transportation==

Albuquerque International Sunport

2005-11-19T06:01:34Z

ShyFlyer:

[[Category:New Mexico]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|New Mexico}}

{{infobox|fullname=Albuquerque International Sunport/Kirtland Air Force Base|
location=Albuquerque, New Mexico|
iata=ABQ|
icao=KABQ|
aptype=Mixed-Use Commerical|
website=www.cabq.gov/airport|
mapurl=maps.google.com/maps?q=ABQ&ll=35.037235,-106.611500&spn=0.059619,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=120.3, 123.775, 351.9,|
atcground=121.9, 348.6|
atcclearance=119.2, 259.3|
atcapproach=124.4, 134.8, 123.9, 127.4|
atcdeparture=127.4, 124.4, 123.9, 134.8|
atcatis=118.0, 257.7, 1-505-856-4928|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal Observation Lounge===
[[Image:Abqobs-inside.jpg|right|thumb|Terminal Observation Lounge]]
There is a very nice observation lounge in the terminal, located above the food court. Stairs are located on either side of the food court. However, it is past the security checkpoint so it is accessible only if you are traveling. There are several comfortable chairs, couches, and tables, and there are very nice floor to ceiling windows that provide a view of the ramp and runways.

===Spirit Drive===
A gravel lot at the threshold of runway 03.
This runway is used less than 08/26 so movements here can be slow.
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.

===Girard Boulevard===
A small pull-off at the South end of this cul-de-sac.
Most movements on 08/26 (the main runway) can be logged but are too distant for photography.
Some arrivals on 03 may be missed.
On the rare occasions when runway 17 is in use this is an excellent location, although photos will need to be taken through the fence. Some early-morning shots of the apron are possible.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===FBO Parking Lot===
Not recommended for long-term viewing (you will likely be told to leave), but OK for a quick shot or two.

==Locations to Avoid==

===FAA Facility===
On your way to Spirit Drive (above), you will see a 747, DC-9 and smaller aircraft parked by the FAA hangar. There is an employee parking lot which gives excellent views of the 08 approach.
Resist the temptation to use it, you will quickly be told to leave or possibly worse.

===Kirtland AFB===
Time was you could park on the access road with impunity. Since 2001, this is now a totally secure area.

==Regular Traffic==

'''Scheduled Passegner'''

Southwest Airlines is the dominant carrier at the airport. The Sunport is also served by Delta, United, America West, American, Northwest, Continental, and United. Regional carriers include SkyWest (Delta Connection and United Express), Mesa (Mesa Airlines, America West Express, and United Express) Horizon (Frontier JetExpress), ExpressJet (Continental Express) and Chautauqua (United Express). Great Lakes as a few scheduled flights in and out of the Sunport as well. Traffic on the weekends is noticibly less than during the week.

'''Cargo'''

The Sunport sees regular cargo services from FedEx and UPS. FedEx typically utilizes the Airbus A300/310 with the Boeing 727 still a common sight. UPS from time to time sends its A300 to Albuquerque, though the Boeing 757/767 are more common. As a rare treat, the DC-8 has been known to make an appearance.

'''General Aviation'''

Even with Double Eagle as the city's general aviation reliever airport, the Sunport sees its far share of general aviation traffic. Aircraft ranging from Skyhawks to Boeing Business Jets have been known to stop by for a visit. The Sunport is also home to [http://www.eclipseaviation.com Eclipse Aviation], makers of the Eclipse 500 very light jet.

'''Military/Government'''

With Kirtland Air Force Base occupying much of the western portion of the airfield, you are garunteed to spot some type of military aircraft. The most dominant of these being helicopters. Spotting these may be difficult, as they depart from the base itself and fly south to the "Aux Field" and controled firing areas. The base also plays host to the New Mexico Air National Guard equiped with F-16Cs. The 58th Special Operations Wing operates from Kirtland as well, affording the opportunity to see many C-130s.

The US Department of Energy maintains a ramp on the Kirland portion of the field. Although flights are infrequent, they do afford an opportunity to spot "baby" DC-9s and deHavilland Twin Otters.

In addition to base traffic, transient military traffic is a regular occurance at the Sunport. Anything is possible, from T-6A Texan IIs to F/A-18 Hornets. Royal Air Force VC-10s have been spotted a couple of times as well.

