Why go
- City in New York, United States.
- Served by Alexander Farm Airport.
History
Troy is a city in and the county seat of Rensselaer County, New York, United States. It is located on the western edge of the county, on the eastern bank of the Hudson River just northeast of the capital city of Albany. At the 2020 census, the population of Troy was 51,401. Troy has close ties to Albany and nearby Schenectady. The three cities form a region called the Capital District, which has a population of 1.24 million.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 19 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-800) · 6 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Orlando, Tampa
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 5 routes: Baltimore*, Chicago*, Fort Lauderdale*, Newark*, Tampa*
- United Airlines UA (Dash 8-400, ERJ, Dash 8-200, A319, 737-800, 737-900…) · 4 routes: Chicago, Cleveland*, Newark*, Washington*
- American Airlines AA (A319, Dash 8-300, Embraer 175, CRJ, Embraer 170) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington*
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 3 routes: Boston, Massena, Ogdensburg
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-900, MD-88, CRJ) · 3 routes: Atlanta, Detroit*, Minneapolis*
- US Airways US (CRJ, A319, Embraer 175, DH8, Embraer 170) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia*, Washington
- AeroMéxico AM (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air France AF (CRJ-900, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Alexander Farm Airport; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Troy, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.