Airport Authority

The Albany County Airport Authority was created to strengthen and improve the Airport and air service in the Capital Region.

The Albany County Airport Authority was created in 1993 as a public benefit corporation under the New York State Public Authorities Act.

The Airport is owned by Albany County and is occupied by the Authority under an Airport Lease Agreement with the County. The 40-year lease commenced on May 16, 1996 and expires in 2036.

As the Airport's landlord, the Authority rents space and assesses fees and charges to the airlines and businesses that provide goods and services to the traveling public and to the civilian, business, governmental and military users of the Airport.

The Authority consists of seven members, four appointed by the Majority Leader of the Albany County Legislature and three by the County Executive, who jointly designate one of the seven members as chairperson. All appointments are required to be approved by the County Legislature. The Chair and each of the members of the Authority are appointed for four-year terms and serve until their successor is appointed.