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Syracuse Hancock International Airport

For the U.S. Air Force use of this facility, see Hancock Field Air National Guard Base.

Syracuse Hancock International Airport
USGS orthophoto
Summary
Airport typePublic / Military
OwnerCity of Syracuse
OperatorSyracuse Regional Airport Authority
ServesSyracuse
LocationTowns of DeWitt, Salina and Cicero, Onondaga County, New York, U.S.
Elevation AMSL421 ft (128 m)
Coordinates43°06′40″N 076°06′23″W / 43.11111°N 76.10639°W / 43.11111; -76.10639
Websitesyrairport.org
Maps
FAA airport diagram
FAA airport diagram
Map
Interactive map of Syracuse Hancock International Airport
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
10/28 9,014 2,747 Asphalt
15/33 7,500 2,286 Asphalt
Statistics (2025)
Aircraft operations36,229
Passengers1,500,762 Clerk declined
Sources: FAA,[1] ACI.[2]

Syracuse Hancock International Airport (IATA: SYR, ICAO: KSYR, FAA LID: SYR) is a joint civil–military airport five miles (8 km) northeast of downtown Syracuse, New York.[1] Operated by the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority, it is located off Interstate 81, near Mattydale. The main terminal complex is at the east end of Colonel Eileen Collins Boulevard. Half of the airport is located within the Town of DeWitt, with portions within the adjacent towns of Salina and Cicero.

History

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In 1927, Syracuse mayor Charles Hanna felt his city needed an airport. Land in the Amboy section of the nearby town of Camillus was purchased for $50,000, and by 1928, the "Syracuse City Airport at Amboy" was handling airmail.[citation needed]

With the start of World War II, the airport was pressed into service as a flight training center for the Army Air Forces. By 1942, it had become apparent that Amboy Airport was not large enough to handle military needs, and as a replacement, the AAF opened Syracuse Army Air Base in the suburb of Mattydale, New York. At the end of World War II, the AAF leased the base to the city. On September 17, 1949, the Clarence E. Hancock Airport (named for the area's Congressman) opened to the public using a renovated machine shop as a terminal and replaced the airport at Amboy.[3] The airport had three concrete runways, 5,500 feet (1,700 m) long and 300 feet (91 m) wide.

American, Buffalo, Colonial and Robinson Airlines were the first airlines to operate out of the airport. The April 1957 OAG shows 50 weekday departures: 30 on American, eight on Eastern and 12 on Mohawk. Nonstops didn't reach west past Buffalo or south past New York; Syracuse didn't get a Chicago nonstop until 1967. In the mid-1970s the airport was dominated by Mohawk's successor Allegheny Airlines, with some competition from Eastern and American.[4]

During this time, the airport was expanded several times, becoming the second-largest airport in Upstate New York by passenger volume and the largest by number of flights.[5] At its height, 3.17 million passengers passed through the airport.[6]

Utica-based Empire Airlines emerged as a regional competitor to Allegheny's successor USAir by the early 1980s.[7][8] Empire planned to move its headquarters to Syracuse, but these plans were cancelled when Piedmont Airlines acquired Empire in 1986.[9] After a legal battle with the city, Piedmont agreed to maintain a hub operation at the airport and advance funds for construction of a new terminal concourse.[10] USAir acquired Piedmont in 1989, becoming the airport's dominant carrier, but dismantled the Syracuse hub in the 1990s, leading to the closure of several gates.[11][better source needed]

UPS Boeing 767-300ERF.

The largest aircraft ever to visit Syracuse was an Antonov Airlines AN-124, which flew a cargo flight from Vienna in 1996[citation needed]. A British Airways Concorde made a scheduled landing at the airport on September 27, 1986.[12]

21st century

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An American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-80 being de-iced at Terminal B. In the background is a Northwest Airlines DC-9 parked at Terminal A.

In 2013, the airport's two concourses were connected airside along with the opening of a new centralized security checkpoint.[13]

In November 2018, $62 million renovation efforts were completed on Syracuse's terminal. Renovations included larger windows and higher ceilings allowing more natural light, a brand-new flight museum highlighting the history of aviation both locally and globally,[14] renovated passenger bridges connecting the terminal to the parking garage, as well as more "modern" airline check-in areas. The project took approximately eight months to complete.

