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Albuquerque International Sunport
Albuquerque, NM
TSA16 min fallbackWeather82°FFlights10 trackedNonstop6 popular routesABQAirport-wide view
Estimated TSA source
Main TerminalABCE
Terminal notes below are guidance-only. TSA and flights remain airport-wide unless a live terminal source exists.
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Security
Security snapshot
Standard and PreCheck timing at a glance.
Standard
16 min
PreCheck
5 min
Updated Jun 19, 2026, 3:42 AM
Source: fallback informational values when live data is unavailable.
Weather
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Overcast
82°F
Feels 72°F•Wind 18 mph
No major weather impact expected.
Updated Jun 19, 2026, 3:42 AM · Observed Jun 19, 2026, 3:30 AM
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Operations
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Arrivals
UN6612
United · Chicago
4:14 AM
T1 · A8
On time
AM6613
American · San Francisco
4:46 AM
T2 · B9
On time
AL6614
Alaska · Seattle
5:18 AM
T3 · C10
On time
SO6615
Southwest · Dallas
5:50 AM
T1 · D11
On time
JE6616
JetBlue · Miami
6:22 AM
T2 · E12
On time
Departures
UN6612
United · Chicago
4:14 AM
T1 · A8
Boarding soon
AM6613
American · San Francisco
4:46 AM
T2 · B9
On time
AL6614
Alaska · Seattle
5:18 AM
T3 · C10
On time
SO6615
Southwest · Dallas
5:50 AM
T1 · D11
Boarding soon
JE6616
JetBlue · Miami
6:22 AM
T2 · E12
On time
Readiness
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Layover
Layover Intelligence
Curated layover ideas
Medium layover
Nearby food/hotel/quick stop
Local district stroll
Short experience · 10–20 min
Long layover
City-side ideas if time allows
Albuquerque top attraction
Attraction · 20–40 min
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Amenities
Airport Amenities
Restroom and comfort planning framework
Restrooms
Available across ticketing, gates, and arrivals zones.
Family restrooms
Typically near major gate clusters and central concourses.
Nursing rooms
Look for dedicated lactation or family-care rooms.
Pet relief
Indoor and/or outdoor pet relief areas may be available by terminal.
Lounges
Airline and partner lounges vary by terminal and access level.
Charging areas
Power seating and outlet clusters are commonly near gate waiting zones.
Exact terminal map data coming soon.
Route guide
Popular nonstop routes
A curated look at common nonstop destinations from this airport.
DenverDallasPhoenixLas VegasHoustonLos Angeles
These nonstop destinations are curated traveler guidance, not a live route feed.
Terminal detail
Know your terminal before you head in
Helpful planning notes for each terminal. Live TSA and flights below still stay airport-wide unless a terminal-specific source exists.
5 terminal zones
Terminal
Main Terminal
Traffic pattern
Often feels busiest at the start of the main departure banks.
Travel context
Airport-wide TSA and flights apply here; this section is meant to help with terminal planning only.
TSA factor: Use the airport-wide TSA card as your baseline and allow extra time if your airline has heavy bag-drop demand.
Airline guidance: Confirm your airline and curbside drop-off before you head in, especially at airports with separated terminal roadways.
Expect: Walking time, curb flow, and pickup timing can vary by terminal even when the airport snapshot looks similar.
Terminal
A
Traffic pattern
Traffic usually depends on airline mix and the current departure bank.
Travel context
Airport-wide TSA and flights apply here; this section is meant to help with terminal planning only.
TSA factor: Use the airport-wide TSA card as your baseline and allow extra time if your airline has heavy bag-drop demand.
Airline guidance: Confirm your airline and curbside drop-off before you head in, especially at airports with separated terminal roadways.
Expect: Walking time, curb flow, and pickup timing can vary by terminal even when the airport snapshot looks similar.
Terminal
B
Traffic pattern
Traffic usually depends on airline mix and the current departure bank.
Travel context
Airport-wide TSA and flights apply here; this section is meant to help with terminal planning only.
TSA factor: Use the airport-wide TSA card as your baseline and allow extra time if your airline has heavy bag-drop demand.
Airline guidance: Confirm your airline and curbside drop-off before you head in, especially at airports with separated terminal roadways.
Expect: Walking time, curb flow, and pickup timing can vary by terminal even when the airport snapshot looks similar.
Terminal
C
Traffic pattern
Traffic usually depends on airline mix and the current departure bank.
Travel context
Airport-wide TSA and flights apply here; this section is meant to help with terminal planning only.
TSA factor: Use the airport-wide TSA card as your baseline and allow extra time if your airline has heavy bag-drop demand.
Airline guidance: Confirm your airline and curbside drop-off before you head in, especially at airports with separated terminal roadways.
Expect: Walking time, curb flow, and pickup timing can vary by terminal even when the airport snapshot looks similar.
Terminal
E
Traffic pattern
Traffic usually depends on airline mix and the current departure bank.
Travel context
Airport-wide TSA and flights apply here; this section is meant to help with terminal planning only.
TSA factor: Use the airport-wide TSA card as your baseline and allow extra time if your airline has heavy bag-drop demand.
Airline guidance: Confirm your airline and curbside drop-off before you head in, especially at airports with separated terminal roadways.
Expect: Walking time, curb flow, and pickup timing can vary by terminal even when the airport snapshot looks similar.
Terminal notes below are guidance-only. TSA and flights remain airport-wide unless a live terminal source exists.
Plan ahead
Travel tips
Best arrival time
90 minutes to 2 hours early usually covers ABQ comfortably.
Peak hours
5:00 AM to 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
Pro tips
- Early departures bunch up quickly because the airport runs a concentrated morning wave.
- Rental-car shuttle timing can matter more than the checkpoint.
- High-desert winds can affect afternoon operations faster than the terminal crowd suggests.
Lost and found
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Albuquerque International Sunport keeps airport-property, airline baggage, and TSA-held items on separate support paths. Use the official airport site to start the right claim.
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