Albany International Airport
KALB, Albany, NY
- Longest runway
- 01/19 (8,500 ft)
About 10 miles to downtown Albany and 30 miles to Saratoga Springs
Albany International airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Albany
Albany International is the private-jet airport for New York’s Capital Region and the usual choice for Saratoga race season.
- Main airport
- ALB / KALB
- Elevation
- 285 ft
- Longest runway
- 01/19 (8,500 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Albany
The airport is about 15 minutes from downtown Albany and 30 minutes from Saratoga Springs.
Summer is the busiest season, driven by racing at Saratoga.
Albany Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Albany
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Saratoga
Saratoga County Airport is closer to the track and suits light jets; ask us about it.
Race Weekends
Travers weekend in August is the busiest; book early.
When Demand Peaks in Albany
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- July to Labor Day
- Racing season at Saratoga.
- January to June
- The state legislative session brings steady weekday demand.
- Winter
- Snow and de-icing are common.
Flight Times and Prices to Albany
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to ALB for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 132 mi | 40 min$10,900–$15,900 | 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,458 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 50 min$44,500–$68,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,220 mi | 2 hr 55 min$12,900–$18,600 | 2 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,426 mi | 3 hr 15 min$14,200–$20,500 | 3 hr 10 min$17,300–$22,500 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 716 mi | 1 hr 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,494 mi | 3 hr 25 min$14,900–$21,500 | 3 hr 15 min$18,100–$23,000 | 3 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,552 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr$46,000–$70,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,231 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$26,000–$32,000 | 4 hr 25 min$40,500–$62,000 |
Best Aircraft for Albany
Light jets cover the Northeast and Florida; super-midsize jets fly to the West Coast nonstop.
Albany Private Jet Questions
Which airport is best for Saratoga Springs?
Albany International (ALB), about 30 minutes away; Saratoga County Airport is closer for light jets.
How long is a private flight from Albany to Palm Beach?
About 3 hr in a light jet to the Palm Beach area.