==Facilities and Transportation==

Albuquerque International Sunport

2005-11-19T05:50:09Z

ShyFlyer: /* Regular Traffic */

[[Category:New Mexico]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|New Mexico}}

{{infobox|fullname=Albuquerque International Sunport/Kirtland Air Force Base|
location=Albuquerque, New Mexico|
iata=ABQ|
icao=KABQ|
aptype=Mixed-Use Commerical|
website=www.cabq.gov/airport|
mapurl=maps.google.com/maps?q=ABQ&ll=35.037235,-106.611500&spn=0.059619,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.775, 351.9, 120.3|
atcground=121.9, 348.6|
atcclearance=119.2, 259.3|
atcapproach=354.1, 317.9, 263.15|
atcdeparture=354.1, 317.9, 263.15|
atcatis=118, 257.7|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal Observation Lounge===
[[Image:Abqobs-inside.jpg|right|thumb|Terminal Observation Lounge]]
There is a very nice observation lounge in the terminal, located above the food court. Stairs are located on either side of the food court. However, it is past the security checkpoint so it is accessible only if you are traveling. There are several comfortable chairs, couches, and tables, and there are very nice floor to ceiling windows that provide a view of the ramp and runways.

===Spirit Drive===
A gravel lot at the threshold of runway 03.
This runway is used less than 08/26 so movements here can be slow.
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.

===Girard Boulevard===
A small pull-off at the South end of this cul-de-sac.
Most movements on 08/26 (the main runway) can be logged but are too distant for photography.
Some arrivals on 03 may be missed.
On the rare occasions when runway 17 is in use this is an excellent location, although photos will need to be taken through the fence. Some early-morning shots of the apron are possible.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===FBO Parking Lot===
Not recommended for long-term viewing (you will likely be told to leave), but OK for a quick shot or two.

==Locations to Avoid==

===FAA Facility===
On your way to Spirit Drive (above), you will see a 747, DC-9 and smaller aircraft parked by the FAA hangar. There is an employee parking lot which gives excellent views of the 08 approach.
Resist the temptation to use it, you will quickly be told to leave or possibly worse.

===Kirtland AFB===
Time was you could park on the access road with impunity. Since 2001, this is now a totally secure area.

==Regular Traffic==

'''Scheduled Passegner'''

Southwest Airlines is the dominant carrier at the airport. The Sunport is also served by Delta, United, America West, American, Northwest, Continental, and United. Regional carriers include SkyWest (Delta Connection and United Express), Mesa (Mesa Airlines, America West Express, and United Express) Horizon (Frontier JetExpress), ExpressJet (Continental Express) and Chautauqua (United Express). Great Lakes as a few scheduled flights in and out of the Sunport as well. Traffic on the weekends is noticibly less than during the week.

'''Cargo'''

The Sunport sees regular cargo services from FedEx and UPS. FedEx typically utilizes the Airbus A300/310 with the Boeing 727 still a common sight. UPS from time to time sends its A300 to Albuquerque, though the Boeing 757/767 are more common. As a rare treat, the DC-8 has been known to make an appearance.

'''General Aviation'''

Even with Double Eagle as the city's general aviation reliever airport, the Sunport sees its far share of general aviation traffic. Aircraft ranging from Skyhawks to Boeing Business Jets have been known to stop by for a visit. The Sunport is also home to [http://www.eclipseaviation.com Eclipse Aviation], makers of the Eclipse 500 very light jet.

'''Military/Government'''

With Kirtland Air Force Base occupying much of the western portion of the airfield, you are garunteed to spot some type of military aircraft. The most dominant of these being helicopters. Spotting these may be difficult, as they depart from the base itself and fly south to the "Aux Field" and controled firing areas. The base also plays host to the New Mexico Air National Guard equiped with F-16Cs. The 58th Special Operations Wing operates from Kirtland as well, affording the opportunity to see many C-130s.

The US Department of Energy maintains a ramp on the Kirland portion of the field. Although flights are infrequent, they do afford an opportunity to spot "baby" DC-9s and deHavilland Twin Otters.

In addition to base traffic, transient military traffic is a regular occurance at the Sunport. Anything is possible, from T-6A Texan IIs to F/A-18 Hornets. Royal Air Force VC-10s have been spotted a couple of times as well.

==Facilities and Transportation==