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Albuquerque International Sunport charts & airport diagram

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ · KABQ) in Albuquerque, NM publishes 44 FAA charts, including 13 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS), VOR, TACAN). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map

All of Albuquerque International Sunport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather
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Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.

What KABQ publishes

Airport diagram

The FAA airport diagram for Albuquerque International Sunport — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.

Instrument approaches at KABQ

Albuquerque International Sunport has 13 published instrument approaches of 5 types (ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS), VOR and TACAN). 11 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.

No published approach to runway 12 and 30: landing on those ends in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.

Departures and arrivals

Albuquerque International Sunport publishes 11 departure procedures (SIDs) — charted routes from the runway to the en route structure, assigned by ATC in the clearance. It also publishes 9 arrivals (STARs), the mirror image: charted routes from the en route structure down to where the approach begins. Each one is in the list at the foot of this page with its continuation pages.

Hot spots at KABQ

The FAA publishes 3 hot spots here but no shapes, so they are not drawn on the map. Brief the descriptions against the airport diagram.

  • HS 1 Runway Incursion Risk. Rwy 08 and Twy E1. Runway Holding Position Markings further from Rwy than expected.
  • HS 2 Runway Incursion Risk. Rwy 03–21 and Rwy 12–30 and Twy F, C and G. Complex geometry due to converging Rwy and Twys. Wrong Rwy departure risk. Rwy 21 at intersection Twy G. Acft turn in wrong direction for take–off.
  • HS 3 Runway Incursion Risk. Rwy 03–21, Twy E and Twy H. Runway Holding Position Markings further from the Rwy than expected.

Locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions — brief them against the diagram before taxi. Source: FAA Chart Supplement, reproduced verbatim on the 56-day cycle; the numbers match the circled HS markers on the diagram.

Takeoff, alternate and surface information

  • Takeoff minimums are published for KABQ. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
  • A diverse vector area (DVA) is established, so ATC can issue radar vectors below the minimum vectoring altitude right after departure.
  • Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KABQ as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.
All 44 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link

Airport documents 3

Approaches 13

Departures 12

Arrivals 12

Minimums 4

Frequently asked

Where can I get the KABQ airport diagram?

The FAA publishes the Albuquerque International Sunport airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.

Does KABQ have an instrument approach?

Yes. Albuquerque International Sunport has 13 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS), VOR, TACAN. At least one offers vertical guidance.

Are there hot spots at KABQ?

Yes. The FAA publishes 3 hot spots at Albuquerque International Sunport — locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions. Each one's Chart Supplement description is on this page, numbered the way the airport diagram marks it.

What is the lowest approach at KABQ?

ILS to runway 08 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Albuquerque International Sunport. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.

Does KABQ have SIDs and STARs?

Albuquerque International Sunport publishes 11 departure procedures (SIDs) and 9 arrivals (STARs). Both lists are on this page, each linked to the current FAA plate.

More about KABQ

Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.

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