Albuquerque International Sunport - Revision history

NM Spotter at 16:04, 23 June 2023

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	===Albuquerque Airport Viewing Area (Spirit Drive)===		===Albuquerque Airport Viewing Area (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. However, when winds cause traffic to reverse, many departures will use runway 21 to avoid the longer taxi to runway 26, though heavier aircraft will still use the longer runway 26. 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. Arrivals on runway 08 are in view from this parking lot but are too far away for good photos.		This location has been permanently decommissioned. See Amazon Shipping Center below for more information.
	~~As of January 2022, the official spotting lot~~ has been ~~closed off to the public~~. ~~However, there is a similar dirt lot adjacent to the original one which provides largely the same viewing opportunities~~.

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	As you drive down University towards the Spirit Drive location mentioned above, directly across from Access Rd B, there is a rather large dirt lot right on the threshold of runway 08. It is impossible to see departures on runway 08 from here, but arrivals onto runway 08 come in directly over your head at about 300 feet. This isn't an official spotting location, but it is one of the better places to see arrivals onto RWY 08.		As you drive down University towards the Spirit Drive location mentioned above, directly across from Access Rd B, there is a rather large dirt lot right on the threshold of runway 08. It is impossible to see departures on runway 08 from here, but arrivals onto runway 08 come in directly over your head at about 300 feet. This isn't an official spotting location, but it is one of the better places to see arrivals onto RWY 08.

	===~~MTB/ATV Hill~~===		===Amazon Shipping Center===
			Formerly the location of the Albuquerque Airport Viewing Area on Spirit Drive, this area has since been converted into an Amazon shipping facility. Though this location is no longer an official viewing area, the paved parking lot here provides essentially the same view as the former viewing area, and spotters are unlikely to be bothered. This runway is used less than 08/26 so movements here can be slow. However, when winds cause traffic to reverse, many departures will use runway 21 to avoid the longer taxi to runway 26, though heavier aircraft will still use the longer runway 26. Because of the distance from the runway and the fence, photographing arrivals is difficult and few departures use this runway. All movements on this runway can be logged however. Arrivals on runway 08 are in view from this parking lot but are too far away for good photos.

	~~If you continue south down University past Spirit Drive, you will see a large rattlesnake in~~ the ~~median. Just past this on your right~~ is a ~~hill with trails lining it~~. ~~This may seem appealing because it falls directly underneath the approach path~~ for ~~03 arrivals~~ and ~~is quite~~ close ~~to the runway threshold. This hill~~ and ~~the trails that line it are part~~ of ~~a public MTB and ATV park. Not recommended because there is no place to pull off, no parking lot, and you'll probably get better views from~~ the Albuquerque Airport Viewing Area. If you want to take pictures from here, you should park at the viewing area and walk here (about a 25-30 minute walk), but keep in mind it is not an official spotting area, and you may get asked to leave.		Adjacent to the Amazon parking lot is a dirt lot which can similarly be used for spotting. The cargo facilities for UPS and FedEx are close and offer opportunities for photos of aircraft parked on the apron.

	==Locations to Avoid==		==Locations to Avoid==
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	Southwest Airlines is a dominant carrier at the airport. Traffic on the weekends is noticeably less than during the week.		Southwest Airlines is a dominant carrier at the airport. Traffic on the weekends is noticeably less than during the week.

	Airlines such as Allegiant and Frontier do not fly to the Sunport every day of the week, and some airlines only do one flight daily into the Sunport, such as JetBlue (doing so around midnight).		Airlines such as Allegiant and Frontier do not fly to the Sunport every day of the week, and some airlines only do one flight daily into the Sunport, such as JetBlue (doing so around midnight) and Spirit Airlines.

