Sandia Peak Tramway, Aerial tramway in Albuquerque, United States.

Sandia Peak Tramway is an aerial tramway in Albuquerque that runs from the desert floor to an elevation of 10378 feet (3163 meters), covering a distance of 2.7 miles (4.3 kilometers) across the Sandia Mountains. Two large cabins travel simultaneously on parallel cables and offer an open view of rock formations, forests and the Rio Grande valley during the ride.

Engineering work began in the mid 1960s and required helicopters to transport heavy steel components into rugged terrain. At its opening in 1966 the system became the longest continuous jig-back aerial tramway in North America.

The tramway was the idea of Robert Nordhaus, inspired by Alpine lifts he saw on a trip to Europe; with balloonist Ben Abruzzo he founded the Sandia Peak Ski Company. The top terminal sits at the upper end of Sandia Peak Ski Area, reached on the opposite side of the mountain, and the TEN 3 restaurant stands next to it. Bikes are not allowed on the cars.

Each car holds 55 passengers, and the two cars move in opposite directions, so one ascends while the other descends. The trip takes 15 minutes at about 20 feet per second, with roughly four departures an hour from each terminal. The tram is reached only by car, bicycle or on foot, as no public transport serves this edge of Albuquerque.

During the ride the tramway crosses several climate zones, resulting in a noticeable temperature difference of up to 30 degrees Fahrenheit (17 degrees Celsius). Markers attached to the steel cables help staff monitor the position of the cabins during poor visibility.