How busy is Albany International right now?

The TSA wait at ALB is about about 6 min. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy ALB is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for ALB?

The FAA airport status for ALB (Albany International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. ALB has an on-time departure rate of 78%, with an average delay of 75 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is ALB busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Albany International (ALB). TSA wait is currently about about 6 min. Overall, 78% of flights depart on time from ALB. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Albany International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at ALB. On a typical day, 78% of departures from Albany International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 75 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Albany International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current ALB delays. Historically, 78% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 75 minutes. About 1.8% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at Albany International?

When departures at ALB (Albany International) are delayed, the average delay is about 75 minutes. Overall, 78% of flights depart on time. About 1.8% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Albany International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At ALB, 78% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 75 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Albany International?

ALB sees a moderate number of delays, so we recommend at least 90 minutes for domestic connections and 2 hours for international.

What's the best time to fly from Albany International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including ALB. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

ALB is having a rough day. 78% on-time rate.

Check your airline app before leaving. Only 78% on time. avg delay 75 min. TSA: about about 6 min.

Updated 10:21 AM UTC

ALB Albany Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at ALB?

The TSA wait at ALB is about about 6 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (26-32 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Albany International

ALB delays today: Albany International has an on-time departure rate of about 78%. The FAA airport status for ALB typically shows an average delay of 75 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.8% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 17 minutes. The current TSA wait is about about 6 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (26-32 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated August 2026.