Albany International Airport

What Albany International Airport does

Albany International Airport (ALB) is a non-hub commercial airport operated by the Albany County Airport Authority, a public benefit authority and component unit of Albany County, New York. Situated on a 1,200-acre campus at the junction of Interstate 87 and Interstate 90 at 737 Albany Shaker Road in Albany, NY, the airport is the primary commercial aviation gateway for the Capital Region, Northeastern New York, Western New England, and Southern Vermont. It is served by eight scheduled commercial airlines (Allegiant, JetBlue, Delta, United, American, Southwest, Avelo, Breeze), the only on-airport fixed-base operator (Million Air Albany, which also offers the first consistent Sustainable Aviation Fuel supply in New York State as of June 18, 2025), six on-airport car rental brands, regional and long-distance bus partners (Adirondack Trailways, Vermont Translines, CDTA, Premiere Transportation), and a 53,000 sq ft Air Cargo Facility served by FedEx, UPS, GAT Air FRT, and belly-freight on American, Delta, Southwest, and United.

The airport's core technology and infrastructure comprises a TSA-managed security checkpoint with dedicated TSA PreCheck lanes opening at 3:00 a.m. daily, a multi-facility parking system (Economy E-Lot, Short-Term, Long-Term, North Garage GP1, South Garage GP2, and a cell-phone lot) with E-ZPass Plus integration and 24 free EV charging stations, an Airport Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) department operating 24/7 with FAA-required crash/rescue vehicles, a Sensory Room and Adirondack Imaginarium children's play area opened in fall 2025, an Art & Culture Program (since 1998) reaching 3+ million people annually, an Interfaith Prayer Room, a Military Courtesy Room, a Business Center, a Pet Relief area, and a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program. The current $100 million Main Terminal Revitalization Project, backed by a $60 million New York State investment announced September 14, 2022, includes a new departure hall scheduled to open spring 2026 and a Concourse A Rehabilitation.

The business model operates as a regulated public airport with diversified revenue streams: (1) transaction-based parking and ground transportation fees (Economy $7/day, Short-Term $24/day with first 30 minutes free, Long-Term $12/day, Garages $18/day; free first-hour parking for pickup), (2) marketplace commissions on on-airport car rental concession fees (Avis, Hertz, Budget, National/Alamo, Enterprise, Dollar) and terminal concessions (Burger King, Starbucks, Silks Bistro, The Local @ALB, Dunkin Donuts, Uncommon Grounds, On the Fly, Tech Valley Connect, News Channel 13 Shop), (3) subscription/recurring airline landing fees and preferential gate leases to the eight carriers, (4) transaction-based air cargo and belly-freight handling revenue, (5) FBO lease and fuel flowage fees from Million Air, and (6) advertising and cultural programming revenue. Governance is via a seven-member Authority board (four appointed by the County Legislature Majority Leader, three by the County Executive), with executive leadership including CEO Peter F. Stuto, COO John A. O'Donnell, Acting CFO Margaret Herrmann, and Chief Counsel Christine C. Quinn. The airport is government-affiliated, not privately or publicly traded.

Name

Albany International Airport

Legal name

Albany County Airport Authority

Website

https://albanyairport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Albany International Airport (ALB), operated by the Albany County Airport Authority, is a non-hub commercial airport serving the Capital Region, Northeastern NY, Western New England, and Southern Vermont. It offers scheduled passenger service via eight airlines, a 53,000 sq ft air cargo facility, an on-airport FBO, parking, and ground transportation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