	*'''Advanced Airways''': Beechcraft B350 King Air		*'''Advanced Airways''': Beechcraft B350 King Air
	*'''Alaska Airlines''': Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER		*'''Alaska Airlines''': Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9
	**'''Horizon Air''': Embraer E175-200LR		**'''Horizon Air''': Embraer E175-200LR
	**'''SkyWest Airlines''': Embraer E175-200LR		**'''SkyWest Airlines''': Embraer E175-200LR
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	**'''American Eagle (SkyWest Airlines)''': Bombardier CRJ-700ER, Bombardier CRJ-701ER		**'''American Eagle (SkyWest Airlines)''': Bombardier CRJ-700ER, Bombardier CRJ-701ER
	*'''Boutique Air''': Pilatus PC-12, Beechcraft B350 King Air		*'''Boutique Air''': Pilatus PC-12, Beechcraft B350 King Air
	*'''Delta Air Lines''': Airbus A319, Airbus A320-200, Airbus A321-200		*'''Delta Air Lines''': Airbus A319, Airbus A320-200, Airbus A321-200, Boeing 737-900ER
	**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': Embraer E175-200LR		**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': Embraer E175-200LR
	*'''Frontier Airlines''': Airbus A320-200, Airbus A320-200neo, seasonal Airbus A321-200		*'''Frontier Airlines''': Airbus A320-200, Airbus A320-200neo, seasonal Airbus A321-200
	*'''JetBlue Airways''': Airbus A320~~-200, seasonal A321~~-200		*'''JetBlue Airways''': Airbus A320-200
	*'''Southwest Airlines''': Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8		*'''Southwest Airlines''': Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8
			*'''Spirit Airlines''': Airbus A320-200N
	*'''United Airlines''': Airbus A319, Airbus A320-200, Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER		*'''United Airlines''': Airbus A319, Airbus A320-200, Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER
	**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': Bombardier CRJ-200LR		**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': Bombardier CRJ-200LR
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	===Cargo===		===Cargo===

	The Sunport sees regular cargo services from FedEx and ~~UPS~~. UPS typically utilizes the Airbus A300-600R (F), Boeing 767-300ERF, and Boeing 757-200PF. FedEx and UPS send A300s to Albuquerque periodically, though the Boeing 757/767 are more common. FedEX additionally operates Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster aircraft throughout New Mexico, with the flights originating primarily in Albuquerque. These flights are operated by Empire Airlines. As a rare treat, the DC-10 has been known to make an appearance from FedEx (although 10 Tanker Air Carrier can also been seen there frequently). ~~As of January 2022~~, Amazon's Prime Air has expanded operations out of the Sunport, with service from their ATR 72 freighters, operated by Silver Airways~~. Amazon's airline has plans to expand more out of Albuquerque in the future~~, ~~including a new cargo building~~.		The Sunport sees regular cargo services from FedEx, UPS, and Prime Air. UPS typically utilizes the Airbus A300-600R (F), Boeing 767-300ERF, and Boeing 757-200PF. FedEx and UPS send A300s to Albuquerque periodically, though the Boeing 757/767 are more common. FedEX additionally operates Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster aircraft throughout New Mexico, with the flights originating primarily in Albuquerque. These flights are operated by Empire Airlines. As a rare treat, the DC-10 has been known to make an appearance from FedEx (although 10 Tanker Air Carrier can also been seen there frequently). In recent years, Amazon's Prime Air has expanded operations out of the Sunport, with service from their ATR 72 freighters, operated by Silver Airways, and regular service from their Boeing 737-800BCF aircraft.

	Firefighting airline 10 Tanker Air Carrier stores their fleet of four DC-10-30 aircraft on the cargo ramp, near the dedicated Spotting Area on University		Firefighting airline 10 Tanker Air Carrier stores their fleet of four DC-10-30 aircraft on the cargo ramp, near the dedicated Spotting Area on University
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	**'''FedEx Feeder (Empire Airlines)''': Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster		**'''FedEx Feeder (Empire Airlines)''': Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster
	*'''UPS''': Boeing 767-300ERF, Boeing 757-200PF, Airbus A300-600R (F)		*'''UPS''': Boeing 767-300ERF, Boeing 757-200PF, Airbus A300-600R (F)
	*'''Prime Air (Silver Airways)''': ATR 72-500 (F)		*'''Prime Air (Sun Country Airlines)''': Boeing 737-800BCF
			**'''Prime Air (Silver Airways)''': ATR 72-500 (F)

