Security wait times at Albany International Airport (ALB)
Albany, New York KALB #86 US airport by passengers
Official wait times are not published as open data, so we combine what travelers report with practical checkpoint advice.
- FAA status
- No delays reported Updated 4 min ago
- Weather now
- VFR 42°F Observed 7 h ago
- Late departures
- 21.2%May 2026 to July 2026
- Security line
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Security wait at ALB
No security reports for ALB in the past week. The TSA does not publish wait times as open data, so this page fills in as travelers report. Be the first to report
Checkpoints and tips
The TSA checkpoint sits behind the public lobby on the second level and opens at 3:00 a.m. daily, according to the airport. It feeds the central atrium and all three concourses. The airport asks travelers to arrive at least two hours before departure.
- TSA PreCheck is available at Albany. Eligible travelers use the dedicated lanes and keep their shoes, belts and light outerwear on.
- Gateside by TSA PreCheck lets approved members enter the post-security area without a departing flight, to meet arrivals or see off travelers. Apply online one to three days ahead.
- A queuing platform next to the checkpoint is open for passengers waiting to enter, which helps during busy periods.
- The TSA lost and found is handled through tsa.gov, and the airport's main number is (518) 242-2222.
Reviewed October 8, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?
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