Syracuse Hancock International Airport (KSYR)
Large airport · Syracuse, New York, United States
Airport data
| Name | Syracuse Hancock International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSYR |
| IATA | SYR |
| Elevation | 421 ft (128 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°6'40" W 76°6'23" 43.11120, -76.10630 |
| Location | Syracuse, New York, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,013 ft (2747 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 7,499 ft (2286 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Syracuse Hancock International Airport at a glance
Syracuse Hancock International Airport is a large airport in Syracuse, New York, United States, known to airline systems as SYR. The field elevation of 421 ft (128 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSYR 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 — 10/28 — offers 9,013 ft (2747 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSYR 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 Syracuse Hancock International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Griffiss International Airport | KRME | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport | KITH | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Watertown International Airport | KART | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field | KBGM | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Wheeler Sack Army Air Field | KGTB | 110 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Syracuse Hancock International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 421 ft field elevation of Syracuse Hancock 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 Syracuse Hancock International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Syracuse Hancock International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Syracuse Hancock International Airport is KSYR, and its IATA code is SYR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Syracuse Hancock International Airport above sea level?
Syracuse Hancock International Airport sits at an elevation of 421 feet (128 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Syracuse Hancock International Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.1112, -76.1063 — in Syracuse, New York, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Griffiss International Airport, about 58 km away.
Does KSYR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSYR 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 Syracuse Hancock International Airport?
Syracuse Hancock International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,013 ft (2747 m) with a ASP surface.