	===General Aviation===		===General Aviation===

737MAX8 at 20:17, 1 April 2022

2022-04-01T20:17:30Z

NM Spotter: /* Scheduled Passenger */

2022-01-17T23:33:46Z

Scheduled Passenger

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	**'''SkyWest Airlines''': Embraer E175-200LR		**'''SkyWest Airlines''': Embraer E175-200LR
	*'''Allegiant Air''': Airbus A319, Airbus A320-200		*'''Allegiant Air''': Airbus A319, Airbus A320-200
	*'''American Airlines''': Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319-100		*'''American Airlines''': Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319-100, Airbus A320-200, Airbus A321-200
	**'''American Eagle (Envoy Air)''': Bombardier CRJ-900ER, Embraer E175-200LR		**'''American Eagle (Envoy Air)''': Bombardier CRJ-900ER, Embraer E175-200LR
	**'''American Eagle (Mesa Airlines)''': Bombardier CRJ-900ER		**'''American Eagle (Mesa Airlines)''': Bombardier CRJ-900ER

NM Spotter: /* Scheduled Cargo */

2022-01-17T23:30:18Z

Scheduled Cargo

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	**'''FedEx Feeder (Empire Airlines)''': Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster		**'''FedEx Feeder (Empire Airlines)''': Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster
	*'''UPS''': Boeing 767-300ERF, Boeing 757-200PF, Airbus A300-600R (F)		*'''UPS''': Boeing 767-300ERF, Boeing 757-200PF, Airbus A300-600R (F)
	*'''Prime Air''': ATR 72-500(F)		*'''Prime Air''': ATR 72-500 (F)

	===General Aviation===		===General Aviation===

NM Spotter: /* Cargo */

2022-01-17T23:29:52Z

Cargo

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	===Cargo===		===Cargo===

	The Sunport sees regular cargo services from FedEx and UPS. UPS typically utilizes the Airbus A300-600R (F), Boeing 767-300ERF, and Boeing 757-200PF. FedEx from time to time sends its A300-600R (F) to Albuquerque, though the Boeing 757/767 are more common. They also operate Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster aircraft throughout New Mexico, with the flights originating in Albuquerque. These flights are operated by Empire Airlines. As a rare treat, the DC-10 has been known to make an appearance, from usually 10 Tanker Air Carrier, FedEx, or UPS.		The Sunport sees regular cargo services from FedEx and UPS. UPS typically utilizes the Airbus A300-600R (F), Boeing 767-300ERF, and Boeing 757-200PF. FedEx from time to time sends its A300-600R (F) to Albuquerque, though the Boeing 757/767 are more common. They also operate Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster aircraft throughout New Mexico, with the flights originating in Albuquerque. These flights are operated by Empire Airlines. As a rare treat, the DC-10 has been known to make an appearance, from usually 10 Tanker Air Carrier, FedEx, or UPS. As of January 2022, Amazon's Prime Air has expanded operations out of the Sunport, with service from their ATR 72 freighters, operated by Silver Airways. Amazon's airline has plans to expand more out of Albuquerque in the future.

	Firefighting airline 10 Tanker Air Carrier stores their fleet of four aircraft on the cargo ramp, near the dedicated Spotting Area on University		Firefighting airline 10 Tanker Air Carrier stores their fleet of four aircraft on the cargo ramp, near the dedicated Spotting Area on University
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	**'''FedEx Feeder (Empire Airlines)''': Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster		**'''FedEx Feeder (Empire Airlines)''': Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster
	*'''UPS''': Boeing 767-300ERF, Boeing 757-200PF, Airbus A300-600R (F)		*'''UPS''': Boeing 767-300ERF, Boeing 757-200PF, Airbus A300-600R (F)
			*'''Prime Air''': ATR 72-500(F)

