What's the busiest hour for departures at ABQ?

Departures from Albuquerque International Sunport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 11.3 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of ABQ?

The quietest hour with regular service is 01:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from ABQ?

Southwest Airlines (WN) is the largest operator at Albuquerque International Sunport, with 233 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from ABQ?

Denver (DEN) is the most-flown destination, with 71 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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ABQ Airport - Albuquerque International Sunport

Albuquerque, United States. Departures peak at 06:00 local, averaging 11.3 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-06-28. Schedule coverage: 8 days observed.

Peak departure hour

06:00

11.3 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

01:00

1 flights/hr

Traffic score

88/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 91.5 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 22:00 local (10.4 flights/hr). Total: 94.2 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Southwest Airlines (WN) 233
2. American Airlines (AA) 95
3. United Airlines, (UA) 94
4. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 75
5. Ansett Airlines of Australia (AN) 39

Top destinations

1. 🇺🇸 Denver (DEN) 71
2. 🇺🇸 Phoenix (PHX) 61
3. 🇺🇸 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) 53
4. 🇺🇸 Los Angeles (LAX) 45
5. 🇺🇸 Las Vegas (LAS) 35

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at ABQ?: Departures from Albuquerque International Sunport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 11.3 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of ABQ?: The quietest hour with regular service is 01:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from ABQ?: Southwest Airlines (WN) is the largest operator at Albuquerque International Sunport, with 233 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from ABQ?: Denver (DEN) is the most-flown destination, with 71 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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