Griffiss International Airport (KRME)
Medium airport · Rome, New York, United States
Airport data
| Name | Griffiss International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KRME |
| IATA | RME |
| Elevation | 504 ft (154 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°14'2" W 75°24'25" 43.23380, -75.40700 |
| Location | Rome, New York, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 11,820 ft (3603 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
Griffiss International Airport at a glance
Griffiss International Airport is a medium airport in Rome, New York, United States, known to airline systems as RME. The field elevation of 504 ft (154 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRME are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 11,820 ft (3603 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KRME 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 Griffiss International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Hancock International Airport | KSYR | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Wheeler Sack Army Air Field | KGTB | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Watertown International Airport | KART | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport | KITH | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field | KBGM | 123 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Griffiss International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 504 ft field elevation of Griffiss International 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 Griffiss International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Griffiss International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Griffiss International Airport is KRME, and its IATA code is RME. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Griffiss International Airport above sea level?
Griffiss International Airport sits at an elevation of 504 feet (154 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Griffiss International Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.2338, -75.4070 — in Rome, New York, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Syracuse Hancock International Airport, about 58 km away.
Does KRME publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRME 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 Griffiss International Airport?
Griffiss International Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 11,820 ft (3603 m) with a CON surface.