	===General Aviation===		===General Aviation===

NM Spotter: /* Other Spotting Locations */

2022-01-17T23:17:40Z

Other Spotting Locations

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	===FBO Parking Lot (Clark Car Rd)===		===FBO Parking Lot (Clark Car Rd)===
	~~Not recommended~~ for ~~long-term viewing (~~you ~~will likely~~ be ~~told~~ to leave), ~~but~~ OK ~~for a quick shot or two~~.		The FBO parking lot is not a great place to spot runway action, but it provides opportunities to see taxiing and parked general aviation aircraft. It is okay to spot here for the most part, but be advised that you may be asked to leave if you stay for long periods of time.

			===Eclipse Aerospace Lot===
			Located along Clark Car Rd just north of the FBO lot, this location provides views of RWY 08 arrivals and departures. The dirt lot directly to the north of the Eclipse Aerospace building and parking lot is the best place to spot 08 action. If there are spots open in the Eclipse parking lot, this should be a generally OK place to spot without getting asked to leave.

	===University Blvd===		===University Blvd===

	As you drive down University towards the Spirit Drive location mentioned above, directly across from Access Rd B, there is a rather large dirt lot right on the threshold of runway 08. It is impossible to see departures on runway 08 from here, but arrivals onto runway 08 come in directly over your head at about 300 feet. This isn't an official spotting location, but it is ~~probably~~ the ~~best spot~~ to see arrivals onto ~~runway~~ 08 ~~excluding the spotting lounge inside security~~.		As you drive down University towards the Spirit Drive location mentioned above, directly across from Access Rd B, there is a rather large dirt lot right on the threshold of runway 08. It is impossible to see departures on runway 08 from here, but arrivals onto runway 08 come in directly over your head at about 300 feet. This isn't an official spotting location, but it is one of the better places to see arrivals onto RWY 08.

	===MTB/ATV Hill===		===MTB/ATV Hill===

NM Spotter: /* Albuquerque Airport Viewing Area (Spirit Drive) */

2022-01-17T21:53:56Z

Albuquerque Airport Viewing Area (Spirit Drive)

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	===Albuquerque Airport Viewing Area (Spirit Drive)===		===Albuquerque Airport Viewing Area (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. However, when winds cause traffic to reverse, many departures will use runway 21 to avoid the longer taxi to runway 26, though heavier aircraft will still use the longer runway 26. 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. Arrivals on runway 08 are in view from this parking lot but are too far away for good photos.		A gravel lot near the threshold of runway 03. This runway is used less than 08/26 so movements here can be slow. However, when winds cause traffic to reverse, many departures will use runway 21 to avoid the longer taxi to runway 26, though heavier aircraft will still use the longer runway 26. 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. Arrivals on runway 08 are in view from this parking lot but are too far away for good photos.
			As of January 2022, the official spotting lot has been closed off to the public. However, there is a similar dirt lot adjacent to the original one which provides largely the same viewing opportunities.

	===Girard Boulevard===		===Girard Boulevard===

737MAX8 at 22:47, 27 October 2021

2021-10-27T22:47:30Z

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	*'''JetBlue Airways''': Airbus A320-200, seasonal A321-200		*'''JetBlue Airways''': Airbus A320-200, seasonal A321-200
	*'''Southwest Airlines''': Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8,		*'''Southwest Airlines''': Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8,
	*'''United Airlines''': Airbus A319, Airbus A320-200		*'''United Airlines''': Airbus A319, Airbus A320-200, Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER
	**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': Bombardier CRJ-200LR		**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': Bombardier CRJ-200LR
	**'''United Express (Mesa Airlines)''': Embraer E175-200LR		**'''United Express (Mesa Airlines)''': Embraer E175-200LR

