Runway 28 at Albany Intl (KALB) is the westbound end of the field. The opposite end is Runway 10. Runway 28 has a magnetic heading of 268°. Length is 7,200 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for this runway end.
This is the runway end pilots reference when planning arrivals into Albany, New York. The threshold elevation is 276 ft MSL. The airport field elevation is 284.8 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 28
Based on the current METAR wind at KALB.
- Headwind
- 2.1 kt
- Crosswind
- 3.4 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 58°
- Favorability
- good
Pattern entry · RWY 28
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 28
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 255°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 165°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (75°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 255°M for Runway 28
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 28 at KALB?
Runway 28 at KALB has a magnetic heading of 268°.
What is the length of runway 28 at KALB?
Runway 28 is 7,200 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 28 at KALB?
The surface is asphalt.
Is runway 28 at KALB left or right traffic?
Runway 28 uses left traffic.
Does runway 28 have an ILS approach at KALB?
No ILS is published for Runway 28.
What is the opposite runway end for runway 28 at KALB?
The opposite end is Runway 10.