Smooth Travels: Repaving Sunport Blvd.

ALBUQUERQUE  —  Travelers visiting Albuquerque for the busy holiday season will soon enjoy smoother roads around the Albuquerque International Sunport. Albuquerque Asphalt has begun repaving the Sunport Loop, the main roadway that serves passengers at the terminal. The work includes resurfacing from I-25 eastbound, through the terminal loop and back to University Blvd. The Sunport received $1.9M from the Airport Infrastructure Grant Program which is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

“This road is one of the first that people see when they visit Albuquerque, and now it’ll give the kind of first impression we want,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “Repaving this stretch of Sunport, and any other road, is driven by data that helps us make sure key routes get the right attention when they need it.”

This Sunport Loop is a short stretch of road but experiences a high volume of daily traffic and was due for rehabilitation. Crews expect to complete the project by Nov. 20, just in time for the busy holiday travel rush.

“Repaving the roadways along Sunport Boulevard is a key investment in both the customer experience and the long-term infrastructure of the Sunport,” said Manny Manriquez, Acting Director of Aviation. “We appreciate the community’s patience as we complete these improvements, which will help us better serve New Mexico for many years to come.”

Sunport fast facts:

• There were 157,619 takeoffs and landings, for an average of 431 per day, in 2024.
• ABQ moved 114,439,281 metric tons of cargo in FY24.
• ABQ handles air cargo from Amazon Air, FedEx, and UPS.

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About the Albuquerque International Sunport
Owned and operated by the City of Albuquerque’s Aviation Department, the Albuquerque International Sunport – recently ranked the 7th best airport in the country by The Washington Post – is New Mexico’s largest commercial airport, welcoming over 5.5 million passengers annually. Served by seven major carriers, three cargo carriers, and one commuter airline, the Sunport offers nonstop service between ABQ and 32 destinations, with worldwide connectivity. Visit abqsunport.com for more information.