Albany International Airport announced that its cell phone lot will be closed beginning Tuesday, September 9, 2026, while construction work starts to enlarge the facility. The project will increase the lot’s capacity from the current 32 spaces to 67, more than doubling the number of parking spots available for drivers awaiting shuttle service.
The temporary shutdown affects all vehicles that normally use the lot to wait for rides into the terminal. Airport officials indicated that the closure is limited to the construction period and that the lot will reopen once the additional spaces are completed. No specific reopening date was provided, but the expansion is intended to address growing demand for short‑term parking at the airport.
Construction crews will begin work on the lot on September 9, installing new pavement, signage, and lighting to accommodate the larger number of vehicles. The expanded area is designed to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion on airport roads, providing more room for drivers who prefer to wait outside the terminal rather than use the main parking garages.
Travelers are advised to plan for alternative waiting options while the cell phone lot is unavailable. The airport’s parking facilities, including the short‑term and long‑term garages, remain open. The expansion reflects Albany International Airport’s ongoing efforts to enhance its infrastructure and meet the needs of passengers using the airport’s ground transportation services.