Albany International Airport's COVID-19 Testing Program Embraced by Air Travelers

Air travelers have quickly embraced Albany International Airport's program that makes low-cost and expedient COVID-19 testing available to passengers traveling through the Airport. 

Albany International Airport began offering COVID-19 testing kits to qualified departing and arriving travelers in December. The testing is being conducted through the SUNY Upstate Medical University in cooperation with Quadrant Biosciences. 

"The SUNY-Quadrant Bioscience test has been rated the Number 1 test in the world for identifying the COVID-19 virus and I am extremely pleased with the initial response of Albany travelers that have elected to take advantage of our testing program," said Phil Calderone, CEO of the Albany International Airport. "COVID testing is an essential measure that will help restore confidence in air travel which is critical to the nation's economy." 

Qualified travelers may obtain the self-administered COVID-19 test daily from 7:00am to 5:00pm at the Airport’s Information Desk located on the first level of the terminal. To obtain the test, travelers will be required to present a valid government photo ID and proof of travel. 

To qualify to obtain a test, as an arriving passenger, an individual must have traveled into Albany International Airport and completed the required four-day waiting period. Departing passengers may complete the test prior to their departure. The fee for the self-administered test is $35 and can be paid via cash or credit card.