Use the signed ride-app pickup area and allow for construction-related curb changes.
FAA rank #86 · Small hub
ALBAlbany
Albany International
Verified September 1, 2026
The short answer
ALB's parking is inexpensive, but 2026 construction is the wild card. Keep the two-hour buffer and follow current roadway signs instead of relying on an old pickup routine.
Arrival planner
When should I be at ALB?
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Recommended airport arrival—:—
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2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakEarly mornings, late afternoons, holidays, and school breaks
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Security
What you’re walking into
ALB has a central checkpoint with TSA PreCheck. Current terminal-front construction can add walking and roadway time.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● No
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy$7/dayShuttle lot
Long Term$12/daySurface parking
North/South Garage$18/dayCovered parking
Short Term$24/dayFirst hour free
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Rental counters are in the terminal; vehicles are reached in the adjacent garage area.
ALB has one terminal with connected concourses.
A free cell-phone waiting lot is on Albany Shaker Road.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingMultiple Level 2 chargers are available across long-term lots and both garages.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside the terminal.
OvernightALB is not designed for comfortable overnight stays.
Sources & freshness
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Verified September 1, 2026. Time-sensitive details can change without notice.
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