5/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Security lines are usually short, and the entire process is smooth and stress free compared to major airports.”
A.S. Totoro5★ on Google
Airports / New York / ROC
Large airport · ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.
Rochester, New York · 559 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
2,560 ratings
1
Operators based
559
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Rochester, New YorkELEV 559 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
2,560
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
559
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#24 / 48
New York airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 2560 Google ratings , ranked against 48 rated NY fields.
48 nm
To the nearest alternate
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Overview
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC / ROC) sits in Rochester, New York, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 559 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, ROC is a home base: Sound Aircraft Flight Enterpises operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF, 48 nm), Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 56 nm), and CFB Trenton (YTR, 60 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 8,001-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from ROC are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ROC to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KROC. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Avflight Rochester
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 122.775
- Customs
- Conference room
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
USAirports Rochester
Your FBO? Claim it, freeUSAirports serves the General Aviation Community as a fixed-base operator in a state-of-the-art facility on the south side of the Frederick Douglass - Greater Rochester International Airport.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 122.85
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The terminal is modern, clean, and very well organized, with a simple layout that makes navigation effortless.”
A.S. Totoro5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“There are also good food options, including family friendly meals and attractive bars, which make waiting time pleasant and enjoyable.”
A.S. Totoro5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KROC
IATA
ROC
FAA / Local
ROC
Elevation
559 ft
Coordinates
43.1189° N · 77.6724° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs NY fields
state range 6–2,135 ft
At 559 ft, ROC sits higher than 57% of the 58 New York fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 8,001 ft
- 04/228,001 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10/286,402 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07/254,000 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,001 ft
ROC's 8,001 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.
- 48nmBUFBuffalo Niagara International AirportBuffalo
- 56nmIAGNiagara Falls International AirportNiagara Falls
- 60nmYTRCFB TrentonTrenton
- 65nmITHIthaca Tompkins Regional AirportIthaca
- 66nmYCMNiagara District AirportNiagara-on-the-Lake
- 67nmELMElmira Corning Regional AirportElmira/Corning
Location
Open the full mapKROC · Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport · Rochester, NY
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ROC 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) | 211 nm | 53m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 251 nm | 59m |
| Boston (BED) | 284 nm | 1h 4m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 457 nm | 1h 28m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 591 nm | 1h 46m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 994 nm | 2h 43m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,048 nm | 2h 50m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,093 nm | 2h 57m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ROC?
- Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,001 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 ROC?
- Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 8,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at ROC?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport as a home base, including Sound Aircraft Flight Enterpises. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve ROC: Avflight Rochester and USAirports Rochester. 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 ROC?
- The closest alternate is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), about 48 nm away, followed by Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) at 56 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ROC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: New York about 53m (211 nm), Washington DC about 59m (251 nm), Boston about 1h 4m (284 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.