Press Releases
Sunport Welcomes Sun Country Airlines
Photo (L-R): City of Albuquerque Chief Financial Officer Kevin Sourisseau, Sun Country Airlines Sr. Director of Airport Affairs Charles Breer and ABQ Sunport Aviation Director Richard McCurley.ALBUQUERQUE — Today, the Albuquerque International Sunport welcomed its...
History on the fly: Cavalcade of Wings dedicated to preserving and pursuing story of New Mexico aviation.
Photos by: Gino Gutierrez / Albuquerque JournalBy Ollie Reed Jr./ Journal Staff Writer Apr 4, 2024 Updated Apr 7, 2024 ALBUQUERQUE - Prop wash from the Ford Tri-Motor rumbling to life at Double Eagle II Airport blustered its way into the hangar, threatening to topple...
Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff Visits the Sunport
Newest commercial airline joins ABQ roster, becomes eighth major carrier at Sunport ALBUQUERQUE — Today, the Albuquerque International Sunport welcomed its eighth major commercial airline carrier to the city, as Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines began its seasonal,...
Sustainability at the Sunport: Airport Earns Carbon Accreditation
Sunport recognized for commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions ALBUQUERQUE – The Albuquerque International Sunport recently earned a Level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA). This designation, conferred by Airports Council International (ACI), is the...
ASCEND ABQ Creates New Retail Opportunities for Local Artisans and Microbusinesses
Kiosk program will expand product offerings and provide springboard for creators ALBUQUERQUE — As part of the Albuquerque International Sunport’s Dream of Flight terminal renovation project, new and expanded retail space will be made for local retailers, including...
Local Businesses Invited to Learn More About New Retail Offerings at Reimagined Sunport
Virtual event will provide insight about partnership opportunities to help bring new Sunport to life. ALBUQUERQUE — One year after starting work on its major terminal renovation, “Dream of Flight,” the Albuquerque International Sunport is being reimagined to feature...
Sunport Sets Post-Pandemic Travel Record During 51st Annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Approximately 28,000 passengers travel through Sunport on Oct. 15, setting highest single-day traffic since before pandemic. ALBUQUERQUE — The Albuquerque International Sunport set a new travel record during the 51st Annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta,...
Sun Country Airlines Coming to the Land of Enchantment
Newest commercial airline makes for a total of eight major carriers at Sunport ALBUQUERQUE — Today, the Albuquerque International Sunport announced the addition of Sun Country Airlines to the Land of Enchantment, adding seasonal, twice-weekly nonstop service between...
Calling All New Mexican Artists!
Sunport announces opportunity for artists to showcase work to millions of travelers ALBUQUERQUE — The Sunport Reimagined Art Selection Committee is seeking responses from New Mexican artists interested in creating original artwork for the newly expanded and remodeled...