Syracuse Hancock International (KSYR), New York
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Syracuse Hancock International (KSYR) is a tier-1, towered airport in Syracuse, New York, handling both commercial and business aviation traffic across two paved runways, the longer stretching 9,013 feet. The field sits under one nautical mile from the metro area and combines full-time CBP inspection services with a USDA compliance agreement, making it a workable option for international arrivals in the region. An Air National Guard presence shares the airfield, adding operating hours and transient-aircraft restrictions on top of the civilian schedule.
Runways
Syracuse Hancock International has two paved runways. The longest, 10/28, is 9,013 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
Syracuse Hancock 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
Syracuse Hancock 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
Syracuse Hancock International recorded 8,843 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May and September. Business aviation traffic at KSYR builds through spring and peaks in May before settling into a secondary high in September, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 926 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Syracuse Hancock International averages 4.1 days above 90°F in July, 27.7 freeze days in January and 9.4 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81.7°F, and January the coldest, at 31.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Syracuse Hancock International has published operating constraints in six categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
No charter operations through the passenger terminal building without prior permission.
Non-standard markings; aiming point markings are located 1,340 feet from the approach end of the runway.
Restricted: Taxiways J and P south of Taxiway Y are closed to civilian operations.
Military: The Air National Guard operates 1030 to 2100Z, Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays. Prior permission is required for transient aircraft on official business only. Contact the airfield manager after duty hours. Prior permission is required for all transient aircraft due to limited transient services. The airfield manager must be notified of any ETA delay over 30 minutes or of a mission cancellation.
Unmanned aircraft systems operations in the Syracuse approach and departure airspace are controlled by Syracuse ATC at all times.
Elevated runway guard lights for Runway 10-28 at Taxiways L, J, N, H, G, and M are not operational during the day.
Elevated runway guard lights for Runway 15-33 at Taxiways B, K, S, and M are not operational during the day.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect.
Heavy aircraft should contact the airport commissioner regarding parking availability. Limited metro parking is available; contact the commissioner or Airport Operations. All transient aircraft require a noise abatement briefing.
Military: Heavy aircraft should contact the airport commissioner regarding Air National Guard parking availability. All transient aircraft require a noise abatement briefing.
Deer, coyotes, and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 730/F/C/W/T
No jet engine maintenance runs above idle between 2300 and 0600.
No transient aircraft parking on the main terminal ramp.
Direct customs notification is required. Notification hours are Monday through Saturday, 0800 to 1700. Arrivals outside these hours must make arrangements during regular working hours.
Military: Air National Guard communications operate on 140.425 and 379.5. For Cobra operations, contact ANG Operations 15 minutes prior to arrival.
Caution: Taxiways J and P south of Taxiway Y, and the Air National Guard ramp, have uncontrolled vehicle and equipment traffic.
Unmanned aircraft systems operate within the confines of the Syracuse Class C airspace; times vary.
Non-standard markings on the military ramp.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Syracuse Hancock International has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Skaneateles Aero Drome, 18.86 NM southwest.
Part of the Upstate New York area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KSYR
We arrange catering, fuel and trip support here. Supplier prices reach you unchanged; our coordination fee sits on its own line.
The same order, priced two ways.
$2,400.00 catering order at KSYR.
Unchanged.
What the kitchen invoices us is what your quote reads.
One line, fixed.
It does not move with the size of the order.
At cost.
Passed on at the exact amount the processor took.
Market practice figures are industry averages, not a specific competitor.
Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KSYR?
Syracuse Hancock International operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 10/28 is the longer of the pair at 9,013 feet, with a width of 150 feet. Runway 15/33 measures 7,499 feet, also 150 feet wide. Both runways support the airport's mix of commercial, business aviation, and military traffic. The pavement classification for the field is listed as PCR VALUE: 730/F / C/W / T.
Are customs services available on-site at KSYR?
Yes, CBP inspection services are available on-site at Syracuse Hancock International, along with a USDA compliance agreement. Direct customs notification is required for arriving flights. Notification hours run Monday through Saturday, 0800 to 1700. Arrivals outside those hours must make arrangements during regular working hours in advance. Crews planning international arrivals at KSYR should coordinate notification well before the flight.
Does KSYR have restrictions on transient aircraft parking?
Transient aircraft parking is not permitted on the main terminal ramp at Syracuse Hancock International. Heavy aircraft operators must contact the airport commissioner to check parking availability. Metro parking availability is described as limited. All transient aircraft are required to receive a noise abatement briefing before operating at KSYR. These conditions apply in addition to the airport's general noise abatement procedures already in effect.
What is the military presence at KSYR and how does it affect civilian operations?
Syracuse Hancock International hosts an Air National Guard unit that operates Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays, with prior permission required for all transient aircraft on official business only. Taxiways J and P south of Taxiway Y are closed to civilian operations, and that area along with the ANG ramp carries uncontrolled vehicle and equipment traffic. Any ETA delay over 30 minutes or a mission cancellation must be reported to the airfield manager. These restrictions mean civilian dispatchers should account for shared airfield coordination at KSYR when planning arrivals near ANG operating hours.
Are there wildlife or engine run restrictions to plan around at KSYR?
Deer, coyotes, and birds are reported on and in the vicinity of Syracuse Hancock International, a factor crews should weigh for approach and taxi phases. Separately, jet engine maintenance runs above idle power are prohibited between 2300 and 0600 local. Noise abatement procedures are also in effect airport-wide. Taken together, these remarks point to an airfield where nighttime engine work and wildlife activity both require operational awareness at KSYR.