KALB · ALB
Albany International Airport
Albany, New YorkElevation 285 ftLarge airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
10/28
RWY 1088°T
Landing length (LDA)6,780 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,200 / 7,200 / 6,780 ft
REILYes
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 28268°T
Landing length (LDA)6,007 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,200 / 7,200 / 7,200 ft
Displaced threshold1,192 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
01/19
RWY 01358°T
Landing length (LDA)8,500 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,500 / 8,500 / 8,500 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 19178°T
Landing length (LDA)8,500 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,500 / 8,500 / 8,500 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Albany International Airport is in Albany, New York. Field elevation 285 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerRAMON CAMILLI
Manager phone518-242-2384
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKALB / ALB
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BURLINGTON
CustomsAirport of entry
RegionNew York
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.7483, -73.8017
Distance from city6 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
118.05
APP/DEP
A/D
132.825
APP/DEP
A/D
120.45
ATIS
ATIS
127.5
CLNC DEL
CLD
121.7
GND
GND
41
ARNG OPS
OPS
122.2
BURLINGTON RDO
RDO
119.5
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›TWY D EAST OF RWY 01/19 RSTRD TO ACFT 12500 LBS & LESS.
›CUST/IMG FLT INFO SVC FAC LCTD N END GA APN. ACFT CLRG CUST USE PAINTED PSN MKGS & PROCD TO MINIMIZE BLAST IMPACT.
›PCR VALUE: 508/F/D/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 266/F/D/X/T
›RWY 28 APCH RATIO 26:1 TO DTHR.
›TWY C WEST OF TWY A: NON MOV AREA.
›NO ACFT PRKG BTN FIRE STN & TWY L.
›LEASEE. PROPERTY OWNED BY ALBANY CO, 112 STATE ST, ALBANY, NY 12207; FONE 518-447-7000.
›MOWING WI SAFETY AREAS OF ALL RWYS & TWYS MAY-NOV.
›WX BALLOON LAUNCHES APRXLY 3 MI S OF ARPT AT 0600 & 1800.
›BIRDS, DEER & OTHER WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KALB have a METAR?
Yes. KALB is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KALB have a TAF?
When KALB issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KALB?
KALB sits at 285 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KALB?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.