Albuquerque International Sunport (in conjunction with Cooperative Educational Services)
- aviation
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
Project Delivery Method
Study-Report-Planning
Project Components
Gate siting analysis, condition assessment of 22 passenger boarding bridges
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) serves millions of passengers. It is three miles southeast of downtown Albuquerque. ABQ asked Parkhill to study the passenger boarding bridges and unused spaces at the gates. After performing a comprehensive evaluation of all 22 boarding bridges Parkhill engineers and architects recommended bridge rehabilitation in lieu of bridge replacement as the best value for the client.
Parkhill also performed a gate siting analysis and recommended gate placement to accommodate the anticipated aircraft fleet and a range of diverted flights.
Unused spaces inside the terminal were evaluated to assess proper balance of hold rooms and concessions. Parkhill architects presented alternate uses, including consideration of “pop-up” concessions as a way to showcase local companies and local flare.
Challenges of the project included finding a usable area on the apron for a large 767-300 aircraft and finding the perfect balance of interior space within the terminal.
Project Leadership
- Mark Haberer, PE, CM
- Bill Noonan, AIA, RAS
- Ryan Wilkens AIA
- Lanell Pahe
- John Pass, PE
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