Columbia County Airport (1B1), New York
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Columbia County Airport, known by IATA code HCC and local identifier 1B1, serves Hudson, New York, roughly 25 nautical miles from the metro area it supports. The field is a Tier 1 facility for Skystar purposes, handling 1,177 total operations in 2025 with 711 attributed to business aviation according to FAA TFMSC data. A single paved runway, onsite CBP inspection services, and fuel availability including Jet A make it a practical stop for operators working the Hudson Valley corridor between Albany and the New York metro area.
Runways
Columbia County Airport has one paved runway, 03/21, 5,350 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Columbia County Airport has Jet A1+, 100LL and 100 available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Columbia County Airport has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Columbia County Airport recorded 711 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June. Business aviation traffic at Columbia County Airport concentrates in the summer and early autumn months, peaking sharply in June, with lighter activity in the winter months of February and March.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 106 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Columbia County Airport averages 6.6 days above 90°F in July, 27.7 freeze days in January and 2.3 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85.4°F, and January the coldest, at 35.4°F.
Weather station is 4.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Columbia County Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Albany Approach.
REIL for runways 03 and 21, and MIRL for runway 03/21, are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Runway 21 is designated the calm wind runway.
Runway surface condition is not maintained or reported when the airport is unattended.
Wildlife has been reported on and in the vicinity of the airport.
100LL is available self-service 24 hours a day.
Full-service Jet A is available after hours by prior arrangement.
Grass cutting equipment operates adjacent to all operational service areas during daylight hours from April through October.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Columbia County Airport has five airfields within 36 NM. The closest is Pittsfield Municipal (KPSF), 20.33 NM northeast.
Part of the Albany and the Hudson Valley area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 1B1
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available at Columbia County Airport (1B1)?
Yes, Columbia County Airport offers CBP inspection services onsite, listed as customs available under the airport's facility data. This allows international arrivals to clear customs directly at 1B1 rather than diverting to another port of entry. Crews should coordinate clearance in advance of arrival, as is standard practice even where inspection services are present. The airport also directs pilots for clearance delivery to contact Albany Approach. No nearest alternate customs airport is listed in the data, reflecting the onsite service.
What runway does Columbia County Airport (HCC) have, and what are its dimensions?
Columbia County Airport, identified by IATA code HCC and local identifier 1B1, has a single paved runway, 03/21. The runway measures 5,350 feet long and 100 feet wide, with an asphalt surface. This matches the airport's maximum paved runway length figure, confirming 03/21 as the only hard-surface runway serving the field. Runway 21 is designated the calm wind runway, meaning it is the preferred runway when winds are light or variable. There is no tower at this airport, so runway use decisions rely on CTAF communication and pilot judgment.
What fuel types are available at 1B1 Columbia County Airport?
Columbia County Airport, local identifier 1B1, stocks 100 octane, 100LL, and Jet A fuel, with Jet A confirmed in the airport's fuel data. 100LL is available self-service around the clock. Full-service Jet A is available after the attended hours, but only by prior arrangement. The airport's standard attendance schedule runs 0700 to 1800 daily. Operators planning after-hours Jet A uplift should arrange it ahead of arrival rather than expecting on-demand service outside staffed hours.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at Columbia County Airport (HCC)?
Business aviation traffic at Columbia County Airport, HCC, concentrates in the warmer months, with June recording the highest monthly count at 106 operations according to FAA TFMSC data. July and November follow as secondary peaks, with 76 and 75 operations respectively. The quietest months are March and February, each under 40 operations. This seasonal pattern means operators can expect more shared circuit activity and ramp use during summer and into late autumn. Annual business aviation operations totaled 711 in 2025 against 1,177 total operations at the field.
Are there any operational hazards or limitations noted for Columbia County Airport (1B1)?
Columbia County Airport, 1B1, carries several field remarks operators should note before arrival. Wildlife has been reported on and in the vicinity of the airport, warranting extra vigilance during approach and departure. Runway surface condition is not maintained or reported when the airport is unattended, so pilots arriving outside staffed hours should not expect current condition reports. Grass cutting equipment operates adjacent to all operational service areas during daylight hours from April through October. None of these remarks indicate a runway closure, but they do call for situational awareness, particularly outside the 0700 to 1800 attended period.