Keywords

• Commercial aviation services
• Air cargo operations
• Airport ground transportation
• Passenger terminal services
• General aviation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Parking and Ground Transportation Fees: Daily parking fees across surface lots and garages: Economy E-Lot $7/day, Short-Term $24/day (first 30 minutes free), Long-Term $12/day, North and South Parking Garages $18/day. E-ZPass Plus lanes, credit card, and cash accepted. Cell-phone lot and garage first hour free for pickup.
2. Car Rental Concession and Airport Fees: All automobile rentals at ALB are subject to an airport concession fee, including reservations made through airline websites. On-airport rental car counters (Avis, Hertz, Budget, National/Alamo, Enterprise, Dollar) operate from baggage claim; fleet located inside the parking garage.
3. Air Cargo and Belly Freight Handling: Revenue from cargo operations at a 53,000 sq ft Air Cargo Facility served by FedEx, UPS, GAT Air FRT, plus belly freight on American, Delta, Southwest, and United. Facility located at the northeast corner of the airfield with direct access to I-87 and I-90.
4. Terminal Concessions (Dining and Retail): Revenue from on-airport retail and food/beverage tenants including On the Fly @ ALB, Tech Valley Connect, News Channel 13 Shop, Burger King, Silks Bistro, Starbucks, The Local @ALB, Dunkin Donuts, and Uncommon Grounds. Operations managed by Helen Chadderdon (Concessions/Ambassador Manager).
5. Airline Landing Fees and Gate Leases: Gate facilities at ALB are under preferential lease to air carriers; the Authority collects landing/use fees from airline tenants (Allegiant, JetBlue, Delta, United, American, Southwest, Avelo, Breeze) as a standard non-hub commercial airport revenue stream.
6. Advertising and Cultural Programming: Revenue from the Art & Culture Program (since 1998) funded entirely through the airport's operating budget, reaching more than three million people annually via gallery exhibitions and public programs; supports advertising and sponsorship potential within terminal galleries.
7. FBO / General Aviation Services: Million Air operates more than 30 FBOs nationwide and is the corporate, charter, and private aviation FBO at ALB, offering pilot/passenger lounges, flight planning, hangar storage, tie-downs, and Jet A/AV Gas — generating FBO lease and fuel flowage revenue for the Authority.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Albany International Airport (ALB) operates a 1,200-acre commercial airport campus serving as the major air center for New York's Capital Region, Northeastern New York, Western New England, and Southern Vermont. The airport provides scheduled commercial airline services through eight carriers (Allegiant, JetBlue, Delta, United, American, Southwest, Avelo, Breeze), general aviation services via Million Air FBO, and a 53,000 sq ft Air Cargo Facility for FedEx, UPS, and belly-freight operations. It also operates passenger amenities including parking (E-ZPass Plus integrated), on-airport retail and dining concessions, car rental services, and regional bus connections, supported by a $100 million Main Terminal Revitalization Project.

Product overview

Albany International Airport (ALB) operates as a unified airport campus serving Northeastern New York, Western New England, and Southern Vermont, with a single core terminal product augmented by multiple amenity, transportation, and operational modules. The core offering is the Main Terminal (currently undergoing a $100 million Revitalization Project) that links passenger-facing modules including the Concourse A Rehabilitation, Adirondack Imaginarium (Children's Play Area), Sensory Room, Military Courtesy Room, Interfaith Prayer Room, Business Center, Pet Relief areas, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, and Art & Culture Program. Operational and ground-transport modules include the parking system (with E-ZPass Plus integration and EV charging), car rentals (Avis, Hertz, Budget, National/Alamo, Enterprise, Dollar), bus services (Adirondack Trailways, Vermont Translines, CDTA, Premiere Transportation), the Information Desk, Air Cargo Facility, Airport Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF), Million Air FBO services, and TSA PreCheck lanes. Retail and dining tenants (Burger King, Starbucks, Silks Bistro, The Local @ALB, Dunkin Donuts, Uncommon Grounds, On the Fly, Tech Valley Connect, News Channel 13 Shop) operate within the terminal. Airline partners include Allegiant, JetBlue, Delta, United, American, Southwest, Avelo, and Breeze.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Adirondack Imaginarium: Albany International Airport's children's play area located on the first floor of the B Concourse. Inspired by the natural and cultural heritage of New York's North Country and the Adirondacks, developed in partnership with the Wild Center, the Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center, and local sculptor Gracelee Lawrence.

