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ABQKirtland A.f.b.·Albuquerque International Sunport·Kirtland A.f.b., United States
How long is your layover?
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Recommended minimum35 minutes
Quick Stats
Concourses
2
Concourse A, Concourse B
Max Transit
10m
via walking
Avg. Security
10m
~5m with PreCheck
Primary Hub
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Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
30min
Domestic → International
45min
International → Domestic
60min
International → International
60min
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Getting Between Concourses
Concourses A and B are connected by a single central hallway past security, so all transfers are on foot with no shuttle or train needed. There is no re-screening required for standard domestic connections since both concourses sit inside the same secure zone.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Key Facts
single small terminal
no train needed
short domestic-to-domestic walks
very limited international facilities
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at ABQ?

Matches the minimum connecting time exactly, workable only if both flights are on schedule. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at ABQ?

Ample cushion for domestic connections and even a quick restroom or snack stop. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at ABQ?

Generous for domestic connections; sufficient even for rare international arrivals needing extra processing. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at ABQ?

Comfortable buffer that covers peak security periods without issue. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at ABQ?

More time than needed at this small, easy-to-navigate airport. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at ABQ?

Excess time for an airport this size, though useful buffer for weather delays. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at ABQ?

Far more time than required for any connection type here. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at ABQ?

Very long layover for a single-terminal airport with minimal congestion. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at ABQ?

Excessive for ABQ's size, best spent outside the airport if flight rules allow. See full 4 hr guide →

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