Runway 21 at Albuquerque Intl Sunport is the 21 end at KABQ, Albuquerque Intl Sunport in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The opposite end is Runway 03. Runway 21 has a magnetic heading of 225°. Length is 10,000 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic, standard. No ILS is published for this runway end. Field elevation at KABQ is 5,354.9 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 21 is 5,316.1 ft MSL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 21
Based on the current METAR wind at KABQ.
- Headwind
- -2.1 kt
- Crosswind
- 4.5 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 115°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 03
RIGHT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 21
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 214°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 124°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (34°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 214°M for Runway 21
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 21 at KABQ?
Runway 21 at KABQ has a magnetic heading of 225°.
Is Runway 21 at KABQ left or right traffic?
Runway 21 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction listed in the facts.
What is the length of Runway 21 at KABQ?
Runway 21 is 10,000 ft long.
What is the surface of Runway 21 at KABQ?
Runway 21 has a concrete surface.
Does Runway 21 at KABQ have an ILS approach?
No ILS is published for Runway 21 at KABQ.
What is the opposite runway end of Runway 21 at KABQ?
The opposite end is Runway 03.