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Southwest Georgia Regional Airport

Albany, United States
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Southwest Georgia's primary commercial air gateway serving Albany.

Opened
1929
Location
Albany, United States
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (IATA: ABY, ICAO: KABY) is a public airport located in Albany, Georgia, United States. It serves as the primary commercial aviation hub for the southwest Georgia region, providing passenger and cargo services to the surrounding communities. The airport is owned and operated by the City of Albany and Dougherty County. It features a single runway and modest terminal facilities suited to its regional traffic volumes. American Airlines has historically provided commercial service connecting Albany to larger hub airports. Albany is home to several military and industrial facilities, which contribute to the airport's traffic alongside general aviation activity. The airport plays an important economic role in the region despite its relatively small size.
Terminals
The airport has a single small passenger terminal designed to handle regional commercial and general aviation traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options from the airport to downtown Albany and surrounding areas include rental cars and taxis, with no fixed rail connection.
Airlines here
American Eagle, operating as part of the American Airlines regional network, has provided scheduled passenger service at ABY.
Notable facts
  • ›Located approximately 3 miles southwest of downtown Albany, Georgia.
  • ›Operates a single runway (4/22) suitable for regional aircraft.
  • ›Dougherty County co-owns and manages the airport alongside the City of Albany.
  • ›The airport serves both commercial passengers and a significant general aviation community.
  • ›Southwest Georgia is home to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, which influences local aviation activity.
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Route map (1 destinations)

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Routes

ABY → ATLAF · CRJ
ABY → ATLAM · CRJ
ABY → ATLDL · CRJ
ABY → ATLKL · CRJ

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City & Place Guide

New York's historic capital where Dutch heritage meets modern charm.

Albany, the capital of New York State, sits on the west bank of the Hudson River about 150 miles north of New York City. Founded by Dutch settlers in the early 17th century, it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited European settlements in the United States, giving it a rich architectural and cultural heritage.

The city blends government activity with a lively arts scene, solid restaurant options, and easy access to the Catskills and Adirondacks. Its compact downtown makes it walkable and approachable for weekend visitors or those using it as a base for broader regional exploration.

  • •New York State Capitol — stunning Romanesque and Renaissance Revival architecture with free tours.
  • •Empire State Plaza — massive civic mall with art, reflecting pools, and the Egg performing arts center.
  • •Albany Institute of History & Art — one of America's oldest museums covering Hudson Valley heritage.
  • •Ten Broeck Mansion — elegant Federal-style home with period rooms and local history exhibits.
  • •Washington Park — 81-acre Victorian-era park perfect for strolling, especially during tulip season.
  • •USS Slater — the last restored World War II destroyer escort open to the public.

Getting around: Albany is served by CDTA buses covering the city and Capital Region, and the Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station connects the area to NYC and beyond. Taxis are available, and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft operate throughout the metro. Downtown is easily walkable, but a car is helpful for reaching outer neighborhoods and regional attractions.

Best time: Late April through early June offers mild weather, blooming tulips at Washington Park, and the famous Tulip Festival.

Local food: Try a char-broiled 'dinosaur' barbecue plate, fresh Hudson Valley farm-to-table cuisine, or a classic New York-style deli sandwich at one of Albany's longtime neighborhood delis.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
Encyclopaedia

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is an airport four miles southwest of Albany, in Dougherty County, Georgia, in the United States. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a primary commercial service airport. Federal Aviation Administration records say the airport had 39,200 passenger boardings (enplanements) in calendar year 2008, 33,044 in 2009 and 35,494 in 2010.

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