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 Advanced Airways-Beechcraft B350 Super King Air
 Alaska Airlines-Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A319-100
 AlaskaHorizon-Embraer E175-200LR
 AlaskaSkyWest-Embraer E175-200LR
 Allegiant-Airbus A319, Airbus A320-200
 American Eagle (Compass Airlines)- E175
 American Eagle (Envoy Air)-Bombardier CRJ-900ER/Embraer E175-200LR
 American Eagle (Mesa Airlines)-Bombardier CRJ-900ER
 American Eagle (SkyWest)-Bombardier CRJ-700ER, Bombardier CRJ-701ER
 American-Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319-100
 Boutique Air-Pilatus PC-12, Beechcraft B350 King Air
 Delta(Compass Airlines)-Embraer E175-200LR
 Delta(SkyWest)-Embraer E175-200LR
 Delta-Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A321-200
 Frontier-Airbus A320-200, Airbus A320-200neo
 Southwest Airlines-Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8
 United Express (SkyWest)-Bombardier CRJ-200LR, Bombardier CRJ-700LR, Embraer E175-200LR
 United-Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320-200
 jetBlue Airways-Airbus A320-200
+Southwest Airlines is a dominant carrier at the airport. Traffic on the weekends is noticeably less than during the week.
-Southwest Airlines is the 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.
 '''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-10 has been known to make an appearance.
+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
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 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.
+Some of the most common General Aviation sights come from Preston Richard R. Trustee aircraft, Bode Aviation aircraft, and others.
 '''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 many MC-130s.
+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.
 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.
-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.  Royal Air Force VC-10s have been spotted a couple of times as well.
+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.  Royal Air Force VC-10s have been spotted a couple of times as well, but are a rare sight.
-National Nuclear Safety Administration Boeing 737-400(C) aircraft are also a common sight at the Sunport, although they are not regularly scheduled.
+National Nuclear Safety Administration Boeing 737-400(C) aircraft are also a common sight at the Sunport.
 ==Facilities and Transportation==