Southwest Georgia Regional Airport

What Southwest Georgia Regional Airport does

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (KABY) is a non-hub commercial service airport owned and operated by the City of Albany, Georgia. Founded in 1935 and headquartered at 3905 Newton Road in Albany, the airport serves as the only scheduled commercial service facility for the five-county Albany Metropolitan Statistical Area (population 157,833 per the 2000 U.S. Census). Delta Connection provides the airport's sole scheduled commercial service, operating three daily flights to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport using 75-seat CRJ 700 and CRJ 900 regional jets. The airport is also the second-largest cargo facility in Georgia, anchored by UPS, which operates an air cargo sort facility built in 2006 that handles over 29 million pounds of outbound and 17 million pounds of inbound cargo annually (CY 2022) and supports more than 150 local jobs.

The airport's infrastructure comprises two grooved asphalt runways (5/23 at 6,601'×148' and 17/35 at 5,200'×148'), ILS and VORTAC navigation systems, a 400,000+ square-foot cargo apron, and a 5,642-square-foot general aviation terminal operated by Albany Jet Center as the FBO since 2024, replacing the prior Eagles of America operator. General aviation demand is supported by 35 based aircraft and elevated seasonal private jet traffic during the November–February quail hunting season. Military operations contribute meaningfully to annual activity, supporting pilot readiness across thousands of operations yearly.

Revenue derives from airline landing fees, non-aeronautical ground services (parking, rental car concessions via Avis, Budget, National, and Enterprise), taxi services, advertising (represented by Oak View Group), and the UPS cargo sort arrangement. The City of Albany has directly managed parking operations since 2016, and the airport is transitioning to fully cashless payments effective August 1, 2026. FAA Part 139 and TSA 1542 compliance anchor the operating model, with governance provided by the City's Aviation Commission and Transportation Director David Hamilton.

Name

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport

Legal name

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport

Website

https://airport.albanyga.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is a non-hub commercial service airport in Albany, Georgia, providing Delta Connection passenger service to Atlanta, UPS air cargo operations, and general aviation FBO facilities to the five-county Southwest Georgia region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Airport Operations

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119), Scheduled Freight Air Transportation (481112), Scheduled Air Transportation (4811)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Feeder & Hub-Connector Regional Airlines (THABACAA)

Keywords

• Commercial airport operations
• Air cargo handling
• General aviation FBO
• Passenger terminal services
• Airport parking services

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Airline Landing Fees: Revenue from commercial and general aviation aircraft landing at the airport.
2. Parking Operations: Parking fees collected from Green Lot ($12 daily max) and Blue Lot ($10 daily max). City of Albany has managed parking operations since 2016.
3. Cargo Operations: UPS is the airport's largest tenant, contributing over 150 jobs to the local economy. Cargo sort facility generates significant revenue.
4. Rental Car Concessions: On-site rental car operators (Avis, Budget, National, Enterprise) located on the right side of terminal across from baggage claim.
5. Advertising: Advertising opportunities available at the airport. Contact representative Harry Day at Oak View Group.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is a non-hub commercial service airport providing scheduled passenger flights (Delta Connection to Atlanta), air cargo handling (UPS primary sort facility serving Southwest Georgia, Southeastern Alabama, and Florida Panhandle), and general aviation services (Albany Jet Center FBO with hangar storage and flight planning). The airport supports approximately 40,000 annual operations, is home to 35 based aircraft, and serves as the second largest cargo airport in Georgia.

Product overview

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport operates as a non-hub commercial service airport owned by the City of Albany, supporting approximately 40,000 annual operations with 35 based aircraft. The airport's core offerings include Delta Connection commercial air service (three daily flights to Atlanta on 75-seat regional jets), Albany Jet Center general aviation FBO services (replacing Eagles of America), and UPS air cargo operations (the second largest cargo airport in Georgia). Supporting services include automated parking facilities, rental car operations (Avis, Budget, National, Enterprise), taxi transportation, school tours, and lost & found services. The airport also serves significant military operations and seasonal private jet traffic during quail hunting season.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Albany Jet Center: Newly unveiled 5,642-square-foot general aviation terminal offering modern services for pilots, passengers, and business travelers. Features Corporate Super Hangars, pilot lounge, conference room, and flight planning center. Managed by Kent Stephens.
• Albany Jet Center FBO

Products and services

• Delta Connection Commercial Air Service Scheduled commercial airline service operated by Delta Air Lines, providing three daily flights to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport using 75-seat regional jets (CRJ 700 and CRJ 900 models) with First Class seating.
• Albany Jet Center (General Aviation FBO) Fixed Base Operator services providing general aviation terminal facilities, corporate hangar storage, flight planning center, pilot lounge, and conference facilities. Managed by Kent Stephens, the 5,642-square-foot terminal replaced Eagles of America.
• UPS Air Cargo Operations United Parcel Service air cargo sort facility serving Southwest Georgia, Southeastern Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle. Second largest cargo airport in Georgia, operating Airbus A300-600 and Boeing B757-200 aircraft with caravan and smaller feeder aircraft.
• Airport Parking Services Automated parking operations with two outdoor lots (Green Lot closest to terminal, Blue Lot near Newton Road). Services include automated ticket system, card and cash payment options, and lost ticket handling.
• Rental Car Services On-site rental car operations including Avis, Budget, National, and Enterprise, located on the right side of terminal across from baggage claim. Services include various vehicle classes and payment options.
• Taxi Services Ground transportation via local taxi providers including Quality Cab, Veteran Cab, and Friendly Cab. Shuttle service is not available at this time.
• Lost & Found Services Lost item recovery services for both airline baggage (Delta Baggage Service Office) and items lost within the airport facility (Airport Safety Office). Includes baggage tracking and claim filing capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 40,000 annual operations supported
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Delta Air Lines (Delta Connection)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelta Connection is the only scheduled airline serving the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, operating three daily flights to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport using 75-seat CRJ 700 and CRJ 900 regional jets.
• UPS (United Parcel Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPS maintains a significant presence at the airport with an on-site air cargo sort facility serving Southwest Georgia, Southeastern Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle. UPS operates Airbus A300-600 and Boeing B757-200 aircraft. UPS is the airport's largest tenant, contributing over 150 jobs to the local economy.
• AviscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-site rental car operator located at the terminal, across from baggage claim. Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am-1pm. Accepts major credit cards and bank-issued debit cards (no prepaid cards).
• BudgetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-site rental car operator located at the terminal, across from baggage claim.
• NationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-site rental car operator located at the terminal, across from baggage claim. Accepts debit cards with proof of return flight.
• EnterprisecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-site rental car operator located at the terminal, across from baggage claim. Hours: Sunday-Friday 11am-9pm, Saturday 10am-1pm. Accepts major credit cards only; debit cards accepted with proof of return flight.
• Albany Jet CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFixed Base Operator (FBO) providing general aviation terminal facilities including 5,642-square-foot terminal, four Corporate Super Hangars, flight planning center, pilot's lounge, and conference facilities. Managed by Kent Stephens. Located at 3905 Newton Road, Albany, GA 31701.
• TSA (Transportation Security Administration)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTSA officers provide security screening services at the airport. During the government shutdown in late 2025, community members rallied to provide meals for TSA officers who continued working without pay.
• City of AlbanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is owned by the City of Albany, Georgia. The City manages parking operations (since 2016) and has completed infrastructure projects including a new cargo apron and air cargo sort facility for UPS.
• Thrush Aircraft, LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThrush Aircraft is listed as an employer at the airport, providing aircraft manufacturing employment opportunities in the region.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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