Hamilton Municipal (KVGC), New York
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Hamilton Municipal Airport, KVGC, is a non-towered public-use field in Hamilton, New York, serving business aviation traffic in the region. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 shows 582 business aviation operations against 659 total operations, reflecting the field's role as a general aviation and light business traffic airport rather than a high-volume hub. Its single 5,314-foot asphalt runway, 17/35, provides the field's only paved surface for arrivals and departures.
Runways
Hamilton Municipal has one paved runway, 17/35, 5,314 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Hamilton Municipal has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Hamilton Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Syracuse Hancock International (KSYR), 29 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Hamilton Municipal recorded 582 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August, September and October. Business aviation traffic at KVGC concentrates in the spring through fall months, with the lowest activity recorded in December, January, and February according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 75 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 6.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Hamilton Municipal has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
Ultralight aircraft operate on and in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Syracuse Approach.
Glider operations occur in the vicinity of the airport.
Runway lights for runway 17/35 (MIRL) and REIL for both runway 17 and 35 are pilot-activated on frequency 122.7.
There is 13-foot brush located 90 feet from the runway end, extending 75 to 222 feet right of centerline.
There is a 5-foot berm located 109 feet from the threshold, 179 feet right of centerline.
Runway 17 has an obstruction clearance slope of 29:1 to the displaced threshold.
The south end of runway 17/35 has a 572-foot safety area.
For runway 17, wind turbines are located 3 miles north of the airport.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect. All departing aircraft must maintain runway heading until reaching 2,100 feet MSL before turning.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of runway 17/35.
Migratory birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport during spring and fall.
A maintenance shop with AP and IA capability is available Monday through Friday, 0900 to 1700.
After-hours fuel is available by appointment, for a fee; contact the airport manager.
Taxi service and car rental are available.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Hamilton Municipal has five airfields within 33 NM. The closest is Lt Warren Eaton (KOIC), 16.70 NM south.
Part of the Upstate New York area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway length is available at KVGC?
Hamilton Municipal Airport, identifier KVGC, has a single runway, 17/35, measuring 5,314 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most business jets and turboprops operating into the field. The runway carries the airport's full paved length figure, meaning no shorter parallel or crosswind option exists. Pilots planning operations here should note there is only one runway orientation available, so crosswind conditions on 17/35 have no alternate runway to mitigate them.
Is KVGC a towered airport with an operating control tower?
KVGC, Hamilton Municipal Airport, is non-towered, so pilots coordinate arrivals and departures using standard non-towered procedures on the common frequency. Runway lights, including MIRL for runway 17/35 and REIL for both runway ends, are pilot-activated on 122.7. Clearance delivery is handled remotely, with the airport directing pilots to contact Syracuse Approach for CD. This setup is typical for a general aviation field of this size and traffic volume.
What is the fuel situation at Hamilton Municipal Airport after hours?
Hamilton Municipal Airport, KVGC, stocks 100LL, Jet A, and Jet A+ fuel. Standard attendance runs Monday through Sunday from 0900 to 1700 year-round, with no seasonal variation in posted hours. After-hours fuel is available by appointment only, for a fee, and requires contacting the airport manager directly. Dispatchers should plan fuel uplift around these attended hours or arrange after-hours service in advance rather than assuming walk-up availability.
Where is the nearest customs facility for aircraft arriving at KVGC?
Hamilton Municipal Airport, KVGC, has no onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at Syracuse Hancock International, KSYR, located approximately 28.84 nautical miles from the field. Flights requiring customs clearance need to route through KSYR or another appropriate port of entry before or after visiting KVGC. This distance is a planning factor for any international arrival intending to use Hamilton as a final or intermediate stop.
What wildlife and obstruction hazards should pilots know about at KVGC?
Hamilton Municipal Airport, KVGC, reports deer activity on and in the vicinity of runway 17/35, along with migratory bird activity in the spring and fall seasons. Close-in obstructions include 13-foot brush 90 feet from the runway end and a 5-foot berm 109 feet from the threshold, both on the right side. Glider operations also occur in the vicinity of the airport. Pilots should factor these hazards into approach and departure planning, particularly during dawn, dusk, and migratory periods.