Griffiss International (KRME), New York
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Griffiss International Airport (KRME) is a towered, public-use field in Rome, New York, built around a single 11,820-foot asphalt runway capable of handling a broad mix of business aviation traffic. The airport recorded 3,158 total annual operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for the majority of that activity. Customs is not available on-site; the nearest customs airport is Syracuse Hancock International (KSYR), roughly 31 nautical miles away.
Runways
Griffiss International has one paved runway, 15/33, 11,820 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
Griffiss International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Griffiss International does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Syracuse Hancock International (KSYR), 31 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Griffiss International recorded 2,140 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KRME is concentrated in the warmer months, peaking in July and running highest from May through September.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 274 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Griffiss International averages 3.3 days above 90°F in July and 28.4 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80.9°F, and January the coldest, at 30.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Griffiss International has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Prior permission is required 24 hours in advance for air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats; call the airport manager.
Prior permission is required 24 hours in advance for air carrier operations with more than 9 passenger seats operating outside the published attendance schedule; call the airport manager.
When the control tower is closed, contact Syracuse Approach for clearance delivery.
Aircraft rescue and firefighting service is not provided from 2300 to 0700 without prior permission.
When the control tower is closed, activate the MALSR on runway 33 and the high-intensity runway lights on runway 15/33 via CTAF; taxiway lights are also controlled via CTAF.
Designated calm wind runway.
Migratory bird alert in effect August through November and April through May.
PCR VALUE: 2050/F/A/X/T
Military assault landing and PIR markings are present.
Portions of the apron are not visible from the control tower.
Caution: rapid hot refueling occurs on apron 3.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Griffiss International has five airfields within 46 NM. The closest is Hamilton Municipal (KVGC), 24.39 NM south.
Part of the Upstate New York area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KRME
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Frequently asked questions
What runway length is available at KRME?
Griffiss International Airport, KRME, operates a single runway, 15/33, measuring 11,820 feet long and 200 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length places KRME among the longer paved runways in the region, supporting a wide range of business aviation aircraft without runway-length restrictions. The pavement carries a PCR value of 2050/F / A/X / T. Runway 15/33 is designated as the calm wind runway. No other runways are listed for this field.
Is customs available on-site at KRME?
Griffiss International Airport does not have customs service on-site. The nearest customs facility is at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, KSYR, located 31.49 nautical miles away. Crews planning international arrivals into KRME should coordinate customs clearance through KSYR in advance. No customs officer or CANPASS designation is listed for the field itself.
What are the fuel options and hours of attendance at KRME?
Griffiss International Airport, KRME, offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The field is attended daily from 0700 to 2300 local time. Outside those hours, aircraft requiring more than 9 passenger seats need prior permission 24 hours in advance, arranged by calling the airport manager. ARFF coverage is also not provided between 2300 and 0700 without prior permission required.
Are there any prior permission requirements for larger aircraft at KRME?
Yes, Griffiss International Airport applies prior permission requirements based on aircraft size. Air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats require 24-hour prior permission, arranged by calling the airport manager. Separately, air carrier operations with more than 9 passenger seats operating outside the published attendance schedule also require 24-hour prior permission through the same contact. These rules apply regardless of the runway used, since KRME has only one runway.
What is the business aviation traffic pattern at KRME like throughout the year?
Griffiss International Airport recorded 2,140 business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, out of 3,158 total annual operations. Traffic is concentrated in the warmer months, with July showing the highest count at 274 operations and January the lowest at 78. The build-up runs from spring through early fall, with May through September each exceeding 200 operations. Dispatchers planning seasonal visits to KRME should expect lighter activity in the winter months.