Press Releases
Mayor Keller Promoting Albuquerque as Foreign Trade Zone
Today, Mayor Tim Keller unveiled a new website to promote Albuquerque’s foreign trade zone (FTZ). The new website will position and promote Albuquerque as the ideal location for global companies who are looking to relocate to more stable, healthy, and...
Build With Robots, Fetch Robotics and the City of Albuquerque Launch the Breezy One, Autonomous Disinfecting Robot at Albuquerque International Sunport
Fetch Robotics, the leader in cloud robotics and on-demand automation, Build with Robots and the City Of Albuquerque today announced the launch of the Breezy One disinfecting autonomous mobile robot (AMR). Designed to protect employees and passengers from both harmful...
ABQ Sunport Implements Additional COVID-safe Practices
In preparation for increased passenger numbers, the Albuquerque International Sunport has expanded on its preventative measures to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and keep passengers, employees, and the community safe. In addition to the enhanced cleaning and...
Flyover Monday: Local Volunteer Pilots Salute Medical Workers, First Responders
On Monday, May 18, local formation flight team Chile Flight will perform an aerial salute in honor of local medical professionals, first responders, and all essential workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. “These individuals have worked tirelessly to...
ABQ Sunport Outlines Revenue Outlook and Plans for COVID-19 Recovery
Today, Mayor Keller and Director of Aviation Nyika Allen outlined the unprecedented impacts to the aviation industry as a result of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Operating as an enterprise fund, the Aviation Department relies on passenger traffic to generate...
ABQ Sunport and Local Artist Leah Leyva Participating in Nation-Wide Livestream Music Festival
For one night only, more than a dozen airports across North America will come together for the JetStream Music Festival, an online celebration of local music. Hosted by Austin-Bergstrom International Airport from the “Live Music Capital of the World” in Austin, Texas,...
ABQ Sunport Operations at Record Low, Continues to Provide Essential Services Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
In response to the coronavirus outbreak, the Albuquerque International Sunport is continuing its proactive steps and procedures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 both inside the terminal and into the community. A number of measures have been put in place, including...
New Sunport Deputy Directors will Focus on Enhancing Public Experience, Partnership with Federal Aviation Administration
The City’s Aviation Department welcomed two new Deputy Directors this week. Richard McCurley and Steven Petty will oversee the Albuquerque International Sunport’s landside and airside operations, respectively. McCurley will oversee all aspects of the airport that are...
Sunport Canine Police Teams Travel to Miami for Super Bowl Assignment
This week, explosive detection canine police teams from the Albuquerque International Sunport are on a very special assignment in Miami. The officers, and their canine partners, have traveled 2,000 miles in support of Super Bowl LIV. “Our Sunport K9 team scored a...
