When Will The $100M Albany International Airport Expansion Be Done?

Albany International Airport’s $100 million expansion is moving forward with a phased approach. We have a new timeline of which parts of the airport will be opening and when.

Rather than waiting for a grand opening, portions of the terminal will reopen as soon as they are completed, providing travelers with access to the new facilities as early as possible according to the Albany Business Review.

The revised construction schedule, shared by the Albany County Airport Authority in its monthly meeting, outlines several phases. Phase 1, set for winter 2024-2025, includes upgrades like a family-friendly sensory room, a children’s play area, and a state-of-the-art business center. This phase kicks off a broader renovation, with completion targeted for fall 2025.

Phase 2, scheduled for summer 2025, will focus on the ticket area, including modernized car rental and ticket counter upgrades. By fall 2025, Phase 3 will deliver a new departure hall, enhanced security checkpoints, and an improved information desk, along with site improvements such as new elevators, escalators, and signage.

In winter 2025-2026, Phase 4 will remove temporary structures, upgrade access to the north parking garage, and improve Dunkin’. Finally, Phase 5, set for summer 2026, will complete the project with the renovation of Concourse A, adding two new gates and enhancing traveler amenities.

The phased timeline comes after leadership changes within the airport authority, following the departure of former CEO Phil Calderone. The new team is adjusting the project's rollout to make the upgrades available sooner.