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 southeast (140°) at 5 kt, visibility 1.5 statute miles, broken clouds at 500 ft, overcast at 1,800 ft, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.67 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 500 ft.
SPECI KALB 290158Z 14005KT 1 1/2SM R01/3500VP6000FT +RA BR BKN005 OVC018 19/19 A2967 RMK AO2 P0007 T01940189
What changed at KALB?
Since the 0151Z (9:51 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Visibility dropped from 5 SM to 1.5 SM.
- Rain began (+RA).
- Rain ended (-RA).
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Current pilot readout for KALB
KALB is currently IFR with winds from 140° at 5 knots, visibility 1.5 statute miles, and a 500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,200 ft (field elevation 285 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service — the live broadcast.
ALB ATIS INFO P 0158Z SPECIAL. 15005KT 1 1/2SM R01/3500VP6000FT +RA BR BKN005 OVC018 19/19 A2967 (TWO NINER SIX SEVEN). ILS RWY 19 APCH IN USE. NOTAM. 5 5 5 100 PERCENT WET, 1608Z, 5 5 5 100 PERCENT WET, 1612Z. RY 01 MALS OTS, RY 10/28 CL LIGHTS OTS. HAZD WX INFO FOR ALB AREA AVBL FM HIWAS OR FSS. CLASS C FREQ IS 132.82. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO P.
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 | 4 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 10 | 7,200 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 28 | 7,200 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 01 | 8,500 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 9→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 500 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 © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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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ARP UAL2834 4128N 07318W 0139 F300 189/038KT TB OCNL LGT CHOP IC
ARP UAL2834 4128N 07318W 013…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
GFL UA /OV GFL/TM 0110/FL330/TP B38M/TB MOD 330-340
GFL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GFLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD 330-340Turbulence: moderate 33,000–34,000 ft.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 0110/FL006 /TP GLF4/SK 009
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL006Altitude: 600 ft MSL.TP GLF4Aircraft type reporting.SK 009Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV CAM/TM 0054/FL360/TP NMRS/TB CONT LGT
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0054Reported at 00:54 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP NMRSAircraft type reporting.TB CONT LGTTurbulence: cont light.Show raw report
RUT UA /OV RUT350010/TM 0050/FL330/TP E75L/SK TOP350
RUT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RUT350010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0050Reported at 00:50 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK TOP350Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 0036/FL390/TP B788/TB MOD 390
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0036Reported at 00:36 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP B788Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD 390Turbulence: moderate 390.Show raw report
UCA UA /OV UCA/TM 0020/FL400/TP B752/TB NEG 400/ LGT CHOP 380-340
UCA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV UCALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0020Reported at 00:20 UTC.FL400Altitude: 40,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG 400/ LGT CHOP 380-340Turbulence: none reported 400/ light chop 38,000–34,000 ft.Show raw report
ARP UAL915 4205N 07435W 0012 F350 234/035KT TB CONT MOD CHOP IC
ARP UAL915 4205N 07435W 0012…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.⚠️ 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 a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 31 observations, with 5 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
- 28
- 43%
- 19
- 43%
- 01
- 11%
- 10
- 3%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2329Z (7:29 PM EDT)
TAF KALB 282329Z 2900/2924 15007KT 4SM RA BR SCT008 OVC015 TEMPO 2900/2904 2SM +RA BR BKN008 FM290400 13004KT 2SM RA BR SCT005 OVC015 TEMPO 2904/2908 1SM +RA BR OVC005 FM291200 05005G12KT 2SM -RA BR OVC005 FM291700 04007KT 3SM -SHRA BR OVC005
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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
- 22h 13m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Suny Ama 1 — Albany, NY · 4 mi
- Watervliet Wind Warriors 1 — Watervliet, NY · 5 mi
- Mid Hudson RC SOC 4 — Albany, NY · 5 mi
Historical Flying Weather
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 2608 · 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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