Albuquerque International Sunport: Difference between revisions

Updated information to Sept. 2021 standards
(Updated information to Sept. 2021 standards)
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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==
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