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• Region: North America
• Country/State: United States (New York)
• City/Town: Albany
• Website: https://www.albanyairport.com
• Type of Airport: International (domestic-focused with limited international charter/services)
• Airport code/s:
o IATA: ALB
o ICAO: KALB
• Terminals:
– Single passenger terminal complex serving all airlines
• Passenger numbers:
– ~1.2–1.4 million passengers annually (2023–2024 estimate; steady regional demand)
Parking
• Short-term: Multi-storey short-stay garage connected to terminal via walkway
• Long-term: Economy and long-term surface parking with shuttle service
• Valet: Limited premium valet service available
Hotel
• On site:
– No airside terminal hotel
• Nearby:
– Several hotels along Wolf Road and airport corridor (5–10 minutes by road)
Other facilities
• Restaurants/cafes: American and regional dining, cafés and quick-service outlets
• Bars: Licensed bars and café-bars airside
• Lounges: Military lounge and limited airline/contract lounge access (availability varies)
• Duty-free shops: Not routinely available (limited international operations)
• Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Travel retail, books, souvenirs and convenience items
• On-site travel agent: Airline ticketing desks and airport service counters
• Help desk/Lost & found: Airport information desk and lost & found services
• Car rental: Major US car-rental companies on site
• Taxi/transport to city: Taxis, ride-hailing services, airport shuttles and local buses
• Baby/parent room: Nursing rooms and family facilities available
• Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free Wi-Fi airport-wide; charging points throughout terminal
• Gym: No public terminal gym
• Beauty center/hairdresser: Not available
• Other facilities: Medical services on call, art displays and exhibition spaces
• Biometric check-in: Biometric boarding used by selected carriers
• Biometric customs: US CBP biometric processing available for eligible arrivals (limited scope)
Disabled/accessibility
• Free PRM assistance available via airline or airport
• Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrivals
• Fully step-free terminal with ramps and elevators
• Accessible parking spaces near terminal entrance
• Accessible toilets throughout terminal
• Priority security screening available
• Assistance dogs permitted
• Support for passengers with non-visible disabilities via trained staff
Runways
• Runway 01/19
• Runway 10/28
Length/Width
• 01/19: ~2,591 m × 46 m
• 10/28: ~2,189 m × 46 m
• Suitable for narrowbody aircraft and selected widebody charter operations
Grooving of runways
• Grooved runway surfaces for improved wet-weather braking
• Drainage systems designed for snow, ice and rainfall
ILS/CAT capability
• ILS installed on primary runway
• CAT I capability
• CAT II/III not available
Navigation aids
• ILS with PAPI visual guidance
• VOR/DME
• RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs and STARs
Low-visibility operations
– Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) in place
– Operations occasionally affected by fog, snow and winter weather
On-time departures (OTP) data
• Generally solid OTP due to:
– Moderate traffic volumes
– Efficient taxi and terminal layout
• Delays primarily weather-related or network-driven
Airfield restrictions
• No night curfew; 24-hour operations
• Noise abatement procedures for surrounding communities
• Preferential runway use based on wind and safety considerations
Aircraft maintenance
• Line maintenance provided by based airlines
• No heavy maintenance facilities on site
• Oversight by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
• Energy-efficient terminal systems and LED lighting upgrades
• Fixed electrical ground power reduces aircraft APU usage
• Waste reduction and recycling programs implemented
Renewable energy use
• Partial use of renewable electricity via New York State grid procurement
• Energy-management systems used to optimise consumption
Availability of biofuel alternatives
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) availability dependent on airline initiatives
• No dedicated on-site SAF infrastructure
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
• Wildlife hazard management focused on bird and small mammal control
• Environmental monitoring of surrounding land and drainage systems
Sustainable transportation
• Promotion of ride-sharing, shuttles and public bus services
• EV charging available in selected parking areas
• Progressive electrification of airport service vehicles
Green building design
• Terminal renovations emphasise energy efficiency and passenger flow
• Improved insulation, daylighting and HVAC performance
• Sustainability embedded in long-term airport capital planning
