# ALB — Albany International Airport > Machine-readable reference for ALB. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/alb HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/alb Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/alb.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ALB.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-02T18:57:35.286+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Albany International Airport - IATA: ALB - ICAO: KALB - City: Albany - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/New_York - Distance from city: 6 mi (9.7 km) northwest of downtown Albany - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 2,940,718 - Official website: https://www.albanyairport.com ## Overview Welcome Albany International Airport (ALB) may not be the largest, but it packs a punch for those flying through upstate New York. Located just 6 miles northwest of downtown Albany, this compact airport is known for its ease of navigation and delightful extras, such as an observation area and a sensory room. These comfort features are a pleasant surprise considering its size and regional status. Although it lacks the typical pay-per-use lounges, the airport compensates with a top-tier military lounge and a surprisingly comprehensive food court. However, everything tends to close early, leaving late-night arrivals with limited options. At a glance Passenger volume: 2,940,718 per year Runways: 2 Terminals: Main Terminal Distance from Albany: 6 miles (9.7 km) northwest of downtown Terminals & layout The Main Terminal of ALB is straightforward, serving airlines like American, Delta, and JetBlue. While there's no complicated terminal hopping, travelers still need to budget time for potential morning security congestion. The layout includes useful amenities like water refill stations near Gates B5 and C1, and quiet areas such as the sensory room on the upper level, which are part of the… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** — airlines: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/terminals/main ## Dining (10) - **Adirondack Lodge** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/restaurants/adirondack-lodge - **ALB Local** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/restaurants/alb-local - **Chick-Fil-A** — $ · 04:15-19:00 Mon-Sat; closed Sun URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/restaurants/chick-fil-a - **Greenleaf** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/restaurants/greenleaf - **Hudson Valley Wine Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/restaurants/hudson-valley-wine-bar - **McDonald's** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/restaurants/mcdonald-s - **Silks Saratoga Bistro** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/restaurants/silks-saratoga-bistro - **Starbucks** — $ · 4:30-5am URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/restaurants/starbucks - **The Market** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/restaurants/the-market - **Wolfgang Puck Pizza** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/restaurants/wolfgang-puck-pizza ## Lounges (1) - **Capt. John J. McKenna IV Military Courtesy Room** — access: Landside level 3, military only · 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. daily URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/lounges/capt-john-j-mckenna-iv-military-courtesy-room ## Shops (1) - **ALB Local** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/shops/alb-local ## Parking (6) - **Cell Phone Parking Lot** — $0/day · 2 min from terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/parking/cell-phone-parking-lot - **Economy E-Lot** — Remote · $7.00/day, $2.00/hr · 0.7 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/parking/economy-e-lot - **Long Term Parking** — Long stay · $12.00/day, $2.00/hr · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/parking/long-term-parking - **North Garage** — Long stay · $18.00/day, $2.00/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/parking/north-garage - **Short Term Parking** — Short stay · $24.00/day, $2.00/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/parking/short-term-parking - **South Garage** — Long stay · $18.00/day, $2.00/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/parking/south-garage ## Ground transport (8) - **CDTA Route 117** — Local bus · 10-20 min airport ↔ Wolf Road depending on stop · $1.50-2.00 · About every 60 min · Weekdays only URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/transport/cdta-route-117 - **CDTA Route 190** — Local bus · Varies by segment; scheduled as an express commuter route · $1.50-2.00 · Peak‑oriented; more trips at rush hour, limited off‑peak URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/transport/cdta-route-190 - **CDTA Route 737** — Local bus to Albany and Wolf R · About 25-35 min airport ↔ downtown Albany depending on traffic · $1.00 with Navigator, $1.50 cash · Roughly every 20-30 min, with thinner service late evenings/early mornings URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/transport/cdta-route-737 - **Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport Shuttle** — Hotel shuttle · Typically under 10 min hotel ↔ terminal · Included in room rate · Runs at set times or on request within limited daily hours; not 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/transport/hilton-garden-inn-albany-airport-shuttle - **Hotel Shuttles** — Courtesy van · 5-15 min to most nearby hotels depending on distance and stops · Typically included in room rate for airport‑area hotels · Varies by property; often scheduled or on‑request within limited daily hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/transport/hotel-shuttles - **Lyft** — Rideshare · 15-30 min airport ↔ downtown by car depending on traffic · $18-25 airport ↔ downtown in normal conditions, before tip · On demand; can be sparser late at night compared with Uber URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/transport/lyft - **Taxi Stand** — Metered taxi · 15-30 min airport ↔ downtown by car depending on traffic · $20-30 airport ↔ downtown (metered, excl. tip) · On demand; queues can form when several flights arrive URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/transport/taxi-stand - **Uber** — Rideshare · 15-30 min airport ↔ downtown by car depending on traffic · $18-25 airport ↔ downtown in normal conditions, before tip · On demand; availability varies with time and events URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alb/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Active-duty military can access the Capt. John J. McKenna IV Military Courtesy Room located on the 3rd floor near the observation area. - _Time_: Concessions close early, often by 8-9 PM, so plan to dine before then if you’re landing late or during a layover. - _Money_: Consider parking in the Economy E-Lot for $7/day and use a hotel shuttle to the terminal to save on garage prices. - _Quiet_: Utilize the sensory room part of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program for a peaceful escape during busy holiday or school-break travel peaks. - _Avoid_: Be prepared for long security lines in the Main Terminal atrium between 5-7 AM; arriving 90 minutes early is recommended. - _Local_: Visit the Hudson Valley Wine Bar on Concourse B for a taste of regional wines before your flight. - _Time_: Use the observation area on the upper level to spot planes if you have extra time before departure. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/ALB.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/alb/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/alb/departures — HTML page with live departures