5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The facilities are good and the staff are very friendly.”
Krishna Sudarshan5★ on Google
Airports / New York / ITH
Medium airport · ITH
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport.
Ithaca, New York · 1,099 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.1/5
Google rating
327 ratings
1
Operators based
1,099
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Ithaca, New YorkELEV 1,099 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
327
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
1,099
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
27 nm
To the nearest alternate
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Ithaca, New York, Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (KITH / ITH) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,099 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Taughannock Aviation is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM, 27 nm), Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM, 28 nm), and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR, 40 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,977-foot paved runway, ITH can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ITH depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Ithaca.
1 FBO serves KITH. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Taughannock Aviation FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeNew FBO Facility at KITH Taughannock Aviation Corporation has recently completed the third phase of our development project here in Ithaca (KITH). We have added over 50,000 square feet of new hangar facilities and a 9,000 square foot FBO and new company headquarters since 1997. Things are certain to look a little different on your next trip to Ithaca.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-1900 local (after hours available with advance notice; airport page lists 6:00 am - 10:00 pm)
- Unicom 131.6
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +17 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Overall I'll give this airport 5 stars for convenience.”
Krishna Sudarshan5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The facilities are good and the staff are very friendly.”
Krishna Sudarshan5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KITH
IATA
ITH
FAA / Local
ITH
Elevation
1,099 ft
Coordinates
42.4910° N · 76.4584° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs NY fields
state range 6–2,135 ft
At 1,099 ft, ITH sits higher than 79% of the 58 New York fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,977 ft
- 14/326,977 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15/332,018 ft × 50 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,977 ft
ITH's 6,977 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 27nmBGMGreater Binghamton/Edwin A Link fieldBinghamton
- 28nmELMElmira Corning Regional AirportElmira/Corning
- 40nmSYRSyracuse Hancock International AirportSyracuse
- 64nmRMEGriffiss International AirportRome
- 65nmROCFrederick Douglass Greater Rochester International AirportRochester
- 77nmAVPWilkes-Barre/Scranton International AirportWilkes-Barre/Scranton
Location
Open the full mapKITH · Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport · Ithaca, NY
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ITH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 146 nm | 44m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 218 nm | 54m |
| Boston (BED) | 229 nm | 56m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 509 nm | 1h 35m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 609 nm | 1h 49m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 966 nm | 2h 39m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,020 nm | 2h 46m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,125 nm | 3h 1m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ITH?
- Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 6,977 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ITH?
- Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,977 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at ITH?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport as a home base, including Taughannock Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves ITH: Taughannock Aviation FBO. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to ITH?
- The closest alternate is Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM), about 27 nm away, followed by Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) at 28 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ITH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 54m (218 nm), Boston about 56m (229 nm), Chicago about 1h 35m (509 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.