Tag: Sunport

New flight to Minnesota taking off from the Sunport this week

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new flight is expected to take off at Albuquerque International Sunport this week. Last year, the Sunport announced Sun Country Airlines would add a seasonal flight from Albuquerque to the Minneapolis St. Paul Airport in Minnesota. Kids learn about city vehicles at 3rd annual Touch A Truck event in Albuquerque The […]

Military aircraft crashes south of Albuquerque International Sunport

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A military aircraft crashed off an airfield on the south side of the Albuquerque International Sunport on Tuesday, according to airport officials. One person, the pilot, is conscious and being transported. The pilot was the only individual on board and reportedly ejected before crashing, according to Albuquerque Fire Rescue Public Information Officer […]

Tarmac delays increasing, but Sunport not faring poorly

Apr. 21—Tarmac delays are on the rise at the nation’s airports, while cancellations are dropping, according to analyses of U.S. Department of Transportation data. Albuquerque International Sunport fared relatively well compared to other U.S. airports, according to data provided by Upgraded Points, a travel and finance website. Albuquerque’s airport had the 15th fewest tarmac delays […]

Officers respond to Sunport emergency landing due to unruly passenger

VIDEO: Officers respond to Sunport emergency landing due to unruly passenger ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s a story that made national headlines: a plane was forced to make an emergency landing at the Sunport after a passenger tried opening a door midflight this year. Now, video has been obtained of the encounter police had with that […]