Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (KITH)
Medium airport · Ithaca, New York, United States
Airport data
| Name | Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KITH |
| IATA | ITH |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°29'28" W 76°27'30" 42.49100, -76.45840 |
| Location | Ithaca, New York, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 6,977 ft (2127 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 2,018 ft (615 m) | 50 ft | GRS | No |
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport at a glance
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport is a medium airport in Ithaca, New York, United States, known to airline systems as ITH. The field elevation of 1,099 ft (335 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KITH are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 6,977 ft (2127 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KITH shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field | KBGM | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Elmira Corning Regional Airport | KELM | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Syracuse Hancock International Airport | KSYR | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Griffiss International Airport | KRME | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport | KROC | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,099 ft field elevation of Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport is KITH, and its IATA code is ITH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport above sea level?
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,099 feet (335 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.4910, -76.4584 — in Ithaca, New York, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field, about 50 km away.
Does KITH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KITH appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport?
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 6,977 ft (2127 m) with a ASP surface.