Contour Airlines began daily nonstop service between Albuquerque and Carlsbad in late February 2026, taking over the route with a 30-seat aircraft capable of carrying more than three times the passengers than the previous service. The Sunport welcomed the new partnership as a way to diversify carriers and strengthen connectivity across New Mexico.

The Albuquerque International Sunport has not experienced staffing shortages related to TSA during the partial government shutdown, with checkpoint operations continuing as normal. Security wait times at ABQ were 15 minutes or less on March 25, in stark contrast to hours-long delays at major U.S. airports.

The Albuquerque International Sunport earned Level 2 accreditation through the Airport Carbon Accreditation program in February 2026, marking significant progress in the airport's ongoing environmental sustainability efforts. The achievement places ABQ among an elite group of airports with advanced carbon management practices.

Albuquerque International Sunport will be among 50 airports receiving TSA PreCheck Touchless ID by the end of spring 2026. The technology allows PreCheck passengers to move through security checkpoints using facial recognition without needing to present physical identification.