Airports / New York / SCH
Schenectady County Airport.
Schenectady, New York · 378 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.7/5
Google rating
18 ratings
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Operators based
378
Elevation ft
Google rating
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Albany International Airport (ALB), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Schenectady County Airport, listed as KSCH / SCH, is a mid-sized airport in Schenectady, New York. The airport sits 378 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 SCH for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Albany International Airport (ALB, 8 nm), Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL, 32 nm), and Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT, 59 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 7,001-foot paved runway, SCH can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SCH depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Schenectady.
1 FBO serves KSCH. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Richmor Aviation Hudson
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSchenectady County Airport is a full-service airport located just 14 miles north of Schenectady, NY. "SCH" is situated in the Mohawk Valley, with an elevation of 378', and is a convenient business aviation gateway to Tech Valley corporations and research centers. The airport features two full-length runways.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0800-2000 7 days a week (summer); after hours on request
- Unicom 122.95
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KSCH
IATA
SCH
FAA / Local
SCH
Elevation
378 ft
Coordinates
42.8525° N · 73.9289° 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 378 ft, SCH sits lower than 55% of the 58 New York fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,001 ft
- 04/227,001 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10/284,850 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,001 ft
SCH's 7,001 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmALBAlbany International AirportAlbany
- 32nmGFLFloyd Bennett Memorial AirportGlens Falls
- 59nmRUTRutland - Southern Vermont Regional AirportRutland
- 68nmBAFWestfield-Barnes Regional AirportWestfield
- 69nmRMEGriffiss International AirportRome
- 73nmEENDillant Hopkins AirportKeene
Location
Open the full mapKSCH · Schenectady County Airport · Schenectady, NY
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SCH 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) | 120 nm | 41m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 284 nm | 1h 4m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 621 nm | 1h 51m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 714 nm | 2h 4m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,017 nm | 2h 46m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,071 nm | 2h 53m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,236 nm | 3h 16m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,296 nm | 3h 25m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SCH?
- Schenectady County Airport's longest paved runway is 7,001 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 SCH?
- Schenectady County Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Schenectady County Airport?
- One FBO serves SCH: Richmor Aviation Hudson. 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 SCH?
- The closest alternate is Albany International Airport (ALB), about 8 nm away, followed by Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) at 32 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SCH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 4m (284 nm), Chicago about 1h 51m (621 nm), Nashville about 2h 4m (714 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.