737MAX8 at 00:14, 19 September 2021

2021-09-19T00:14:24Z

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	*'''JetBlue Airways''': Airbus A320-200, seasonal A321-200		*'''JetBlue Airways''': Airbus A320-200, seasonal A321-200
	*'''Southwest Airlines''': Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8,		*'''Southwest Airlines''': Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8,
	*'''United Airlines''': ~~Boeing 737-800~~, Airbus A320-200		*'''United Airlines''': Airbus A319, Airbus A320-200
	**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': Bombardier CRJ-200LR~~, Bombardier CRJ~~-~~701LR,~~ Embraer E175-200LR		**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': Bombardier CRJ-200LR
			**'''United Express (Mesa Airlines)''': Embraer E175-200LR
			**'''United Express (CommutAir)''': Embraer ERJ-145XR
			**'''United Express (Republic Airlines)''': Embraer E175-200LR

	===Cargo===		===Cargo===

737MAX8: Updated information to Sept. 2021 standards

2021-09-18T23:52:50Z

Updated information to Sept. 2021 standards

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	Southwest Airlines is a dominant carrier at the airport. Traffic on the weekends is noticeably less than during the week.		Southwest Airlines is a dominant carrier at the airport. Traffic on the weekends is noticeably less than during the week.

	Airlines such as Allegiant and Frontier do not fly to the Sunport every day of the week, and some airlines only do one flight daily into the Sunport, such as JetBlue.		Airlines such as Allegiant and Frontier do not fly to the Sunport every day of the week, and some airlines only do one flight daily into the Sunport, such as JetBlue (doing so around midnight).

	*'''Advanced Airways''': Beechcraft B350 King Air		*'''Advanced Airways''': Beechcraft B350 King Air
	*'''Alaska Airlines''': Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER~~, Airbus A319-100, Airbus A320-200 (aircraft varies from day to day)~~		*'''Alaska Airlines''': Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER
	**'''Horizon Air''': Embraer E175-200LR		**'''Horizon Air''': Embraer E175-200LR
	**'''SkyWest Airlines''': Embraer E175-200LR		**'''SkyWest Airlines''': Embraer E175-200LR
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	*'''Delta Air Lines''': Airbus A319, Airbus A320-200, Airbus A321-200		*'''Delta Air Lines''': Airbus A319, Airbus A320-200, Airbus A321-200
	**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': Embraer E175-200LR		**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': Embraer E175-200LR
	*'''Frontier Airlines''': Airbus A320-200, Airbus A320-200neo		*'''Frontier Airlines''': Airbus A320-200, Airbus A320-200neo, seasonal Airbus A321-200
	*'''JetBlue Airways''': Airbus A320-200, seasonal A321-200		*'''JetBlue Airways''': Airbus A320-200, seasonal A321-200
	*'''Southwest Airlines''': Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8,		*'''Southwest Airlines''': Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8
	*'''United Airlines''': Airbus A319, Airbus A320-200, Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER		*'''United Airlines''': Airbus A319, Airbus A320-200, Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER
	**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': Bombardier CRJ-200LR		**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': Bombardier CRJ-200LR
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	===Cargo===		===Cargo===

	The Sunport sees regular cargo services from FedEx and UPS. UPS typically utilizes the Airbus A300-600R (F), Boeing 767-300ERF, and Boeing 757-200PF. FedEx ~~from time to time sends its A300-600R (F)~~ to Albuquerque, though the Boeing 757/767 are more common. ~~They also operate~~ Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster aircraft throughout New Mexico, with the flights originating in Albuquerque. These flights are operated by Empire Airlines. As a rare treat, the DC-10 has been known to make an appearance, from ~~usually~~ 10 Tanker Air Carrier~~, FedEx, or UPS~~. As of January 2022, Amazon's Prime Air has expanded operations out of the Sunport, with service from their ATR 72 freighters, operated by Silver Airways. Amazon's airline has plans to expand more out of Albuquerque in the future.		The Sunport sees regular cargo services from FedEx and UPS. UPS typically utilizes the Airbus A300-600R (F), Boeing 767-300ERF, and Boeing 757-200PF. FedEx and UPS send A300s to Albuquerque periodically, though the Boeing 757/767 are more common. FedEX additionally operates Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster aircraft throughout New Mexico, with the flights originating primarily in Albuquerque. These flights are operated by Empire Airlines. As a rare treat, the DC-10 has been known to make an appearance from FedEx (although 10 Tanker Air Carrier can also been seen there frequently). As of January 2022, Amazon's Prime Air has expanded operations out of the Sunport, with service from their ATR 72 freighters, operated by Silver Airways. Amazon's airline has plans to expand more out of Albuquerque in the future, including a new cargo building.

