Plattsburgh International (KPBG), New York
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Plattsburgh International Airport (KPBG) sits in northeastern New York near the Vermont border, roughly 118 nautical miles from its nearest major metro area. The field offers a single long asphalt runway, onsite CBP inspection services with a USDA compliance agreement, and jet fuel availability, making it a viable option for business aviation operators working the Lake Champlain corridor. With 1,767 business aviation operations recorded in 2025 out of 5,253 total annual operations, KPBG carries a Tier 1 designation reflecting its comparatively high traffic volume and documentation.
Runways
Plattsburgh International has one paved runway, 17/35, 11,759 ft long and 200 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Plattsburgh International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 5:30am to 9:30pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Plattsburgh International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Plattsburgh International recorded 1,767 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KPBG concentrates in the summer and early fall, peaking in July and August before tapering through the winter months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 214 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Plattsburgh International averages 2.6 days above 90°F in July and 29.3 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80.7°F, and January the coldest, at 28.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Plattsburgh International has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Prior permission is required, and the airport is ARFF Index E.
For clearance delivery, contact Burlington Approach; when Approach is closed, contact Boston ARTCC.
US Customs is available Monday through Friday, 0800 to 1600 hours. Prior permission is required 24 hours in advance for after-hours service; contact the CBP supervisor.
MALSR lighting is activated on runway 35; REIL is available on runway 17; HIRL is available on runway 17/35; taxiway lights are controlled via CTAF.
Aircraft departing runway 35 should fly runway heading to the departure end, avoiding the terminal and terminal apron.
Helicopter training is prohibited west of runway 17-35 within a 1,500 foot radius.
Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 548/F/C/W/T
Expect downdrafts and turbulence during periods of strong crosswinds.
During snow removal operations from November 1 through May 1, aircraft should contact the airport on 122.7 or fifteen minutes prior to landing.
Aircraft arriving at or departing from Plattsburgh must announce their intentions on CTAF.
Skydiving operations take place southeast of the airport, in the vicinity of the FBO.
Work is in progress on all surfaces; grass cutting occurs from May through November.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Plattsburgh International has five airfields within 38 NM. The closest is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (KBTV), 17.23 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KPBG
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at KPBG?
Plattsburgh International Airport, KPBG, has a single runway, 17/35, measuring 11,759 feet long and 200 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length places it among the longer runways available to business aviation in the northern New York region. The pavement carries a PCR value of 548/F / C/W / T. This runway length supports a wide range of turbine aircraft without operational restriction based on distance. There is no other runway at the field, so all fixed-wing traffic uses 17/35.
Is customs available at KPBG for international arrivals?
Plattsburgh International Airport offers onsite CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement, according to airport data. Customs availability is scheduled Monday through Friday, 0800 to 1600 hours, and a prior permission request is required for arrivals outside those hours. Operators should contact the CBP supervisor to arrange after-hours clearance. This scheduled, appointment-based access differs from round-the-clock customs and should factor into arrival planning at KPBG. The field is not staffed with customs officers outside the stated hours without prior coordination.
What are the field attendance hours at KPBG?
KPBG is attended daily from 0530 to 2130 local time, per the published attendance schedule. Plattsburgh International is not a towered airport, so arriving and departing aircraft must announce intentions on CTAF rather than receive tower clearances. During snow removal operations between November 1 and May 1, aircraft are advised to contact the field on 122.7 or fifteen minutes prior to landing. Pilots operating outside the attended window should plan communications and services accordingly. CTAF procedures apply for all traffic regardless of time of day.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at KPBG?
Business aviation traffic at Plattsburgh International Airport concentrates in the summer and early fall months. According to FAA TFMSC data, July recorded 214 business aviation operations and August 194, the two highest months of 2025. September followed closely with 193 operations, while winter months such as February show closer to 99 operations. This seasonal pattern suggests dispatchers should expect higher ramp and customs demand at KPBG during the July through September window. Annual business aviation operations for the airport totaled 1,767 in 2025.
Are there wildlife or terrain hazards to note at KPBG?
Plattsburgh International Airport reports deer and birds on and in the vicinity of the airport, a standing hazard noted in airport remarks. Pilots should also expect downdrafts and turbulence during periods of strong crosswinds. Skydiving operations occur southeast of the airport in the vicinity of the FBO, adding another factor for arrival and departure planning. Helicopter training is prohibited west of runway 17-35 within a 1,500 foot radius. These combined factors call for heightened situational awareness around KPBG, particularly during approach and departure phases.