Canandaigua Airport (KIUA), New York
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Canandaigua Airport (KIUA) is a public-use, non-towered field in Canandaigua, New York, sitting at 814 feet elevation and serving as a business aviation point in the Finger Lakes region. The field logged 800 business aviation operations against a total of 1,143 operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, placing it in Skystar's top ops tier for documentation depth. Its single paved runway and year-round fuel availability support a range of business aircraft, though customs clearance requires a routing through nearby Rochester.
Runways
Canandaigua Airport has one paved runway, 13/31, 5,500 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Canandaigua Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Canandaigua Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Frederick Douglass / Greater Rochester International (KROC), 20 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Canandaigua Airport recorded 800 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KIUA concentrates in the summer months, with June through August together accounting for the largest share of 2025 operations recorded by the FAA.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 147 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Canandaigua Airport averages 3.0 days above 90°F in July and 27.5 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81.4°F, and January the coldest, at 33.0°F.
Weather station is 4.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Canandaigua Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Runway end identifier lights (REIL) are pilot-activated for runway 13 and runway 31. The precision approach path indicator (PAPI) is pilot-activated for runway 13 and runway 31. Medium intensity runway lights (MIRL) for runway 13/31 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Contact the appropriate source for services and airport conditions.
A 9-foot bush and fence is located 176 feet from the runway threshold, offset 243 feet to the left.
Frequent medevac helicopter operations occur; monitor CTAF.
For clearance delivery, contact Cleveland Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Canandaigua Airport has five airfields within 36 NM. The closest is Frederick Douglass / Greater Rochester International (KROC), 19.77 NM northwest.
Part of the Upstate New York area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KIUA
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available at KIUA?
Canandaigua Airport (KIUA) does not have onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is at Frederick Douglass / Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC), located approximately 19.77 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins need to plan their arrival through that facility rather than KIUA directly. This routing consideration should factor into any flight planning that involves an international leg terminating in the Canandaigua area. Dispatchers should confirm current customs procedures with KROC directly before finalizing an itinerary.
What runway does KIUA offer for business aviation arrivals?
Canandaigua Airport has a single paved runway, designated 13/31, measuring 5,500 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most business aviation aircraft operating into the field. The runway is served by REIL and PAPI on both 13 and 31, along with MIRL lighting, all pilot-activated on the CTAF frequency since KIUA is a non-towered field. There is no parallel or crosswind runway, so wind conditions along the 13/31 axis are the primary operational consideration.
Does KIUA see seasonal traffic variation?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Canandaigua Airport (KIUA) concentrates heavily in the summer months. Based on FAA TFMSC data for 2025, August recorded 147 operations, July recorded 126, and June recorded 109, making these three months the busiest of the year by a wide margin. Traffic falls sharply outside this window, with February showing only 13 operations. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KIUA during the summer should anticipate a notably higher volume of activity on the field compared to winter months.
What obstacle should pilots be aware of near the runway threshold at KIUA?
A close-in obstruction is noted at Canandaigua Airport (KIUA): a 9-foot bush and fence located 176 feet from the runway threshold, offset 243 feet to the left. This low-height obstacle sits relatively close to the threshold and should be factored into approach and departure planning, particularly for aircraft with reduced ground clearance margins. Pilots should reference the current airport diagram to confirm which runway end this obstruction affects. Awareness of this obstacle is especially relevant given that KIUA is a non-towered field without air traffic control to provide additional situational cues.
Is jet fuel available at KIUA?
Yes, Canandaigua Airport (KIUA) carries Jet A fuel in addition to 100LL and A+ avgas grades. The field operates under an ALL / ALL / ALL attendance schedule, meaning fuel and services are available year-round without seasonal restriction. This makes KIUA a viable fueling stop for turbine business aircraft operating in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Pilots should still verify current fuel availability directly with the field prior to arrival, as attendance schedules can be subject to change.