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 Albany, NY
Albany, New York Albany, New York
Founded in 1609 by explorer Henry Hudson and settled by the Dutch Traders, Albany is rich in historic heritage and architecture. As the Capital of the Empire State, Albany is the center of New York's government.

Some reasons to visit Albany . . .



City Information

Average Temperatures
Month Avg High Avg Low Avg Precip   Month Avg High Avg Low Avg Precip
Jan 31 13 2.7 Jul 82 60 3.5
Feb 34 16 2.3 Aug 80 58 3.7
Mar 44 25 3.2 Sep 71 50 3.3
Apr 57 36 3.3 Oct 60 39 3.2
May 70 46 3.7 Nov 47 31 3.3
Jun 77 55 3.7 Dec 36 20 2.8

Distances to Attractions Miles
Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center 12
Albany Institute of History and Art 11
Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom (Six Flags) 55
Historic Cherry Hill 7
Howe Caverns 39
National Baseball Hall of Fame 80
Saratoga Race Track 26
NYS Museum 11
Lake Placid 136
USS Slater DE 766 12

Conventions and Visitors Information
Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau
25 Quackenbush Square
Albany, NY 12207
www.albany.org		 (800) 258-3582


Airport Information

Albany International Airport (ALB)

  • Gate Information: Southwest Airlines uses gates C2 and C3
  • Ticketing: The ticket counter is on the first level
  • E-Ticket Check-In kiosks: Located at the ticket counter
  • Baggage Claim: The Baggage Claim is on the first level
  • Wi-Fi: Available throughout airport
  • High-speed Internet: Available
  • Power Station: Available in the A Concourse and at gates C2 and 3
  • Business Center
Phone Numbers
Reservations (800) 435-9792
Baggage Service (518) 464-4126
Message and Paging Service (518) 242-HELP
Parking (518) 242-CARS

Driving Directions to Albany International Airport

  • From the North
    I-87 (Northway) South to Exit 4
    At end of Exit Ramp, turn LEFT on Old Wolf Road
    At stop light, turn RIGHT onto Albany-Shaker Road
    Continue of Albany-Shaker Road
    Follow signs to Airport, Terminal, and Parking
  • From The South (Kingston - Poughkeepsie - Newburgh)
    NYS Thruway (I-87) North to Exit 24
    I-87 (Northway) North to Exit 4
    At end of Exit Ramp turn LEFT onto Wolf Road
    At first stop light, turn LEFT onto Albany-Shaker Road
    Continue on Albany-Shaker Road Follow signs to Parking and Terminal
  • From The East
    I-90 West to Exit 1-N (I-87 North)
    1-87 North to Exit 4
    At end of Exit Ramp turn LEFT onto Wolf Road
    At first stop light, turn LEFT onto Albany-Shaker Road
    Continue on Albany-Shaker Road
    Follow signs to Airport, Terminal, and Parking
  • From The West
    I-90 (NYS Thruway) East to Exit 24
    1-87 North to Exit 4
    At end of Exit Ramp turn LEFT onto Wolf Road
    At first stop light, turn LEFT onto Albany-Shaker Road
    Continue on Albany-Shaker Road
    Follow signs to Airport, Terminal, and Parking
  • From Binghamton
    I-88 North to Thruway Toll Plaza
    Thruway East to Exit 24
    1-87 North to Exit 4
    At end of Exit Ramp turn LEFT onto Wolf Road
    At first stop light, turn LEFT onto Albany-Shaker Road
    Continue on Albany-Shaker Road
    Follow signs to Airport, Terminal, and Parking

Ground Transportation

  • Taxi Service
    Capitaland Taxi is authorized to pick up passengers under contract with Albany International Airport. However, passengers may call any cab company for transportation to and from Albany International Airport. Capitaland Taxi Airport Dispatch: (518) 242-4222.
  • ShuttleFly
    Albany International Airport is served by of the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA). CDTA's ShuttleFly buses leave the Albany International Airport Monday through Friday several times each hour between 6:00 AM and 11:10 PM. ShuttleFly operates from 7:10 AM until 11:10 PM on Saturday and from 7:40am to 11:40 PM on Sunday. ShuttleFly links with CDTA buses at a transportation center at Colonie Center on Wolf Road. Those traveling to the Airport from surrounding communities should transfer to the ShuttleFly buses at Colonie Center. For additional schedule and route information contact CDTA at (518) 482-8822.
  • Adirondack Trailways
    Adirondack Trailways offers direct or connecting service to the following cities: Albany, Amsterdam, Boston, Buffalo, Canton, Chestertown, Clifton Park, Cobleskill, Cobleskill Campus (Coach USA connection), Glens Falls, Keene Valley, Keene, Kingston, Lake George, Lake Placid, Malone, Massena, Montreal, Newburgh, New Paltz, New York City, Oneonta (via Kingston), Paul Smiths, Plattsburg, Potsdam, Pottersville, Ridgewood, NJ (Greyhound Connection) Rochester, Rosendale Saranac Lake, Saratoga Raceway, Saratoga Springs, Schroon Lake, Syracuse, Utica, Warrensburg.

    Tickets may be purchased at the Information Desk. For additional information call 1-800-858-8555 or visit our website at www.trailwaysny.com