Military aircraft crashes at Albuquerque airport in New Mexico

A military aircraft has crashed near Albuquerque International Sunport in New Mexico , reports claim.

Emergency crews were seen on the scene Tuesday afternoon, and the pilot - the only person in the plane - was reportedly conscious as they were transported away.

It is unclear what airport the jet took off from, with Kirtland Air Force Base also found next to the airport.

Unconfirmed reports say the plane was an F-35 fighter jet that crashed during takeoff. The airport resumed flights shortly after, reports KRQE .

Authorities have not released any cause of the wreck, but witnesses told KOB4 that the aircraft appeared to have some kind of issues shortly before taking off from the runway.

'Grateful for the rapid action of the first responders who arrived to the scene. Praying for the pilot,' Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said on X.