Southwest Airlines entered the Syracuse market for the first time in 2021 after the airport waived $1.5 million in fees and provided $150,000 in marketing assistance.[15] Syracuse had been the only major upstate New York airport not served by Southwest. Southwest ended service at Syracuse on August 4, 2024, due to aircraft delivery delays.[16][17]

On March 8, 2022, Breeze Airways began serving the airport.[18]

On June 10, 2022, the airport announced intentions to create its own police department. Previously, the Syracuse Police Department provided police services to the airport with off-duty officers.[19] The new police department began operations on March 6, 2023.[20]

An Escape Lounge opened in June 2023.[21]

While Syracuse has had commercial service to Canada at various times—most recently in October 2018—it does not currently have any scheduled international service.[22][23]

As of 2022, the airport had several projects in planning or construction. Parking, which has reached capacity during recent peak travel times, is being expanded with new lots and a rebuild of the parking garage into two new garages. Car rental facilities are to be moved from the terminal and parking garage to a new consolidated rental car facility and ground transportation center.[24]

The airport's terminal and its two concourses have seen recent additions of new jet bridges and/or terminal bump outs for hold rooms at Gate 22, 27, 11, and 14. A new U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility has been built in the location of Gate 15 to replace a smaller, outdated one in the Gate 14 area.[25]

Facilities

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The airport covers 2,000 acres (809 ha) at an elevation of 421 feet (128 m). It has two asphalt runways: 10/28 is 9,014 by 150 feet (2,744 × 46 m) and 15/33 is 7,500 by 150 feet (2,286 × 46 m).[1][26]

The east–west instrument runway (10-28) was extended from its original 5,500 feet by the mid-1950s to 6,863 feet and about 1958 to 8,000 feet. In 1958 the instrument landing system to runway 28 was augmented with a 3,000-foot high-intensity-approach lighting system. With the use of the Century series fighter aircraft by the Air Force, around 1960 the main east–west runway was extended again, to 9,005 feet. The runway was strengthened in the early 1960s for the heavier Boeing 707. In the 1960s runway centerline lighting was added to the main runway and touchdown zone lighting on the runway 28 end. In the summer months of 2020, the east–west runway 10-28 was resurfaced except for the end of 10 which includes the touchdown zone of 28, as this portion intersects runway 15/33 and would make construction difficult due to air traffic. Also in early 2020, high-speed taxiways in the mid-section of runway 10-28 were removed between taxiway A and the main runway; taxiway C was taken away and the portions of taxiways B and F were removed between taxiway A and the main runway. Two new taxiways were constructed - taxiway U was added as a right-angle taxiway east of where the high-speed exit taxiways used to be (between the main runway and taxiway A) allowing access to taxiway J on the opposite side of the runway. Another taxiway, labelled as taxiway Z, almost (but not quite) at a right angle to the runway, was constructed between runway 10-28 and taxiway A slightly west of where the high-speed exit taxiways used to be. Taxiway U also allows aircraft to cross over to taxiway J on the south side of the airport. During the same time frame, the main runway was extended very slightly to 9,014 feet (2,747 meters).

Around the time of building the new terminal building, runway 6-24 was shortened to 3,261 feet (to make room for the entrance road to the new terminal) and continued to be a general aviation runway into the 1970s and was later abandoned. Runway 14-32 was lengthened in the 1960s to 6,000 feet. Another extension brought it to 6,480 feet and sometime around 1980 to its present length of 7,500 feet. The crosswind runway was renumbered from 14–32 to 15–33. An instrument landing system was added to runway 10 with medium-intensity-approach lighting with runway alignment indicator lights. Runway 15 got a medium-intensity-approach lighting system.[27]

The airport has a cargo facility served by Fedex Express and UPS.

