Frederick Douglass / Greater Rochester International (KROC), New York
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Frederick Douglass / Greater Rochester International (KROC) is a towered, tier-1 business aviation airport in upstate New York, handling 46,192 annual operations with 9,423 of those tied to business aviation in 2025. Three paved runways, including an 8,001-foot primary strip, support a fleet mix ranging from piston traffic to larger jet operations, with onsite CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement covering customs processing.
Runways
Frederick Douglass / Greater Rochester International has three paved runways. The longest, 04/22, is 8,001 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Frederick Douglass / Greater Rochester International has Jet A, 100LL and J8 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
Frederick Douglass / Greater Rochester 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
Frederick Douglass / Greater Rochester International recorded 9,423 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August, September and October. Business aviation traffic at KROC builds through the year, rising from a February low of 575 operations to a peak of 920 in October before tapering off toward year-end.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 920 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Frederick Douglass / Greater Rochester International averages 3.5 days above 90°F in July, 27.2 freeze days in January and 8.3 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.5°F, and January the coldest, at 33.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Frederick Douglass / Greater Rochester International has published operating constraints in six categories: access, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
No practice approaches or maintenance engine run-ups are permitted between 2300 and 0600.
Multiple unshielded lights are present in the final approach area of Runway 28.
Taxiway A2 is closed to heavy aircraft.
Taxiway F, from Taxiway F1 to Runway 07, is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 100 feet.
Runway 07/25 is not available for Part 121/Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 30 passenger seats.
Runway 10 has an approach ratio of 26:1 to the displaced threshold.
Runway 28 has an approach ratio of 26:1 to the displaced threshold.
Be alert during landing and takeoff on Runways 25 and 28, as their thresholds are in close proximity to each other.
An 80-foot lighted tower obstacle is located 1,250 feet west of the Runway 04/22 centerline and 1,000 feet south of the extended centerline of Runway 10/28.
The PAPI on Runway 22 operates on a limited schedule, while the PAPIs on Runways 10, 25, and 28 operate 24 hours.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) bed, 368 feet long by 160 feet wide, is located at the departure end of Runway 28.
Birds, deer, and coyotes are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 1190/F/C/X/T
PCR VALUE: 740/R/B/W/T
For DOD aircraft.
The terminal ramp is uncontrolled. Do not call for pushback or power-back. Advise ground control when ready to taxi for departure.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Frederick Douglass / Greater Rochester International has five airfields within 42 NM. The closest is Ledgedale Airpark, 11.30 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KROC
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KROC?
The longest runway at Frederick Douglass / Greater Rochester International (KROC) is Runway 04/22, measuring 8,001 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. A second parallel-length runway, 10/28, spans 6,402 feet and is also 150 feet wide. The shortest of the three, Runway 07/25, is 4,000 feet long and 100 feet wide. This runway mix gives KROC the capacity to handle a wide range of business aviation aircraft, from light piston types to larger jets requiring longer landing distances.
Does KROC offer customs clearance for international arrivals?
Yes, Frederick Douglass / Greater Rochester International (KROC) provides onsite customs processing through CBP inspection services, backed by a USDA compliance agreement for agricultural inspections. This combination allows international flights, including those carrying agricultural goods, to clear formalities directly at the airport rather than diverting to a nearby customs-designated facility. Dispatchers planning international arrivals should still confirm current CBP staffing and any advance notice requirements before scheduling a landing. The presence of both CBP and USDA agreements makes KROC a practical option for cross-border business aviation traffic into the Rochester area.
Are there any runway restrictions for larger aircraft at KROC?
Runway 07/25 at Frederick Douglass / Greater Rochester International is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations carrying more than nine passenger seats, nor for non-scheduled passenger operations carrying more than 30 passenger seats. This runway is also the shortest at KROC, at 4,000 feet by 100 feet, which naturally limits its use by larger transport-category aircraft. Additionally, Taxiway A2 is closed to heavy aircraft, and a portion of Taxiway F is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 100 feet. Operators of larger jets should plan ground movements and runway selection around these restrictions.
What fuel types are available at Rochester International Airport?
Frederick Douglass / Greater Rochester International (KROC) offers 100LL avgas, Jet A, and J8 fuel. The J8 fuel type is noted in airport remarks as being for DOD aircraft use. This fuel mix supports both general aviation piston aircraft and business or military jet traffic operating through the field. Attendance for fuel and field services is scheduled continuously, all days and all hours, giving operators flexibility when planning arrival and departure times relative to fuel availability.
What wildlife and obstacle hazards should pilots know about at KROC?
Frederick Douglass / Greater Rochester International (KROC) reports birds, deer, and coyotes on and in the vicinity of the airport, a factor relevant to both takeoff and landing phases. Pilots should also note an 80-foot lighted tower obstacle located 1,250 feet west of the Runway 04/22 centerline and 1,000 feet south of the extended centerline of Runway 10/28. On the approach side, Runway 28 has multiple unshielded lights in the final approach area, and Runways 25 and 28 have thresholds in close proximity to each other, requiring extra attention during landing and takeoff sequencing on those runways.