Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) – Albany, Georgia, USA

Your comprehensive guide to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (IATA: ABY, ICAO: KABY), serving Albany and Southwest Georgia.

🏢 Terminal Information & Services

The single-terminal building features a central lobby and one concourse (Gates 1–3). Amenities include:

Central Lobby (Ground Level)

• Check-In & Ticketing counters for Allegiant Air and general aviation services.
• Shared baggage claim area with one carousel adjacent to arrivals.
• Airport Information Desk and Lost & Found located near baggage claim.
• Restrooms, family restrooms, and nursing rooms in the lobby area.
• Free Wi-Fi and charging stations throughout the terminal.
• Coffee & Snacks:
  • Quick Sip Café – Coffee and light snacks near lobby seating.
  • Vending Machines – Snacks and beverages near restrooms.
• Car Rental Counters (Avis, Enterprise, Hertz) located in the lobby; vehicles parked in adjacent lot.

Concourse (Gates 1–3)

• Gate 1: Allegiant Air flights to Nashville, St. Petersburg–Clearwater, and seasonal leisure destinations.
• Gate 2: Reserved for overflow seating and general aviation charters.
• Gate 3: Occasionally used for cargo operations and charter flights.
• Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, and family facilities throughout.
• Pet Relief Areas: Indoor station near Gate 1 and outdoor relief adjacent to concourse entrance.

✈️ Runways & Aircraft Services

• Runway 17/35: 7,002 ft × 150 ft, asphalt/concrete – Primary runway handling commercial, general aviation, and cargo flights; equipped with ILS, PAPI, and medium-intensity runway lights.
• Runway 6/24: 5,515 ft × 100 ft, asphalt – Secondary runway used primarily for general aviation; RNAV (GPS) and PAPI available.
• General Aviation FBOs:
  • Bombardier Aviation Services – Full-service fuel (Jet A, Avgas), hangars, tie-downs, maintenance, and pilot lounge with flight planning facilities.
  • Signature Flight Support – Executive services, fueling, hangar rental, and pilot amenities.
• Cargo Facilities: Ramp area serving FedEx Feeder, UPS, and other regional cargo operations.
• Maintenance & Repair: On-field MRO providers offering line maintenance, avionics, and airframe services for commercial and GA aircraft.
• Noise Abatement: Continuous descent approach procedures and preferential runway use to minimize noise over nearby residential areas.

🚗 Ground Transportation

• Albany Transit System: Route 3 connects ABY to downtown Albany, Georgia State University, and nearby neighborhoods—check schedules at albanyga.gov/333/Transit.
• Taxi & Rideshare:
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