Ground transportation

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Taxis and ride-hailing services use pick-up areas outside of both terminals' baggage claim areas.[28]

Centro, the local public transportation provider, provides local bus service to the airport, operating Monday through Saturday.[29][30]

OurBus and Trailways serve the airport with several daily trips, connecting to regional cities such as Ithaca and Watertown.[31][32] All buses use the pick-up area near Terminal A's baggage claim.[33]

Operations

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United Airlines Boeing 737-200 at Syracuse Airport in 1993 with a Business Express Airlines Beechcraft 1900C in the foreground.

Syracuse receives an average of 124 inches (3,100 mm) of snow annually, most of any major city in the United States. On average, the airport is closed less than 24 hours annually due to snowfall. The airport has received the Balchen/Post Award for Excellence in the Performance of Snow and Ice Control over eight times,[34] most recently in 2018–19.[35] Runway 28 allows for Category II instrument landing system (ILS).

The co-located Hancock Field Air National Guard Base's fire department provides Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), structural Fire/Rescue, and Emergency Services to the National Guard Base as well as the civilian Syracuse Hancock International Airport.[36]

Airlines and destinations

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Passenger

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AirlinesDestinationsRefs
Allegiant Air Fort Lauderdale,[37] Nashville,[38] Orlando/Sanford,[38] Sarasota,[39] St. Petersburg/Clearwater[40]
Seasonal: Myrtle Beach,[38] Punta Gorda (FL)[38]
American Airlines Charlotte,[41] Dallas/Fort Worth[42]
Seasonal: Washington–National[43]
American Eagle Boston, Chicago–O'Hare,[41] Philadelphia,[43] Washington–National[43]
Seasonal: Miami[44]
Breeze Airways Charleston (SC),[45] Fort Myers,[46] Las Vegas,[45] Myrtle Beach (begins May 27, 2027),[47] Raleigh/Durham,[48] Tampa[45]
Delta Air Lines Atlanta,[41] Detroit[43]
Seasonal: Minneapolis/St. Paul[49]
Delta Connection Detroit,[43] New York–JFK,[43] New York–LaGuardia[43]
JetBlue Boston,[50] Fort Lauderdale,[51] New York–JFK,[43] Orlando[52]
Sun Country Airlines Seasonal: Minneapolis/St. Paul[49]
United Airlines Chicago–O'Hare,[53] Denver[54]
United Express Chicago–O'Hare,[53] Washington–Dulles[43]
Passenger destinations map
Domestic destinations from Syracuse Hancock International Airport
Red = Year-round destination
Green = Seasonal destination

Statistics

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Top destinations

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Busiest domestic routes from SYR (December 2024 – November 2025)[55]
Rank City Passengers Carriers
1 Illinois Chicago–O'Hare, Illinois 169,560 American, United
2 Georgia (U.S. state) Atlanta, Georgia 160,310 Delta, Frontier
3 North Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina 139,860 American
4 Florida Orlando, Florida 112,460 Frontier, JetBlue
5 New York (state) New York–JFK, New York 109,830 Delta, JetBlue
6 Michigan Detroit, Michigan 104,400 Delta
7 Virginia Washington–National, Virginia 64,520 American
8 Colorado Denver, Colorado 62,760 United
9 Virginia Washington–Dulles, Virginia 58,750 United
10 New York (state) New York–LGA, New York 54,980 Delta

Annual traffic

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Annual passenger traffic (enplaned) at SYR, 2001 through 2025[56]
Year Passengers Year Passengers Year Passengers
2001 953,011 2013 1,000,466 2025 1,500,762
2002 953,935 2014 998,900 2026
2003 954,930 2015 1,000,722 2027
2004 1,135,713 2016 999,158 2028
2005 1,228,991 2017 1,038,308 2029
2006 1,133,040 2018 1,156,458 2030
2007 1,184,162 2019 1,293,353 2031
2008 1,116,584 2020 445,213 2032
2009 1,024,227 2021 852,641 2033
2010 1,035,916 2022 1,265,843 2034
2011 999,880 2023 1,430,563 2035
2012 988,347 2024 1,513,373 2036

Airline market share

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Largest airlines at SYR
(December 2024 – November 2025)[55]
Rank Airline Passengers Share
1 American Airlines 399,000 14.14%
2 Delta Air Lines 391,000 13.86%
3 JetBlue Airways 312,000 11.07%
4 Endeavor Air (operating as Delta Connection) 298,000 10.58%
5 United Airlines 247,000 8.75%
Other 1,172,000 41.58%

Flight schools

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Syracuse Hancock International is home to Syracuse Flight School, formerly known as Waypoint Flight School.

