Albuquerque Sunport Offering COVID-19 Tests

Above, the Albuquerque Sunport last July. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The last time I was at the Albuquerque Sunport was in July when I traveled to Buhl, Idaho for the celebration of life gathering for a friend.

The airport seemed almost deserted. No surprise since the coronavirus caused a drop in traveler traffic of 75%.

Now, the airport and the city of Albuquerque are offering COVID-19 tests to travelers (two types).

According to KOB:

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A new city partnership will provide travelers the opportunity to get tested for COVID-19 at the Albuquerque International Sunport, starting this week. 

“While testing does not eliminate risk, we are happy to offer this convenient option to travelers making their way through the Sunport this holiday season,” said Nyika Allen, director of aviation for the City of Albuquerque. “This partnership allows us to help those who do decide to travel do so with an additional layer of caution.”

The City of Albuquerque partnered with Southwest Labs, an independent clinical laboratory. Test results will be provided to patients via email or through a secure app. The results will also be shared with the appropriate government agencies, including the New Mexico Department of Health. 

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