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Double Eagle II Airport

Albuquerque, United States

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Double Eagle II Airport

Albuquerque, United States
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Albuquerque's primary general aviation reliever airport.

Opened
1978
Location
Albuquerque, United States
Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG) is a public general aviation airport located on the west side of Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It serves as the primary reliever airport for Albuquerque International Sunport, handling a significant volume of private, corporate, and flight training operations. The airport is owned and operated by the City of Albuquerque and features multiple runways capable of accommodating a wide range of general aviation aircraft. It is home to several flight schools, fixed-base operators (FBOs), and aircraft maintenance facilities. The airport's name commemorates the Double Eagle II helium balloon, which in August 1978 became the first balloon to successfully cross the Atlantic Ocean, departing from a field near Albuquerque. This historic flight is celebrated in the airport's identity.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by private vehicle or taxi, as it lacks dedicated public transit connections to central Albuquerque.
Notable facts
  • Named after the Double Eagle II balloon that made the first transatlantic balloon crossing in August 1978.
  • Serves as the primary general aviation reliever airport for Albuquerque International Sunport.
  • Located on Albuquerque's west mesa, owned and operated by the City of Albuquerque.
  • Home to multiple flight schools and fixed-base operators (FBOs).
  • Features runways suitable for a wide variety of general aviation and corporate aircraft.
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Double Eagle II Airport
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Double Eagle II Airport is a public airport located seven miles (11 km) northwest of the central business district of Albuquerque, a city in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. It is owned by the City of Albuquerque.

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