Albany International (KALB), New York
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Albany International Airport (KALB) is a towered, public-use, tier-1 business aviation airport located in Albany, New York, about 3 nautical miles from the metro area. The field offers two paved runways, full-time attendance, both 100LL and Jet A fuel, and onsite CBP inspection services with a USDA compliance agreement, making it a capable point of entry for international business aviation traffic in the Capital Region.
Runways
Albany International has two paved runways. The longest, 01/19, is 8,500 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Albany International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Albany International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Albany International recorded 7,459 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KALB is concentrated in the late spring through summer months, peaking in August, with the lowest volumes recorded in winter.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 812 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Albany International averages 4.5 days above 90°F in July, 28.1 freeze days in January and 3.9 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.9°F, and January the coldest, at 32.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Albany International has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Weather balloon launches occur approximately 3 miles south of the airport at 0600 and 1800.
Taxiway D east of Runway 01/19 is restricted to aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or less.
Runway 28 approach has an obstruction clearance ratio of 26:1 to the displaced threshold.
Mowing within the safety areas of all runways and taxiways occurs from May through November.
Birds, deer, and other wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 508/F/D/X/T
PCR VALUE: 266/F/D/X/T
Taxiway C west of Taxiway A is a non-movement area.
The customs and immigration flight information service facility is located at the north end of the general aviation apron. Aircraft clearing customs must use painted position markings and follow procedures to minimize blast impact.
No aircraft parking is permitted between the fire station and Taxiway L.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Albany International has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Schenectady County (KSCH), 8.38 NM northwest.
Part of the Albany and the Hudson Valley area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KALB
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KALB?
Albany International Airport operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 01/19 is the longer of the two at 8,500 feet by 150 feet wide, and serves as the primary runway for larger business jet traffic. Runway 10/28 measures 7,200 feet by 150 feet, also paved in asphalt. Both runways are wide enough to accommodate a broad range of business aviation aircraft. KALB's field elevation is 285 feet.
Is customs available at Albany International Airport?
Yes, KALB has customs and immigration services onsite. CBP inspection services are available, and the airport also holds a USDA compliance agreement. The customs and immigration flight information service facility is located at the north end of the general aviation apron. Arriving aircraft clearing customs are required to use painted position markings and follow procedures designed to minimize blast impact on nearby aircraft and personnel.
How much business aviation traffic does KALB handle?
Albany International Airport recorded 7,459 business aviation operations in 2025, out of 45,414 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Monthly bizav volume ranges from a low of 454 operations in February to a peak of 812 operations in August. Traffic builds through spring and summer, with June, July, and August each exceeding 700 operations. This places KALB firmly in Skystar's top operational tier for business aviation activity in the region.
Are there any taxiway weight restrictions at KALB?
Yes. Taxiway D, east of Runway 01/19, is restricted to aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or less. Dispatchers planning arrivals or departures involving that section of Taxiway D should account for this limit when routing heavier business jets. Separately, Taxiway C west of Taxiway A is designated a non-movement area. Aircraft parking is also prohibited between the fire station and Taxiway L at Albany International Airport.
What wildlife or obstruction hazards are noted at Albany International Airport?
Birds, deer, and other wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of KALB, a standing hazard noted for all operations. Separately, weather balloon launches occur approximately 3 miles south of the airport at 0600 and 1800 local. Pilots should also note the Runway 28 approach ratio of 26:1 to the displaced threshold. Mowing operations within the safety areas of all runways and taxiways take place between May and November each year.