Products and services

• Parking System Multi-facility parking system comprising Economy E-Lot ($7/day), Short-Term ($24/day, free first 30 minutes), Long-Term ($12/day), North Parking Garage and South Parking Garage ($18/day), and 24 free EV charging stations. Accepts E-ZPass Plus (automatic tag read), credit card (insert on entry/exit), and cash (via pay-on-foot station near baggage claim carousel #2).
• Air Cargo Facility 53,000 square foot air cargo facility at the northeast corner of the airfield with quick access to I-87 and I-90. Served by FedEx, UPS, and GAT Air FRT (formerly Mobile Air Transport), with belly freight from American, Delta, Southwest, and United.
• Million Air FBO Services Fixed Base Operator serving corporate, charter, and private aircraft. Services include pilot and passenger lounges, movie theatre, Mercedes-Benz crew car, flight planning, aircraft hangar storage and tie-downs, and Jet A / AV Gas fuel including Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Operates as part of Million Air's network of more than 30 FBOs nationwide.
• On-Airport Car Rental Services On-airport rental car counters in baggage claim with rental fleet located inside the parking garage. Brands include Avis, Hertz, Budget, National/Alamo, Enterprise, and Dollar Rent A Car. All reservations and walk-up rentals are subject to an airport concession fee.
• Bus Services Regional and long-distance bus services including Adirondack Trailways (long-distance to Boston, NYC, Montreal, Buffalo, Syracuse, Lake Placid, Saratoga Springs), Vermont Translines (Bennington, Manchester, Rutland, Burlington), CDTA (local public transit), and Premiere Transportation (JFK and LaGuardia airport shuttle).
• Commercial Airline Gate Services Scheduled and low-cost commercial airline service through preferential gate leases to eight carriers: Allegiant, JetBlue, Delta, United, American, Southwest, Avelo, and Breeze. Generates landing fees and gate lease revenue for the Authority.
• Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) 24/7 ARFF department staffed by NYS-certified firefighters, EMTs, hazmat technicians, and CPR/AED instructors meeting FAA requirements. Operates three crash/rescue vehicles, mini pumper, hazmat truck, foam re-supply truck, and full-size pumper; also responds to medical, structure fire, and hazmat incidents on airport property.
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) 30% neat Sustainable Aviation Fuel blended with 70% Jet A fuel, delivering a 24% reduction in lifecycle carbon emissions vs. petroleum jet fuel. Sourced from Avfuel's Northeast supply point and derived from renewable materials such as used cooking oil. Available through Million Air Albany's FBO under the Beyond Green sustainability program.
• Main Terminal Operations Main terminal currently undergoing expansion and Concourse A rehabilitation as part of the $100 million Main Terminal Revitalization Project. Includes ticketing, baggage claim (carousel #2), security checkpoint, retail and dining concessions, and a new departure hall scheduled to open in spring 2026.
• TSA Security Checkpoint with TSA PreCheck TSA-operated security checkpoint opening at 3:00 a.m. daily, featuring dedicated TSA PreCheck expedited screening lanes for eligible participants from participating airlines and CBP Trusted Traveler programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24% reduction in lifecycle carbon emissions via 30% SAF blend vs. petroleum-based jet fuel
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Million Air AlbanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMillion Air operates the on-airport FBO serving corporate, charter, and private aviation at ALB. On June 18, 2025, Million Air Albany, the Albany County Airport Authority, and Avfuel together launched Sustainable Aviation Fuel at ALB, the first such consistent supply for business/general aviation in New York State. The 30% SAF/70% Jet A blend delivers a 24% reduction in lifecycle carbon emissions under Million Air's Beyond Green sustainability program.
• Avfuel CorporationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvfuel supplies Sustainable Aviation Fuel at ALB via its Northeast supply point. Million Air Albany's new fuel supply partnership with Avfuel, built upon the Beyond Green sustainability program, enables ALB to be the first New York State location to offer a consistent SAF supply for business and general aviation, with the fuel derived from renewable materials like used cooking oil.
• The Wild CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partner for the Adirondack Imaginarium children's play area that opened in fall 2025 as part of ALB's $100 million Main Terminal Revitalization Project. The Wild Center's tree canopy walk inspired a panoramic Adirondack landscape photograph in the Imaginarium.
• Six Nations Iroquois Cultural CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partner for the Adirondack Imaginarium, contributing to the celebration of Indigenous culture and the interconnectedness of the natural world as part of ALB's family-friendly amenities on the B Concourse.
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALB partnered with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Organization to provide sunflower-branded items at the Information Desk, Ticket Counters, and Ambassadors desk (post-security). The program enables passengers with non-visible disabilities to discreetly signal that they may need additional support, help, or time, supporting ALB's accessibility and inclusion mission.
