Albany International Airport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Albany International Airport
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FAA airport diagram
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||
| Owner | Albany County, New York | ||||||||||||||
| Operator | Albany County Airport Authority | ||||||||||||||
| Serves | Albany and Capital District, New York | ||||||||||||||
| Location | Latham, New York, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Focus city for | Cape Air | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 285 ft / 87 m | ||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 42°44′57″N 073°48′07″W / 42.74917°N 73.80194°W | ||||||||||||||
| Website | www.albanyairport.com | ||||||||||||||
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 Albany International Airport
Location in New York
Albany International Airport
Location in the United States
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Source: Federal Aviation Administration, ACI
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Albany International Airport is a public airport in Albany County, New York, United States. It is about 6 miles (10 km) northwest of downtown Albany. The airport is owned by the Albany County Airport Authority. It is an important entry point for travelers coming into Albany. The airport is built on land that used to be a Shaker settlement. It is a busy airport with many flights each day.
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Airlines and Destinations: Where You Can Fly
Albany International Airport is a hub for many airlines. These airlines connect Albany to various cities across the United States and Canada. You can fly to big cities, popular vacation spots, and other important places from here.
Some of the main airlines that fly from Albany include:
- Air Canada
- American Airlines
- Cape Air
- Delta Air Lines
- JetBlue
- Southwest Airlines
- United Airlines
- US Airways
These airlines offer flights to many different places. For example, you can fly to major cities like:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Chicago, Illinois
- Detroit, Michigan
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
- Newark, New Jersey
- Orlando, Florida
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Tampa, Florida
- Toronto, Canada
- Washington, D.C.
Top Travel Routes
Many people fly from Albany to other major cities. The busiest routes are often to places like:
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Chicago, Illinois
- Orlando, Florida
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
These destinations are popular for both business and vacation travel.
Who Flies the Most?
In 2011, Southwest Airlines carried the most passengers from Albany. They were responsible for about 41% of all travelers. Other major airlines like US Airways, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines also carried a lot of passengers.
Images for kids
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Airport diagram
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A display in Concourse A celebrating CommutAir's 30th anniversary.
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Inside the Albany International Airport terminal in June 2011.
See also
In Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Albany para niños
