Albany International Airport (KALB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Albany International Airport in Albany, NY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Albany International Airport (KALB) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Albany, NY at 285 ft. KALB reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS), decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 10, 19, 28), longest 8,500 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KALB in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 9 kt, gusting 17 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,900 ft, broken clouds at 6,000 ft, overcast at 10,000 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,000 ft.
METAR KALB 130551Z 15009G17KT 10SM -RA FEW049 BKN060 OVC100 19/16 A3000 RMK SLP158 P0000 60001 T01890156 10228 20189 50002 $
What changed at KALB?
Since the 0451Z (12:51 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began, now gusting 17 kt.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.02 → 30.00 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KALB
KALB is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 9 knots gusting 17, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 6,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 700 ft (field elevation 285 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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D-ATIS
Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.
ALB ATIS INFO A 0451Z. 17008KT 10SM -RA BKN120 19/16 A3002 (THREE ZERO ZERO TWO) RMK AO2 SLP162 P0001 T01890156 402500089. RNAV Y RY 19 APCH IN USE. NOTAM. 5 5 5 ONE HUNDRED PERCENT WET, 0330Z, 5 5 5 ONE HUNDRED PERCENT WET. 0328Z. TWY E BTN TWY A AND GA RAMP CLSD. ILS RWY 19 GS OTS, RY 01 RVR OTS, RY 19 RVR OTS, RY 01 MALS OTS, RY 10/28 CL LIGHTS OTS, RY 28 REIL OTS. TAXIWAY A BETWEEN D AND E RESTRICTED TO AIRCRAFT WITH LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED EIGHTTEEN FEET WINGSPAN. HAZD WX INFO FOR ALB AREA AVBL FM HIWAS OR FSS. CLASS C FREQ IS 132.82. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO A.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KALB. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | 8,500 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 4 kt left (g8) |
| 10 | 7,200 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 8 kt right (g15) |
| 28 | 7,200 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 8 kt left (g15) |
| 01 | 8,500 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 4 kt right (g8) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → 6,000 ft.
KALB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Albany International Airport in Albany, NY: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KALB is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KALB
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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LEB UA /OV LEB/TM 0348/FL340/TP A333/TB MOD CHOP/RM FL310-340
LEB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LEBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0348Reported at 03:48 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM FL310-340Remarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL781 4244N 07306W 0345 F310 TB MOD CHOP IC
ARP UAL781 4244N 07306W 0345…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV CAM/TM 0257/FL310/TP BCS3/TB MOD CHOP
ALB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0257Reported at 02:57 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.Show raw report
BDL UA /OV BDL270030/TM 0200/FL265/TP E75L/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURC 200-255 SMOOTH ABV
BDL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDL270030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0200Reported at 02:00 UTC.FL265Altitude: 26,500 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURC 200-255 SMOOTH ABVRemarks.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB130008/TM 0151/FL040/TP B737/SK BASE 050/RM DURD RY 19
ALB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALB130008Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0151Reported at 01:51 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 050Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 19Remarks.Show raw report
POU UA /OV PWL210010/TM 0118/FL070/TP C25A/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURD 170-080
POU UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PWL210010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0118Reported at 01:18 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP C25AAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURD 170-080Remarks.Show raw report
BGM UA /OV RKA/TM 0046/FL350/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT CHOP 350
BGM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RKALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0046Reported at 00:46 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP 350Turbulence: continuous light chop 350.Show raw report
BGM UA /OV HNK310020/TM 0002/FL150/TP GLEX/SK TOP 190
BGM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HNK310020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0002Reported at 00:02 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP GLEXAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 190Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KALB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KALB reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 19
- 46%
- 28
- 32%
- 01
- 17%
- 10
- 5%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0523Z (1:23 AM EDT)
TAF KALB 130523Z 1306/1406 16012G19KT 6SM -RA SCT040 OVC070 TEMPO 1306/1308 2SM +RA BR BKN020 OVC040 FM130800 17010KT 5SM -RA BR BKN012 OVC040 TEMPO 1310/1314 1 1/2SM +RA BR BKN008 OVC012 FM131400 16006KT 6SM -RA BKN006 OVC012 FM131600 16008KT P6SM BKN012 OVC040 FM132000 17006KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 PROB30 1323/1404 VRB20G35KT 2SM TSRA BR BKN035CB FM140400 29012KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 1404/1406 5SM -RA BR BKN025 OVC035
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KALB
- IATA
- ALB
- FAA LID
- ALB
- City
- Albany
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 285 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.7483, -73.8017
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 120.45 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 19m
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Historical Flying Weather at KALB
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KALB reported VFR conditions during about 82.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 275 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.3 kt, calm 20.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74.7 | 13.2 | 7.7 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 79.1 | 9.8 | 7.0 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 81.8 | 10.4 | 5.5 | 2.4 |
| Apr | 83.5 | 11.4 | 3.8 | 1.3 |
| May | 83.4 | 11.1 | 4.7 | 0.8 |
| Jun | 83.9 | 10.9 | 4.2 | 1.1 |
| Jul | 87.3 | 7.6 | 3.6 | 1.5 |
| Aug | 88.7 | 7.4 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| Sep | 84.5 | 8.4 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Oct | 80.3 | 11.5 | 5.2 | 3.0 |
| Nov | 82.3 | 10.3 | 5.3 | 2.1 |
| Dec | 71.7 | 13.9 | 8.9 | 5.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.0 kt |
| Feb | 7.6 kt |
| Mar | 8.1 kt |
| Apr | 7.7 kt |
| May | 6.3 kt |
| Jun | 5.7 kt |
| Jul | 5.1 kt |
| Aug | 4.8 kt |
| Sep | 4.7 kt |
| Oct | 5.4 kt |
| Nov | 6.5 kt |
| Dec | 6.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KALB airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Albany International Airport in Albany, NY shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KALB weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KALB?+
KALB has 4 runways: 01, 10, 19, 28; the longest is 8,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KALB report its own weather?+
Yes. Albany International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KALB have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KALB broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes. KALB publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KALB airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Albany International Airport (KALB) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Albany International Airport (KALB)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Albany International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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