Albany International Airport (KALB)
Large airport · Albany, New York, United States
Airport data
| Name | Albany International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KALB |
| IATA | ALB |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°44'54" W 73°48'6" 42.74830, -73.80170 |
| Location | Albany, New York, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,500 ft (2591 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 7,200 ft (2195 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Albany International Airport at a glance
Albany International Airport is a large airport in Albany, New York, United States, known to airline systems as ALB. The field elevation of 285 ft (87 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KALB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 8,500 ft (2591 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KALB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Albany International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Schenectady County Airport | KSCH | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport | KGFL | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport | KBAF | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport | KRUT | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base | KCEF | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Albany International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 285 ft field elevation of Albany International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Albany International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Albany International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Albany International Airport is KALB, and its IATA code is ALB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Albany International Airport above sea level?
Albany International Airport sits at an elevation of 285 feet (87 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Albany International Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.7483, -73.8017 — in Albany, New York, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Schenectady County Airport, about 16 km away.
Does KALB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KALB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Albany International Airport?
Albany International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,500 ft (2591 m) with a ASP surface.