Albany International Airport (ALB): Codes, Runways & Location
Albany International Airport (IATA: ALB · ICAO: KALB) is a large airport serving Albany, United States. It lies at 42.7483° N, 73.8017° W, 285 ft (87 m) above sea level.
Overview of Albany International Airport
Albany International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Albany in United States. It is identified by the IATA code ALB and the ICAO code KALB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Albany International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2591 m (8500 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 285 ft (87 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Schenectady County Airport (SCH) about 16 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,591 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Albany International Airport
Where is Albany International Airport located?
Albany International Airport is located in Albany, United States. Its coordinates are 42.7483° N, 73.8017° W.
What is the airport code for Albany International Airport?
Albany International Airport has an IATA code of ALB and an ICAO code of KALB.
How long is the runway at Albany International Airport?
Albany International Airport's longest runway is about 2591 m (8500 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Albany International Airport have?
Albany International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Albany International Airport a major airport?
Albany International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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