Welcome to the Albuquerque ARTCC
An introduction by Tim Reeves, ATMHello, and welcome to the Albuquerque ARTCC! ZAB covers almost all of Arizona, as well as New Mexico, and parts of Texas. We are home to many popular airports, including Phoenix-Sky Harbor (KPHX), Albuquerque Sunport (KABQ), Tucson (KTUS) and El Paso (KELP). If you are interested in becoming a controller here, please head on over to VATUSA, and follow the process to become a home controller at one of the most interesting ARTCCs in the US. If you would like to be a visiting controller click here. Our excellent instructor team will ensure that you recieve the best training possible, so that you can become the best virtual controller you can be!
Recent News Items
Albuquerque International Balloon FiestaSeptember 6, 2017
Event Time: October 8, 2017 20:00 - October 8, 2017 23:59
Posted by: Christopher Kahl
Sunday, October 8, 2017
2000z-2400z [1300P, 1300M, 1500C, 1600E]
Join the Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center on Sunday, October 8th, as we present the 2017 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! The event takes place at the Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) and Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG). Come join in the Fun in the Sun from 2000z-2400z (1300P, 1600E). We hope to see you floating on in!
Sign-ups available at http://forum.zabartcc.org/index.php?topic=641.0
Stuff The Albu-TurkeySeptember 7, 2017
Event Time: November 18, 2017 22:00 - November 19, 2017 03:00
Posted by: Christopher Kahl
Saturday, November 18, 2017
2200z-0300z [1400P, 1500M, 1600C, 1700E]
On Saturday, November 18th, join the Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center as we Stuff The Albu-Turkey! (Center, that is!) We'll be staffing up Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport [KPHX] and Albu-Turkey International Sunport [KABQ] for your flying pleasure during this 5 hour event from 2200z - 0300z. See you there!
Who's Online?
Controllers Online
| Controller | Position |
|---|---|
| No controllers online. | |
Pilots Online
| Callsign | Aircraft | Flight |
|---|---|---|
| A3028 | H/C5M | KCHS - KLUF |
| N42MT | B738/L | KOAK - KPHX |
ARTCC Info
Top Controllers - September
| Controller | Time |
|---|---|
| Juan La Terza | 50:06:42 |
| Dustin Record | 21:45:57 |
| Christopher Knepper | 12:56:44 |
| Jeremy Werderman | 12:31:23 |
| Trevor Delong | 09:23:13 |
Top Positions - September
| Position | Time |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque Center | 68:59:18 |
| Phoenix Tower | 43:05:25 |
| Phoenix Approach | 29:23:31 |
| Phoenix Ground | 07:12:32 |
| Tucson Approach | 02:04:18 |