Is CLEAR at ABQ?
No — Albuquerque (ABQ) does not have a CLEAR lane right now. CLEAR operates at more than 60 U.S. airports, but ABQ is not one of them, so a CLEAR Plus membership will not speed you up here. The lane that does cut your ABQ wait is TSA PreCheck — here is how to use it, and how the three programs compare.
Is CLEAR at ABQ right now?
No — there is no CLEAR lane at ABQ today. CLEAR runs at 60-plus U.S. airports, and Albuquerqueis not on that list, so a CLEAR Plus membership earns you nothing here. Don’t pay for it on ABQ’s account alone. We update this page if CLEAR opens a lane at ABQ — the current airport list is at clearme.com.
The nearest airports with a CLEAR lane
If you already carry CLEAR Plus — or you are deciding whether to — these are the closest airports to Albuquerque where the membership actually works:
| Airport | From ABQ |
|---|---|
| CLEAR at PHX — Phoenix, AZ | 328 mi |
| CLEAR at DEN — Denver, CO | 350 mi |
| CLEAR at LAS — Las Vegas, NV | 485 mi |
Straight-line distances. A CLEAR Plus membership works at every CLEAR airport, so it can still pay off if your trips route through one of these.
What gets you through ABQ security faster instead
The lane that actually cuts your ABQ wait is TSA PreCheck at ABQ — the lighter screening where you keep your shoes, belt, and laptop packed. See how big the gap is on the live ABQ TSA wait times board, where the standard wait is about 11 minutes and the PreCheck wait is about 4 minutes right now.
CLEAR, PreCheck, or Global Entry at ABQ?
Three programs speed you up in different ways — and the first two stack. Here is the quick version:
| Program | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| TSA PreCheck | $76.75–$855 years | Most U.S. domestic flyers |
| Global Entry | $1205 years | International travelers (best value — it includes PreCheck) |
| CLEAR Plus | $209per year | Frequent flyers at CLEAR airports |
Want the deep dive? Read TSA PreCheck vs CLEAR and Global Entry vs TSA PreCheck. Flying internationally from ABQ? Check Global Entry at ABQ — it bundles PreCheck for not much more.
How CLEAR changes your Leave-By Time
A faster ID check only helps if it shortens the line you are actually in. Rather than guess, set your Leave-By Time: it folds the live ABQ security wait, your drive with traffic, and the walk to your gate into one exact time to leave home — so you know when to leave today, not a rule of thumb.
Driving to ABQ? Compare ABQ airport parking and fold the lot and shuttle into the same Leave-By Time.
See also: is PreCheck open at ABQ and how early to arrive at the airport.
Common questions about CLEAR at ABQ
Is CLEAR at ABQ?
No — ABQ does not have a CLEAR lane right now. CLEAR runs at more than 60 U.S. airports, but Albuquerque is not one of them, so a CLEAR Plus membership will not speed you up here. The nearest airports with CLEAR lanes are PHX (328 miles away), DEN (350 miles away), LAS (485 miles away).
What gets me through ABQ security faster instead?
TSA PreCheck is the one to get at ABQ: it is the lighter screening lane where you keep your shoes, belt, and laptop packed. Check the live ABQ wait to see the PreCheck-vs-standard gap before you leave.
Will CLEAR come to ABQ?
CLEAR keeps adding airports, so ABQ could get a lane later — but plan around what is there today. We update this page when CLEAR opens at ABQ.
Is a CLEAR membership still useful if I fly through ABQ?
Only if you also fly through CLEAR airports. A CLEAR Plus membership works network-wide, so it can still pay off if ABQ is just one stop on trips that also touch CLEAR hubs.