KALB

VFR

ALBANY INTL

ALBANY · NEW YORK

Elev
284.8'
Longest RWY
8,500'01/19
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR21:51Z
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Before you fly into KALB
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,284.8'
MSL · field 284.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KALB

Current METAR

Observed 21:51Z

KALB 272151Z 00000KT 10SM FEW070 FEW250 23/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP216 T02280028
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 3°C
Altimeter
30.17 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,003 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
6 NM NW
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
ALB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RAMON CAMILLI
Address
737 ALBANY SHAKER RD, ALBANY NY 12211

Flight service · Hours

FSS BTV
BURLINGTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 01
345°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 01

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 01 · 345° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,285 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19345° / 165°8,500 ftASPHStandard L
10/2875° / 255°7,200 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
018,500'8,500'8,500'8,500'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR
198,500'8,500'8,500'8,500'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR80', tree, 2040' from thr, 75' R of cntrln, slope 23
107,200'7,200'6,780'6,780'151', gnd, 5009' from thr, 84' R of cntrln, slope 31
287,200'7,200'7,200'6,007'PAPI 4-box left(3.22°)54', tree, 1019' from thr, 162' R of cntrln, slope 15

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 01
LD · CAT I
DEJ
109.5
RWY 19
LD · CAT I
ALB
109.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 01
KALB · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CARGO,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Customer and immigration flight information service facility is located at the north end general aviation apron. Aircraft clearing customs use painted position markings and proceed to minimize blast impact.Show FAA
  • Birds, deer, and other wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Taxiway D east of runway 01/19 is restricted to aircraft 12,500 pounds and less.Show FAA
  • Mowing within safety areas of all runways and taxiways occurs from May through November.Show FAA
  • No aircraft parking is allowed between the fire station and taxiway L.Show FAA
  • Taxiway C west of taxiway A is a non-movement area.Show FAA
  • Weather balloon launches occur approximately 3 nautical miles south of the airport at 0600 and 1800.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19Pavement classification rating value for runway 01/19 is 508/F/D/X/T.Show FAA
  • 10/28Pavement classification rating value for runway 10/28 is 266/F/D/X/T.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10Runway 28 approach has a ratio of 26 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • OWNERThe leasee is the property owner, Albany County, located at 112 State Street, Albany, New York 12207; phone 518-447-7000.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KALB

Answer card
ICAO
KALB
Name
ALBANY INTL
Location
ALBANY, NEW YORK
Elevation
284.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,284.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
2
Longest runway
01/19 · 8,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
19
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Albany Intl is in Albany, New York. The field elevation is 284.8 ft MSL. It has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is 8,500 ft on runway 01/19. Albany has a control tower that operates 24 hours. Two ILS approaches are published for runway ends 01 and 19.

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Check the current Chart Supplement before you go. Million Air is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (518) 242-2444 for current service details. The airport sits under Class C airspace. Albany Approach and Departure are on 118.05. D-ATIS is 120.45. Ground is 121.7. UNICOM is 122.95.

A few local items matter here. Wildlife is reported on and near the airport. Taxiway D east of runway 01/19 is limited to aircraft 12,500 lb and less. Runway 28 has a published displaced-threshold obstacle note. Customs and immigration processing is handled at the north end of the general aviation apron. If you are planning a first arrival, brief the tower early and watch for the airport’s mixed airline and GA traffic. The runway lengths are generous. The main things to verify are current pattern guidance, taxi routing and any operational notes in the Chart Supplement.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KALB?
KALB sits at 284.8 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning and for setting up your altitudes on arrival.
How many runways does Albany Intl have and which is longest?
Albany Intl has 2 asphalt runways. Runway 01/19 is the longest at 8,500 ft.
Is KALB towered and what are the tower hours?
Yes. Albany Intl has a control tower that operates 24 hours.
What ILS approaches are available at KALB?
There are 2 ILS approaches published at KALB. They serve runway ends 01 and 19.
What is the pattern altitude at KALB?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Check the current Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
Which FBO is on the field at KALB?
Million Air is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Are there any runway or taxiway restrictions at Albany Intl?
Yes. Taxiway D east of runway 01/19 is restricted to aircraft 12,500 lb and less. Runway 28 also has a published displaced-threshold obstacle note, so review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
Is customs available for international arrivals at KALB?
Yes. The published remarks say customer and immigration flight information service is at the north end of the general aviation apron. Use the painted position markings and minimize blast impact when taxiing in.

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