Albuquerque ARTCC

 (1963-Active) - One of 22 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC) in the United States. Established in 1963 near Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Assigned a FAA ID of ZAB. Active FAA Air Traffic Control Center. Also known as Albuquerque Center.

History
The Albuquerque ARTCC (ZAB) was first established in the old terminal building at Albuquerque's Kirtland Field Airport with a staff of six controllers and two supervisors on 1 Mar 1942.

The Albuquerque ARTCC is currently located at 8000 Louisiana Boulevard in north Albuquerque, New Mexico. Construction on the present location began on 26 Apr 1961 and it was commissioned on 20 Apr 1963. The Albuquerque Center covers a part of the FAA's Central service area.

Current Status
Active ARTCC facility in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

See Also:
 * FAA Air Route Traffic Control Centers
 * JSS and FAA Radar Sites

Sources:
 * Welcome Guide - Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC)

Links:
 * Wikipedia - Albuquerque ARTCC
 * Wikipedia - Joint Surveillance System