	Firefighting airline 10 Tanker Air Carrier stores their fleet of four aircraft on the cargo ramp, near the dedicated Spotting Area on University		Firefighting airline 10 Tanker Air Carrier stores their fleet of four DC-10-30 aircraft on the cargo ramp, near the dedicated Spotting Area on University

	====Scheduled Cargo====		====Scheduled Cargo====
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	**'''FedEx Feeder (Empire Airlines)''': Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster		**'''FedEx Feeder (Empire Airlines)''': Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster
	*'''UPS''': Boeing 767-300ERF, Boeing 757-200PF, Airbus A300-600R (F)		*'''UPS''': Boeing 767-300ERF, Boeing 757-200PF, Airbus A300-600R (F)
	*'''Prime Air''': ATR 72-500 (F)		*'''Prime Air (Silver Airways)''': ATR 72-500 (F)

	===General Aviation===		===General Aviation===
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	In addition to base traffic, transient military traffic is a regular occurrence at the Sunport. Anything is possible, from T-6A Texan IIs to F/A-18 Hornets.		In addition to base traffic, transient military traffic is a regular occurrence at the Sunport. Anything is possible, from T-6A Texan IIs to F/A-18 Hornets.

	National Nuclear Safety Administration Boeing 737-400(C) aircraft are also a common sight at the Sunport, and they also have a DC-9-30 on the ramp near the GA area		National Nuclear Safety Administration Boeing 737-400(C) aircraft are also a common sight at the Sunport, and they also have a DC-9-30 on the ramp near the GA area that is currently not operating.

	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==

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	*'''Advanced Airways''': Beechcraft B350 King Air		*'''Advanced Airways''': Beechcraft B350 King Air
	*'''Alaska Airlines''': Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A319-100, Airbus A320-200 (aircraft ~~depends on the~~ day)		*'''Alaska Airlines''': Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A319-100, Airbus A320-200 (aircraft varies from day to day)
	**'''Horizon Air''': Embraer E175-200LR		**'''Horizon Air''': Embraer E175-200LR
	**'''SkyWest Airlines''': Embraer E175-200LR		**'''SkyWest Airlines''': Embraer E175-200LR
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	**'''American Eagle (SkyWest Airlines)''': Bombardier CRJ-700ER, Bombardier CRJ-701ER		**'''American Eagle (SkyWest Airlines)''': Bombardier CRJ-700ER, Bombardier CRJ-701ER
	*'''Boutique Air''': Pilatus PC-12, Beechcraft B350 King Air		*'''Boutique Air''': Pilatus PC-12, Beechcraft B350 King Air
	*'''Delta Air Lines''': ~~Boeing 737~~-~~900ER~~, Airbus A321-200		*'''Delta Air Lines''': Airbus A319, Airbus A320-200, Airbus A321-200
	**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': Embraer E175-200LR		**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': Embraer E175-200LR
	*'''Frontier Airlines''': Airbus A320-200, Airbus A320-200neo		*'''Frontier Airlines''': Airbus A320-200, Airbus A320-200neo
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	The Sunport sees regular cargo services from FedEx and UPS. UPS typically utilizes the Airbus A300-600R (F), Boeing 767-300ERF, and Boeing 757-200PF. FedEx from time to time sends its A300-600R (F) to Albuquerque, though the Boeing 757/767 are more common. They also operate Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster aircraft throughout New Mexico, with the flights originating in Albuquerque. These flights are operated by Empire Airlines. As a rare treat, the DC-10 has been known to make an appearance, from usually 10 Tanker Air Carrier, FedEx, or UPS.		The Sunport sees regular cargo services from FedEx and UPS. UPS typically utilizes the Airbus A300-600R (F), Boeing 767-300ERF, and Boeing 757-200PF. FedEx from time to time sends its A300-600R (F) to Albuquerque, though the Boeing 757/767 are more common. They also operate Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster aircraft throughout New Mexico, with the flights originating in Albuquerque. These flights are operated by Empire Airlines. As a rare treat, the DC-10 has been known to make an appearance, from usually 10 Tanker Air Carrier, FedEx, or UPS.

