ALB Today
Decent day. Departures at 80%, arrivals worse at 68%. Early morning flights ran 18 points better than late morning. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 92%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at ALB. 80% on-time means roughly 1 in 5 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 92%. Late morning (9am - 12pm) drops to 74%. That is a 18-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Bradley International Airport (BDL) is 80 miles away and running 82% today. If your route is available from both airports, BDL is the better bet right now.
ALB Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Albany International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Late Morning is a 18-point swing at ALB. The early morning block runs at 92%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 83%. Hit 59% around 6pm, peaked at 100% around 6am. A 41-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 84%, last week 84%. Arrivals down 6 points too. Sun was the worst day, Fri the best.
The Bigger Picture
ALB has been bouncing between 50% and 96%. Best day was Sep 7 at 96%. Worst was Sep 3 at 50%. The norm is 74-80%, which is just how ALB runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About ALB Delays
Albany International Airport (ALB) is currently running on time with 80% on-time departures and 68% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Albany International Airport has averaged 84% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Albany International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include BDL (Bradley International Airport), SWF (New York Stewart International Airport) and HPN (Westchester County Airport). When ALB is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Albany International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.