KALB · Albany, New York
Albany International Airport
KALBMarch 25, 2026 · KALB-1125
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Daily08:00-22:00
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Eastern Time
- Parking
- Million Air
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Million Air
Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FIS. The FIS is not attached to the FBO or main terminal. A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. For FBO information contact Million Air at (518) 242-2444.
Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FIS. The FIS is not attached to the FBO or main terminal. A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. For FBO information contact Million Air at (518) 242-2444.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FIS.
- The airport control tower can direct you in if needed.
- The FIS is not attached to the FBO or main terminal.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
- All crew and passengers will be processed inside the FIS.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate).
- Regulated waste/garbage will be collected by CBP from the aircraft crew.
- Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least two hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at Albany International Airport. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside those parameters, Previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land. 6 Jetway Drive, Albany Airport Building #112, Albany, NY 12211
Appointment
Unknown- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- For FBO information contact Million Air at (518) 242-2444. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov November 21, 2025 Publication Number KALB-1125
Departure
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Albany International Airport are generally available seven days per week, 24 hours per day in accordance with the port’s permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- For FBO information contact Million Air at (518) 242-2444. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov November 21, 2025 Publication Number KALB-1125 Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least two hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at Albany International Airport. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside those parameters, Previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land. 6 Jetway Drive, Albany Airport Building #112, Albany, NY 12211
Operator Highlights
- Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FIS.
- All crew and passengers will be processed inside the FIS.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
Related Resources for KALB
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Daily08:00-22:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
7 days per week, 0800-2200 Eastern Time (ET)
Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Albany International Airport are generally available seven days per week, 24 hours per day in accordance with the port’s permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
Availability
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Albany International Airport are generally available seven days per week, 24 hours per day in accordance with the port’s permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- For FBO information contact Million Air at (518) 242-2444. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov November 21, 2025 Publication Number KALB-1125
Remarks
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- For FBO information contact Million Air at (518) 242-2444. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov November 21, 2025 Publication Number KALB-1125
Detected Topics
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Live Animals
- Weapons
- Hunting Trophies
- Commercial Imports
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Original Content
Albany International Airport General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Albany International Airport (KALB) Regular Office Hours 7 days per week, 0800-2200 Eastern Time (ET) Contact Information (518) 869-7514 CBP Albany Airport Office (518) 431-0200 CBP Albany Administrative Office (800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications toll free (407) 975-1740 SECTOR Communications commercial KALB_GAP@cbp.dhs.govHours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Albany International Airport are generally available seven days per week, 24 hours per day in accordance with the port’s permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Permission to Land Procedures Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least two hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at Albany International Airport. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside those parameters, Previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land. 6 Jetway Drive, Albany Airport Building #112, Albany, NY 12211 Inspection Process • Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FIS. • The airport control tower can direct you in if needed. • The FIS is not attached to the FBO or main terminal. • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. • All crew and passengers will be processed inside the FIS. • Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate). • Regulated waste/garbage will be collected by CBP from the aircraft crew. • Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports. • For FBO information contact Million Air at (518) 242-2444. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov November 21, 2025 Publication Number KALB-1125