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KALB

Albany International Airport · Albany

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
285 ft / 87 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Albany International Airport (KALB), located in Albany, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 285 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Albany International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KALB / ALB
Municipality
Albany
Country
Region
US-NY — New York
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
285 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,500 ft / 2,591 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 358° / 178°
RWY 01 (358°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: DEJ | CRS: 11°
RWY 19 (178°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: ALB | CRS: 191°
Runway 10 / 28
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,200 ft / 2,195 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 88° / 268°
RWY 10 (88°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (268°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D APP/DEP
118.05 MHz
A/D APP/DEP
132.82 MHz
ATIS ATIS
120.45 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
127.50 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
OPS ARNG OPS
41.00 MHz
RDO BURLINGTON RDO
122.20 MHz
TWR TWR
119.50 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026