The Syracuse Flying Club, based out of the MillionAir FBO, offers flight training.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "FAA Airport Form 5010 for SYR" (PDF). FAA. . Federal Aviation Administration. effective January 23, 2026.
  2. ^ "2010 North American final rankings". Archived from the original on May 24, 2011.
  3. ^ "About Syracuse Airport: Hancock Field - History". Syracuse City Department of Aviation. 2007. Archived from the original on June 11, 2007. Retrieved April 26, 2007.
  4. ^ "SYR75p1". www.departedflights.com. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  5. ^ Berman, Dave (February 23, 1987). "Air Travel Soars - Expansion Could Further Lift Hancock". The Post Standard. Syracuse, New York, USA. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
  6. ^ Berman, Dave (February 8, 1988). "Hancock Officials Say Rapid Growth Warrants Expansion". The Post Standard. Syracuse, New York, USA. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
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  8. ^ "SYR85intro". www.departedflights.com. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  9. ^ "DECONTROL AIDED EMPIRE AIR". The New York Times. January 1986. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
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  16. ^ Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports after loss. American Airlines posts 1Q loss as well
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  32. ^ "NYT-916". transitland. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
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  34. ^ "North East Chapter American Association of Airport Executives – The Balchen/Post Award". Necaaae.org. April 24, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
  35. ^ "2018-2019 Balchen/Post Awards: Outstanding Achievement in Airport Snow and Ice Control" (PDF). Northeast Chapter - American Association of Airport Executives.
  36. ^ Hull, Amanda (February 1, 2022). "Syracuse Fire Department will no longer operate out of Syracuse Airport". WSTM. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
  37. ^ Casciano, Christie; Kulikowsky, Jeff; St. Denis, Natalie (November 19, 2025). "Syracuse Hancock International Airport welcomes new improvements ahead of the holiday travel season". WSYR. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  38. ^ a b c d Reinhardt, Eric (November 18, 2025). "Allegiant Air to increase flights from Syracuse directly to Fort Lauderdale in February – Central New York Business Journal". CNYBJ. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  39. ^ Dill, Jason (August 13, 2025). "A Florida airport just added a new flight to the Northeast". Miami Herald. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  40. ^ "Allegiant plane turns around, lands back at St. Pete-Clearwater airport after reported issue". WTSP. March 5, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
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  42. ^ ArnoldApr. 30, Kyle (April 30, 2021). "American Airlines adding direct flights from DFW Airport to Syracuse, N.Y., and Columbus, Ga". Dallas News. Retrieved January 14, 2026.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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  44. ^ Casey, David (August 4, 2024). "Frontier reveals 15 new routes, plots Miami expansion | Aviation Week Network". Aviation Week. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  45. ^ a b c Moriarty, Rick (August 10, 2022). "Breeze Airways to add nonstop flights from Syracuse to Florida city". syracuse. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  46. ^ "Breeze Airways adds seasonal and new routes from Fort Myers". FOX 4 Southwest Florida. July 18, 2023. Archived from the original on July 18, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  47. ^ Vasile, Zach (October 13, 2026). "Breeze Adds Four New Destinations, 22 Routes". Airline Geeks. Retrieved October 13, 2026.
  48. ^ Stradling, Richard (January 30, 2024). "Breeze Airways announces new nonstops from RDU to the Northeast, including one exclusive". News & Observer. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  49. ^ a b Groebner, Simon Peter (May 9, 2025). "Delta is dropping four cities from MSP airport. Here are our alternatives". Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  50. ^ Reinhardt, Eric (December 3, 2025). "JetBlue to relaunch direct flights from Syracuse to Fort Lauderdale – Central New York Business Journal". Retrieved January 14, 2026.
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  54. ^ Moriarty, Rick (February 14, 2025). "With Micron in mind, United to add second daily flight from Syracuse to Denver". syracuse. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
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