	Firefighting ~~Airline~~ 10 Tanker Air Carrier stores their ~~Douglas DC-10-30(T)~~ aircraft on the cargo ramp, near the dedicated Spotting Area on University		Firefighting airline 10 Tanker Air Carrier stores their fleet of four aircraft on the cargo ramp, near the dedicated Spotting Area on University

	====Scheduled Cargo====		====Scheduled Cargo====
	*'''FedEx Express''': Boeing 767-300ERF~~, Boeing 757-200PF~~, Airbus A300F4-600R (F)		*'''FedEx Express''': Boeing 767-300ERF, Airbus A300F4-600R (F)
	**'''FedEx Feeder (Empire Airlines)''': Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster		**'''FedEx Feeder (Empire Airlines)''': Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster
	*'''UPS''': Boeing 767-300ERF, Boeing 757-200PF, Airbus A300-600R (F)		*'''UPS''': Boeing 767-300ERF, Boeing 757-200PF, Airbus A300-600R (F)
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	===General Aviation===		===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.		Even with Double Eagle as the city's general aviation reliever airport, the Sunport sees its fair 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.

	Some of the most common General Aviation sights come from Preston Richard R. Trustee aircraft, Bode Aviation aircraft, and others.		Some of the most common General Aviation sights come from Preston Richard R. Trustee aircraft, Bode Aviation aircraft, CSI 135 Division aircraft, and others, including various air ambulances.

	===Military/Government===		===Military/Government===

	With Kirtland Air Force Base occupying much of the western portion of the airfield, you are guaranteed 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 controlled firing areas. The base also plays host to the New Mexico Air National Guard equipped with F-16Cs. The 58th Special Operations Wing operates from Kirtland as well, affording the opportunity to see aircraft including Lockheed MC-130s, Boeing MV-22 Ospreys, and Boeing C-17 Globemasters on a regular basis. Other aircraft seen can include the Boeing E-6 Mercury, and Boeing KC-135R.		With Kirtland Air Force Base occupying much of the western portion of the airfield, you are guaranteed 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 controlled firing areas. The base also plays host to the New Mexico Air National Guard equipped with F-16Cs. The 58th Special Operations Wing operates from Kirtland as well, affording the opportunity to see aircraft including Lockheed C-130s, Boeing MV-22 Ospreys, and Boeing C-17 Globemasters on a regular basis. Other aircraft seen can include the Boeing E-6 Mercury, and Boeing KC-135R.

	The US Department of Energy maintains a ramp on the Kirtland portion of the field. Although flights are infrequent, they do afford an opportunity to spot "baby" DC-9s and deHavilland Twin Otters.		The US Department of Energy maintains a ramp on the Kirtland portion of the field. Although flights are infrequent, they do afford an opportunity to spot "baby" DC-9s and deHavilland Twin Otters.
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	In addition to base traffic, transient military traffic is a regular occurrence at the Sunport. Anything is possible, from T-6A Texan IIs to F/A-18 Hornets.		In addition to base traffic, transient military traffic is a regular occurrence at the Sunport. Anything is possible, from T-6A Texan IIs to F/A-18 Hornets.

	National Nuclear Safety Administration Boeing 737-400(C) aircraft are also a common sight at the Sunport.		National Nuclear Safety Administration Boeing 737-400(C) aircraft are also a common sight at the Sunport, and they also have a DC-9-30 on the ramp near the GA area

	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==