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Griffiss International Airport.
Rome, New York · 504 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
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97 ratings
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Operators based
504
Elevation ft
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#22 / 48
New York airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 97 Google ratings , ranked against 48 rated NY fields.
31 nm
To the nearest alternate
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR).
Overview
Griffiss International Airport (KRME / RME) sits in Rome, New York, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 504 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 RME for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR, 31 nm), Wheeler Sack Army Air Field (KGTB, 51 nm), and Watertown International Airport (ART, 53 nm). With a single 11,820-foot paved runway, RME can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from RME depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Rome.
1 FBO serves KRME. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Million Air Rome, Griffiss
Your FBO? Claim it, freeGriffiss was constructed back in 1942 as a supply depot for the Army Air Forces and was home for the 416th Bomb Wing flying B-52s and KC-135s until it was closed in 1996. Major aviation related tenants on the business park include multiple MRO’s, Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome and the Eastern Air Defense Sector (ANG).
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-2200 daily, after hours available with prior coordination
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +14 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KRME
IATA
RME
FAA / Local
RME
Elevation
504 ft
Coordinates
43.2338° N · 75.4070° 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
No
Elevation vs NY fields
state range 6–2,135 ft
At 504 ft, RME sits higher than 55% of the 58 New York fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,820 ft
- 15/3311,820 ft × 200 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,820 ft
RME's 11,820 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 31nmSYRSyracuse Hancock International AirportSyracuse
- 51nmKGTBWheeler Sack Army Air FieldFort Drum
- 53nmARTWatertown International AirportWatertown
- 64nmITHIthaca Tompkins Regional AirportIthaca
- 67nmBGMGreater Binghamton/Edwin A Link fieldBinghamton
- 69nmSCHSchenectady County AirportSchenectady
Location
Open the full mapKRME · Griffiss International Airport · Rome, NY
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RME 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) | 155 nm | 46m |
| Boston (BED) | 187 nm | 50m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 274 nm | 1h 2m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 557 nm | 1h 42m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 672 nm | 1h 58m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,020 nm | 2h 46m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,074 nm | 2h 54m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,185 nm | 3h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RME?
- Griffiss International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,820 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 RME?
- Griffiss International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,820 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Griffiss International Airport?
- One FBO serves RME: Million Air Rome, Griffiss. 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 RME?
- The closest alternate is Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), about 31 nm away, followed by Wheeler Sack Army Air Field (KGTB) at 51 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RME to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 2m (274 nm), Chicago about 1h 42m (557 nm), Nashville about 1h 58m (672 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.