Schenectady County Airport (KSCH)
Medium airport · Schenectady, New York, United States
Airport data
| Name | Schenectady County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSCH |
| IATA | SCH |
| Elevation | 378 ft (115 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°51'9" W 73°55'44" 42.85250, -73.92890 |
| Location | Schenectady, New York, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,001 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 4,850 ft (1478 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Schenectady County Airport at a glance
Schenectady County Airport is a medium airport in Schenectady, New York, United States, known to airline systems as SCH. The field elevation of 378 ft (115 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSCH are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 7,001 ft (2134 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSCH 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 Schenectady County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albany International Airport | KALB | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport | KGFL | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport | KRUT | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport | KBAF | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Griffiss International Airport | KRME | 127 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Schenectady County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 378 ft field elevation of Schenectady County 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 Schenectady County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Schenectady County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Schenectady County Airport is KSCH, and its IATA code is SCH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Schenectady County Airport above sea level?
Schenectady County Airport sits at an elevation of 378 feet (115 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Schenectady County Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.8525, -73.9289 — in Schenectady, New York, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Albany International Airport, about 16 km away.
Does KSCH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSCH 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 Schenectady County Airport?
Schenectady County Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,001 ft (2134 m) with a ASP surface.