2/ 4 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Beautiful spot when traveling through this area.”
Jordan Potvin5★ on Google
Airports / New York / SXY
Small airport · SXY
Sidney Municipal Airport.
Sidney, New York · 1,027 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
12 ratings
0
Operators based
1,027
Elevation ft
Sidney, New YorkELEV 1,027 FTSmall airport
4.8
Google rating
12
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,027
Field elevation
feet above sea level
26
Nearest alternate
nm to BGM
Field standing
#7 / 48
New York airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 12 Google ratings , ranked against 48 rated NY fields.
26 nm
To the nearest alternate
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Sidney Municipal Airport (SXY) is a general aviation field serving Sidney, New York. The airport sits 1,027 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into SXY for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM, 26 nm), Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH, 48 nm), and Griffiss International Airport (RME, 56 nm). With a single 4,201-foot paved runway, SXY can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from SXY depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Sidney.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 4 reviews
Staff & service
“Managed very well by staff, everyone is friendly.”
Herobrine 24805★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KN23
IATA
SXY
FAA / Local
N23
Elevation
1,027 ft
Coordinates
42.3026° N · 75.4160° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs NY fields
state range 6–2,135 ft
At 1,027 ft, SXY sits higher than 78% of the 58 New York fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,201 ft
- 07/254,201 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,201 ft
SXY's 4,201 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 26nmBGMGreater Binghamton/Edwin A Link fieldBinghamton
- 48nmITHIthaca Tompkins Regional AirportIthaca
- 56nmRMEGriffiss International AirportRome
- 57nmSYRSyracuse Hancock International AirportSyracuse
- 60nmAVPWilkes-Barre/Scranton International AirportWilkes-Barre/Scranton
- 66nmELMElmira Corning Regional AirportElmira/Corning
Location
Open the full mapKN23 · Sidney Municipal Airport · Sidney, NY
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SXY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 183 nm | 50m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 222 nm | 55m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 556 nm | 1h 42m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 641 nm | 1h 53m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 966 nm | 2h 39m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,020 nm | 2h 46m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,163 nm | 3h 6m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,223 nm | 3h 15m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SXY?
- Sidney Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 4,201 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. 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 SXY?
- Sidney Municipal Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,201 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SXY?
- The closest alternate is Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM), about 26 nm away, followed by Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) at 48 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SXY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 55m (222 nm), Chicago about 1h 42m (556 nm), Nashville about 1h 53m (641 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.