Albany International Airport

KALB / ALB

Albany, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 47 min ago
02:51Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KALB 050251Z 00000KT 10SM FEW250 M01/M01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP248 T10061011 53005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 285 ft
FEW 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,285 ft AMSL
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (285 ft)
Pressure Alt
-38 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,890 ft
ISA Deviation: -15.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KALB 042320Z 0500/0524 14004KT P6SM FEW250 FM050400 VRB02KT 3SM BR FEW003 FM050600 00000KT 1/2SM FZFG VV002 FM051400 36004KT 6SM BR BKN007 OVC012 FM051600 02007KT P6SM BKN015 OVC080 PROB30 0516/0522 6SM -RA BR FM052200 07009KT 4SM -RA BR SCT008 OVC012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
04:00Z FM050400
+1h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Mist
06:00Z FM050600
+3h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Freezing Fog
14:00Z FM051400
+11h
IFR 360° 4 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ALB
01
19
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 8,500 ft 150 ft ASP 358°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
2° angle
10/28 7,200 ft 150 ft ASP 88°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
88° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KALB

5,139 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.9%
MVFR
15.5%
IFR
8.7%
LIFR
1.9%

Albany International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.5% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 19.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.4%
NE
1.9%
E
1.3%
SE
8.2%
S
19%
SW
4.1%
W
24.6%
NW
12.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.7°C
Range: -21°C to 29°C
-21°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.5%
Fog Frequency: 4.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,139 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Albany International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KALB
IATA Code: ALB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 285 ft MSL

Location

City: Albany
Country: US
Latitude: 42.748299°
Longitude: -73.801697°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 8,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 7,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Albany International Airport

Overview

Albany International Airport serves the New York state capital region, situated at an elevation of 285 feet MSL near Albany. The airport features two asphalt runways: a primary 8,500-foot runway (01/19) and a secondary 7,200-foot runway (10/28), supporting medium airport operations in the northeastern United States.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 74.8% of the time, with marginal and instrument conditions occurring less frequently. Temperature ranges widely from -17°C to 29°C, with prevailing westerly winds averaging 8.5 knots and occasional gusts up to 27 knots. Visibility typically remains excellent at 9 statute miles, with only 5% of observations showing reduced visibility.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 42.748299, -73.801697, the airport experiences calm wind conditions 19% of the time. Both runways demonstrate favorable wind alignments, with 100% wind compatibility and relatively low average crosswind components. September through November represent the most consistent VFR flying months for the region.

Approach Considerations

Wind data suggests Runway 01/19 and 10/28 are equally viable for most operations, with average crosswind components of 6.2 and 4.4 knots respectively. Pilots should anticipate westerly winds and prepare for potential seasonal visibility variations, particularly during months with higher probability of marginal conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.