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KABQ — Albuquerque International Sunport

United StatesAlbuquerque

Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) in Albuquerque, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 993 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $24,600.

993 live empty legs involving KABQ

Code
KABQ
Traffic
8.1/10
Runways
4
Longest
13,793 ft
Live legs
993

Empty-leg demand

Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) in Albuquerque, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 745 of 993 live legs (75%) leave KABQ, according to EmptyJet.

The busiest live corridors at KABQ are to KCRQ (31), from MMML (31), and from KCRQ (30).

Priced empty legs at KABQ center on a median ask of $24,600, with an observed range of $2,175–$236,600 (993 priced listings).

Gulfstream GIV-SP (Heavy Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KABQ, accounting for about 54% of live inventory (536 of 993 legs).

Key takeaways

  • KABQ: 993 live empty legs (745 out / 248 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KABQ: $24,600 (n=993).
  • Busiest corridor: to KCRQ (31 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Gulfstream GIV-SP (536 legs, ~54%).

Outbound empty legs leaving KABQ creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 993 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toKCRQMcClellan-Palomar Airport31$6,400
Inbound fromMMMLGeneral Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport31$11,000
Inbound fromKCRQMcClellan-Palomar Airport30$6,400
Inbound fromMMTJGeneral Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport30$11,900
Inbound fromKAUSAustin Bergstrom International Airport16$17,400
Inbound fromKEDCAustin Executive Airport16$17,950

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Gulfstream GIV-SPHeavy Jet536
Cessna CitationJetLight Jet258
Bombardier Challenger 350Super Midsize Jet33
Gulfstream GVUltra Long Range19
Gulfstream G550Ultra Long Range15

Airport facts

IATA
ABQ
ICAO
KABQ
City
Albuquerque
Country
United States
Type
large airport
Elevation
5,355 ft
Timezone
America/Denver
Region
North America
Runways
4
Longest runway
13,793 ft
Traffic score
8.1 / 10

Links

Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Official site
abqsunport.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
08/2613,793 ft150 ftCONC-GNo
03/2110,000 ft150 ftCONC-GNo
17/3510,000 ft150 ftASPH-CONC-FNo
12/306,000 ft150 ftCONC-GNo

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FAQ

How active is KABQ for empty legs?

Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) has 993 live empty-leg listings — 745 departing and 248 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KABQ?

The median ask at KABQ is $24,600 across 993 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KABQ?

The strongest live corridor at KABQ is to KCRQ (McClellan-Palomar Airport), with 31 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KABQ most often?

The Gulfstream GIV-SP, a Heavy Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KABQ, with 536 live listings (~54% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Albuquerque International Sunport?

The primary code for Albuquerque International Sunport is KABQ.

Where is KABQ airport located?

Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) is in Albuquerque, United States.

What is the ICAO code for ABQ?

The ICAO code for Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is KABQ.

What is the longest runway at KABQ?

The longest runway at Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) is 13,793 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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