Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Albuquerque International Sunport in Albuquerque, NM, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Albuquerque, NM at 5,355 ft. KABQ reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS), decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (03, 08, 12, 17), longest 13,793 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KABQ in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the west (260°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 10,000 ft, a few clouds at 14,000 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 30.14 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KABQ 130452Z 26006KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 SCT250 27/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP109 T02720094 $
Current pilot readout for KABQ
KABQ is currently VFR with winds from 260° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,850 ft (field elevation 5,355 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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D-ATIS
Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.
ABQ ATIS INFO R 0452Z. 25006KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 SCT250 27/09 A3014 (THREE ZERO ONE FOUR) RMK AO2 SLP109 T02720094. CK DENSITY ALTITUDE. SIMUL APPROACHES IN USE. ARRIVALS EXPECT VISUAL APCH RWY 8, RWY 3. DEPG RWY 8. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. HAZARDOUS WX IN THE ABQ AREA CONTACT FSS FOR DETAILS. CONTACT TOWER ONE TWO ZERO POINT THREE FOR PUSHBACK AND TAXI. RUNWAY 30 PAPI OUT OF SERVICE. RWY 8 ILS OUT OF SERVICE. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO R.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KABQ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | 13,793 ft | CONC-G | 6 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 21 | 10,000 ft | CONC-G | 5 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 30 | 6,000 ft | CONC-G | 4 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 12 | 6,000 ft | CONC-G | 4 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 03 | 10,000 ft | CONC-G | 5 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 08 | 13,793 ft | CONC-G | 6 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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KABQ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Albuquerque International Sunport in Albuquerque, NM: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KABQ is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KABQ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ABQ UA /OV ABQ093025/TM 0021/FL120/TP B738/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURD COLTR4 STAR
ABQ UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ABQ093025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0021Reported at 00:21 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURD COLTR4 STARRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KABQ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected. Check back in a few days.
- 30
- 26%
- 21
- 20%
- 12
- 19%
- 26
- 13%
- 03
- 11%
- 08
- 11%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0538Z (11:38 PM MDT)
TAF KABQ 130538Z 1306/1406 VRB05KT P6SM SCT150 FM131900 20008KT P6SM SCT110 PROB30 1323/1401 VRB15G27KT -TSRA BKN100CB FM140100 14011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 TEMPO 1401/1405 VRB12G20KT -SHRA BKN100
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KABQ
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KABQ.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KABQ
- IATA
- ABQ
- FAA LID
- ABQ
- City
- Albuquerque
- State
- New Mexico
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,355 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.0400, -106.6089
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 13,793 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 118 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 19h 26m
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Nearby airports
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Within 25 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KABQ
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KABQ reported VFR conditions during about 98.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 354 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.1 kt, calm 13.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 96.4 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Feb | 96.7 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.6 |
| Mar | 98.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Apr | 98.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| May | 99.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 99.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 99.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 98.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Nov | 97.5 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Dec | 95.3 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 1.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.2 kt |
| Feb | 7.1 kt |
| Mar | 7.9 kt |
| Apr | 8.9 kt |
| May | 8.7 kt |
| Jun | 7.9 kt |
| Jul | 7.0 kt |
| Aug | 6.5 kt |
| Sep | 6.5 kt |
| Oct | 6.6 kt |
| Nov | 5.8 kt |
| Dec | 5.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KABQ airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Albuquerque International Sunport in Albuquerque, NM shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KABQ weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KABQ?+
KABQ has 8 runways: 03, 08, 12, 17, 21, 26, 30, 35; the longest is 13,793 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KABQ report its own weather?+
Yes. Albuquerque International Sunport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KABQ have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KABQ broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes. KABQ publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KABQ airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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