Runway 08 at Albuquerque Intl Sunport is the eastbound end at KABQ. The opposite end is Runway 26. Runway 08 has a magnetic heading of 90°. It is 13,793 ft long with a 150 ft concrete surface. Pattern direction is right traffic. This end has an ILS. The published localizer is 111.9 with a course of 79.43° magnetic. Albuquerque Intl Sunport is in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Field elevation is 5,354.9 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 08 is 5,311.9 ft MSL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 08
Based on the current METAR wind at KABQ.
- Headwind
- 4.7 kt
- Crosswind
- 1.7 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 20°
- Favorability
- excellent
Pattern entry · RWY 08
RIGHT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 08
RIGHT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 79°M
- Crosswind: turn right to 169°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (259°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 79°M for Runway 08
Instrument approaches · Runway 08
LD CAT I RWY 08
SPT
111.9
Course 79.43°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 08 at KABQ?
Runway 08 has a magnetic heading of 90°. That is the published heading for this end.
Is runway 08 at KABQ left or right traffic?
Runway 08 uses right traffic. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for any current pattern notes.
What ILS frequency does runway 08 use at KABQ?
Runway 08 has an ILS localizer on 111.9. The published course is 79.43° magnetic.
What is the length of runway 08 at KABQ?
Runway 08 is 13,793 ft long. The runway width is 150 ft.
What is the surface of runway 08 at KABQ?
Runway 08 has a concrete surface.
Does runway 08 have an ILS approach at KABQ?
Yes. Runway 08 has an ILS with localizer 111.9 and a published course of 79.43° magnetic.