SYRACUSE HANCOCK AIRPORT (SYR) INFORMATION

Syracuse Hancock International Airport, is located approximately 8.5 mi/13.5 km from downtown Syracuse in the state of New York, USA. The airport is a joint civil and military airport and it sits just off Interstate 81.

The airport’s IATA code is SYR while the ICAO code is KSYR. The owner of the airport is Syracuse Regional Airport Authority and it is operated by Syracuse Department of Aviation.

Syracuse Hancock International Airport first opened to public use as Clarence E. Hancock Airport on September 17, 1949, replacing the Syracuse City Airport at Amboy.

The airport was expanded several times over the next couple of decades as it grew to become the second largest Upstate NY airport, although they had more departures than the largest airport, Buffalo, had. The airport peaked at more than 3 million passengers during this time.

During the 1980's and the 1990's the airport saw a decrease in scheduled departures, and in the 2004, after less than 1 million passenger movements per year over the last few years, the mayor of Syracuse at the time, Matthew Driscoll, created a television and internet campaign called Fly Syracuse with the intent to lower fares and increase passenger traffic at the airport. After this the airport saw a slight increase peaking at 2,583,193 passengers in 2019, which dropped to 445,183 in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The airport has no scheduled international flights as of October 2018, although they still serve diversions and Wheels Up charters.

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Terminals at Syracuse Hancock International Airport

The airport has one single terminal building divided into two Terminals, A and B, with a Main or Central Terminal located in between the two areas. The terminal building has two levels with the Baggage Claim areas and the Check-in areas located on the lower level. The airside departures areas are located on the upper level.

Transfers at Syracuse Hancock International Airport

Rental Cars – The car rental offices at the airport are located on the lower level opposite the check-in desks. To return a rented vehicle, please follow the instructions from the rental car company in use. See all rental car companies at Syracuse Airport.

Buses – While there are a few bus transfer options at Syracuse Airport, none of them go to downtown Syracuse, but there are a few departures each day to the William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center located near the Inner Harbor and Destiny USA area and approximately halfway between the airport and downtown Syracuse. These departures are provided by either Trailways or Amtrak.

There are also departures to other destinations around the state of New York provided by OurBus.

Buses stop outside Terminal A.

There are also Greyhound and Flixbus routes available from the Regional Transportation Center.

Taxis – There is a taxi rank located at each end of the terminal building, one outside Terminal A and one outside Terminal B. The journey to downtown Syracuse will take around 15 minutes and cost around $35. More about taxis to and from Syracuse Airport.

Trains – The closest train station is the Amtrak station located at the William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center.

Ride Shares – Uber and Lyft serve the airport with their ride share transfer services. Transfers are ordered via the company’s app, and customers are picked up at clearly marked areas on curbside outside of each of the terminals. Private transfers to and from Syracuse Airport can be booked here.

Hotel Shuttles – Hotel shuttles is an airport shuttle service provided by various hotels in the area. These are organized by the traveler through the hotel. Sometimes the service is complimentary and other times it is at an additional charge. Check with your hotel to find out if they offer the service to their guests. Need to book a hotel? See a selection of hotels near Syracuse Airport.

Parking at Syracuse Hancock International Airport

The airport has two options for parking, a multi-story parking garage and a surface lot. Both parking options are located near the terminal. The multi-story garage offers both covered and uncovered options and it is located right opposite the terminal building. The surface lot is located right behind the parking garage a 5-minute walk from the terminal.

The Cell Phone Waiting Lot is located at the Observation Area a couple of minutes’ drive from the terminal so greeters can wait for travelers to be ready for pick-up on curbside without having to pay for parking or circle around the airport. This is a good option for the greeter as well as the environment and the traffic around the airport. More information about parking at Syracuse Airport.

Traveler Drop-offs and Pick-ups at Syracuse Hancock International Airport

Cars may not be parked on curbside outside the airport’s terminal building, but vehicles may stop here so travelers can be dropped off or picked up. Cars may not be left unattended.

WiFi at Syracuse Hancock International Airport

Free WiFi is provided by the airport. It is available in all areas of the terminal via the network “hancock_intl_airport”. The easiest way to connect is to simply open the browser and the splash page for the WiFi will open. From there simply accept the terms and the device will connect. It is also possible to choose the network through the SSID first.

Smoking at Syracuse Hancock International Airport

Smoking at the airport is only allowed in the dedicated smoking areas located outside the terminal building. Smoking is prohibited inside and once through the security control.

ATMs at Syracuse Hancock International Airport

ATMs/cash machines can be found in the main terminal area on the lower level as well as on airside once through to the secure side.

Luggage Carts at Syracuse Hancock International Airport

Luggage carts can be found in several areas of the airport, including in both Baggage Claim areas.

Water Bottle Filling Stations at Syracuse Hancock International Airport

There are water bottle filling stations located in several locations throughout the airport terminal.

Regional Aviation History Museum at Syracuse Hancock International Airport

The Regional Aviation History Museum is located behind the escalators on the lower level of the terminal, in the main terminal area.

Dining and Shopping at Syracuse Hancock International Airport

While there are a few establishments for dining and shopping located on the landside, there are more on the airside. Once through the security control travelers have options for dining and dining available.

Closest International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport

The international airport located closest to Syracuse Hancock International Airport is Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) 93 mi/150 km away.

Things to do in Syracuse

There are a number of activities to suit all ages and interests in the region - see a selection of tourist activities in Syracuse, New York in the United States of America.

Syracuse Hancock International Airport Contacts

Address: Syracuse Hancock International Airport, 1000 Col Eileen Collins Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13212, USA
General Phone: +1 315-454-4330
General Email: information@syraairport.org.
Lost and Found Email: information@syraairport.org.
Lost and Found Phone: +1 315-454-3263
Official Website: https://syrairport.org/

Local Information

Drive on: Right
Electricity: 120V/60Hz
Plug: A, B
Currency: USD, $, Dollar