Ithaca Tompkins International (KITH), New York
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Ithaca Tompkins International (KITH) serves the Ithaca, New York area with a single long paved runway supported by a secondary turf strip for lighter traffic. The airport is towered and holds an ops tier 1 designation, reflecting its role as a well-documented business aviation destination in the region. It sits roughly 39.81 nautical miles from the nearest metro area, with the closest customs-equipped field, Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field, about 27.21 nautical miles away.
Runways
Ithaca Tompkins International has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 14/32, is 6,977 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Ithaca Tompkins International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Ithaca Tompkins International does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field (KBGM), 27 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Ithaca Tompkins International recorded 2,685 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KITH is concentrated in the fall months, peaking in October, with a secondary rise in May.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 386 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Ithaca Tompkins International has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
For clearance delivery, when the tower and Elmira approach are closed, contact New York ARTCC.
Pilots conducting EFVS operations should be aware that an LED approach lighting system is in use on Runway 32.
When the control tower is closed, activate the MALSR on Runway 32 and the HIRL on Runway 14/32 and taxiway lights using CTAF. The PAPI on both Runway 14 and Runway 32 operate continuously.
Runway 15/33 is closed at night, during winter months, and after heavy rain.
Runway 15/33 thresholds are marked with white lime bars; edges are marked with reflectors.
Deer and flocks of birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 980/F/B/X/T
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 18 degrees Celsius.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact New York ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Ithaca Tompkins International has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Cortland County / Chase Field, 12.38 NM northeast.
Part of the Upstate New York area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KITH
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KITH?
Ithaca Tompkins International operates one paved runway, 14/32, at 6,977 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. A secondary turf runway, 15U/33U, runs 2,018 feet by 50 feet and supports lighter traffic. The turf strip closes at night, during winter months, and after heavy rain, so it should not be counted on year-round. The paved runway carries the airport's primary instrument approach lighting and remains the operational backbone for business aviation traffic. Dispatchers planning flights into KITH should default to Runway 14/32 for reliability across seasons.
Is jet fuel available at KITH?
Yes, Ithaca Tompkins International stocks both Jet A and 100LL fuel, with attendance scheduled around the clock. The field is towered, which supports fuel and ramp coordination throughout the day and night. Fuel type availability at KITH covers the common range needed for turbine and piston business aircraft. No confirmed operating hours restrictions on fuel service are noted beyond the general attendance schedule. Crews should still verify status directly ahead of arrival, as with any field, since local conditions can change.
Does Ithaca Tompkins International have customs clearance onsite?
No, Ithaca Tompkins International does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs-equipped airport is Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field, about 27.21 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance into KITH need to route through that facility or another customs point beforehand. This is a routing consideration for any international arrival planning to use KITH as the final stop. Dispatchers should build the customs stop into the flight plan in advance rather than assuming clearance at KITH itself.
What operational hazards should pilots know about at KITH?
Ithaca Tompkins International reports deer and flocks of birds on and in the vicinity of the airport, a standing wildlife hazard for arriving and departing traffic. The airport is also designated a cold temperature airport, requiring altitude corrections at or below minus 18 degrees Celsius. Pilots conducting EFVS operations should also note that an LED approach lighting system is in use on Runway 32. Together these remarks point to wildlife vigilance and cold-weather altimetry as the two standing operational concerns at KITH. Both apply regardless of season for planning purposes, though wildlife activity is a constant watch item.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at KITH?
Business aviation traffic at Ithaca Tompkins International concentrates in the fall and late spring months, with October showing the highest count at 386 operations according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. May also shows elevated activity at 309 operations, while the quietest months are December and January, each under 120 operations. This pattern suggests traffic tied to seasonal travel rather than a flat year-round distribution. Total business aviation operations for the year reached 2,685 out of 6,353 annual operations overall at KITH. Dispatchers should expect tighter scheduling and ramp demand during the fall peak.