• Capital Area Council of ChurchesminorOthersPlanned and supports the Interfaith Prayer Room on the first floor of Concourse A, including the provision of prayer rugs, talitot, kipot, rosary beads, Bhagvad Gita, Tanach, the Koran, and Old/New Testaments. Contact: (518) 462-5450.
• Discover Albany (Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerStaffs the Albany International Airport Information Center (518-242-2299) near baggage claim and Carousel #2, providing flight info, paging, directions, ground transportation, area tourism information, lost & found, and mail services. Promotes regional tourism at the airport.
• Prime FlightminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides wheelchair service at Albany International Airport, with Prime Flight attendants available at curbside and within the terminal for mobility assistance.
• Adirondack TrailwaysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-distance bus partner offering direct or connecting service to Albany, Boston, Buffalo, Montreal, NYC, Syracuse, Lake Placid, Saratoga Springs, and many more destinations. Tickets available at the airport Information Desk; reservations at (800) 858-8555.
• Vermont TranslinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDaily arrivals and departures from popular Vermont destinations including Bennington, Manchester, Rutland, and Burlington, serving Albany International Airport.
• Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides local public transit service to and from Albany International Airport (518-482-8822 / cdta.org).
• Premiere TransportationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperates daily JFK-LaGuardia shuttle between ALB and NYC area airports. Shuttle leaves ALB daily at 9:30 a.m. with return shuttles from JFK (no later than 6:30 p.m.) and LaGuardia (no later than 7:15 p.m.). Contact: (518) 489-3441 or (800) 772-2172.
• AvPORTSminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAirport operations contact listed at (518) 242-2200 alongside Albany County Airport Authority operations and paging.
• Gracelee Lawrence (local sculptor)minorOthersCreated the 'Apple of Your Eye' modern sculpture, the central art piece of the Adirondack Imaginarium children's play area, inspired by natural forms and inviting imagination and curiosity.
• David Fadden (muralist)minorOthersCreated a vibrant mural for the Adirondack Imaginarium, paired with a video of the traditional Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address, highlighting Indigenous culture and the interconnectedness of the natural world.
• Richard Vosko (designer)minorOthersDesigned the Interfaith Prayer Room on the first floor of Concourse A, featuring etched art glass panels with water sculptures intended to create a spiritually refreshing oasis environment.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Syracuse Hancock International Airport: Another upstate New York non-hub commercial airport operated by the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority, serving a comparable mid-size market with similar passenger, cargo, and concession economics. Directly comparable in scale, governance structure, and state-funding exposure.
• Buffalo Niagara International Airport: Largest upstate New York airport, also operated by an airport authority (NFTA), serving a comparable passenger mix with multiple airline tenants and cargo operations. Closest direct peer in the New York State regional airport system.
• Greater Rochester International Airport: Upstate New York airport operated by the Monroe County Airport Authority, offering scheduled airline service, FBO, and ground transportation — comparable in passenger scale, governance structure, and tenant mix to Albany.
• Burlington International Airport: Vermont's primary commercial airport serving a regional catchment that overlaps with Albany's Southern Vermont feeder market. Comparable in scale, governance (city-owned), and airline tenant diversity.
• Manchester-Boston Regional Airport: New Hampshire commercial airport serving a New England catchment that overlaps with Albany's Western New England market. Comparable in scale, governance structure, and parking/concession revenue mix.
• Stewart International Airport: New York State-owned regional airport in the Hudson Valley, operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Comparable in serving the downstate-to-Upstate corridor, with overlapping airline tenants and competing for Albany catchment leakage.
• Portland International Jetport: Maine's primary commercial airport operated by the City of Portland, serving a comparable non-hub market with similar airline, FBO, and concession economics.

Broad incumbents

• Atlantic Aviation: Largest US FBO network with hundreds of locations nationwide, competing with Million Air for corporate, charter, and general aviation fueling, hangar, and crew services at ALB and across the country.
• Signature Flight Support: Major global FBO network operated by Signature Aviation, providing direct competitor to Million Air at peer airports with comparable Jet A/AV Gas, hangar, and crew services.

Others

• Avfuel Corporation: SAF and aviation fuel supplier that supplies Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Million Air Albany under the Beyond Green program. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct airport competitor, but a strategic partner for fuel supply economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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