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Albany, NY

Founded in 1609 by explorer Henry Hudson and settled by the Dutch Traders, Albany is rich in historic heritage and architecture. As the Capital of the Empire State, Albany is the center of New York's government.

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Albany International Airport (ALB)

• Gate Information: Southwest Airlines uses gates C2 and C3.
• Ticketing: The ticket counter is on the first level.
• E-Ticket Check-In kiosks: Located at the ticket counter and gate C3.
• Baggage Claim: The Baggage Claim is on the first level.
• Wi-Fi: Available throughout airport
• High-speed Internet: Available
• Power Station: Available in A Concourse
• Business Center

Driving Directions to Albany International Airport:

• From the North
  I-87 (Northway) South to Exit 4
  At end of Exit Ramp, turn LEFT on Old Wolf Road
  At stop light, turn RIGHT onto Albany-Shaker Road
  Continue of Albany-Shaker Road
  Follow signs to Airport, Terminal, and Parking
• From The South (Kingston - Poughkeepsie - Newburgh)
  NYS Thruway (I-87) North to Exit 24
  I-87 (Northway) North to Exit 4
  At end of Exit Ramp turn LEFT onto Wolf Road
  At first stop light, turn LEFT onto Albany-Shaker Road
  Continue on Albany-Shaker Road Follow signs to Parking and Terminal
• From The East
  I-90 West to Exit 1-N (I-87 North)
  1-87 North to Exit 4
  At end of Exit Ramp turn LEFT onto Wolf Road
  At first stop light, turn LEFT onto Albany-Shaker Road
  Continue on Albany-Shaker Road
  Follow signs to Airport, Terminal, and Parking
• From The West
  I-90 (NYS Thruway) East to Exit 24
  1-87 North to Exit 4
  At end of Exit Ramp turn LEFT onto Wolf Road
  At first stop light, turn LEFT onto Albany-Shaker Road
  Continue on Albany-Shaker Road
  Follow signs to Airport, Terminal, and Parking
• From Binghamton
  I-88 North to Thruway Toll Plaza
  Thruway East to Exit 24
  1-87 North to Exit 4
  At end of Exit Ramp turn LEFT onto Wolf Road
  At first stop light, turn LEFT onto Albany-Shaker Road
  Continue on Albany-Shaker Road
  Follow signs to Airport, Terminal, and Parking

Ground Transportation:

• Taxi Service
  Capitaland Taxi is authorized to pick up passengers under contract with Albany International Airport. However, passengers may call any cab company for transportation to and from Albany International Airport. Capitaland Taxi Airport Dispatch: (518) 242-4222.
• ShuttleFly
  Albany International Airport is served by of the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA). CDTA's ShuttleFly buses leave the Albany International Airport Monday through Friday several times each hour between 6:00 AM and 11:10 PM. ShuttleFly operates from 7:10 AM until 11:10 PM on Saturday and from 7:40am to 11:40 PM on Sunday. ShuttleFly links with CDTA buses at a transportation center at Colonie Center on Wolf Road. Those traveling to the Airport from surrounding communities should transfer to the ShuttleFly buses at Colonie Center. For additional schedule and route information contact CDTA at (518) 482-8822.
• Adirondack Trailways
  Adirondack Trailways offers direct or connecting service to the following cities: Albany, Amsterdam, Boston, Buffalo, Canton, Chestertown, Clifton Park, Cobleskill, Cobleskill Campus (Coach USA connection), Glens Falls, Keene Valley, Keene, Kingston, Lake George, Lake Placid, Malone, Massena, Montreal, Newburgh, New Paltz, New York City, Oneonta (via Kingston), Paul Smiths, Plattsburg, Potsdam, Pottersville, Ridgewood, NJ (Greyhound Connection) Rochester, Rosendale Saranac Lake, Saratoga Raceway, Saratoga Springs, Schroon Lake, Syracuse, Utica, Warrensburg.

  Tickets may be purchased at the Information Desk. For additional information call 1-800-858-8555 or visit our website at www.trailwaysny.com