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Medium airport

Griffiss International Airport

IATA RMEICAO KRMELocal RME🇺🇸 Rome
Coordinates
43.2338°N, 75.4070°W
Elevation
504 ft (154 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-NY
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
12.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:02
Sunrise
05:36
Sunset
20:41
Civil dusk
21:15

About 15h 5m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Griffiss International Airport

Griffiss International Airport

Griffiss International Airport is a public airport in the northeastern United States, located one mile (1.6 km) east of the central business district of Rome, a city in Oneida County, New York. Publicly owned by the county, the airport is located on the former site of Griffiss Air Force Base, which closed in 1995. Four years later, the airfield hosted the Woodstock '99 music festival.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KRME

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 3311,820 ft / 3,603 m200 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP120.925 MHz
CTAFCTAF125.600 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.700 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ROME CLASS DClass DControlledGND3000 ft MSL
ROME CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WOUR-FM (Utica)453 ft1,171 ft
WRCK-FM (Utica)430 ft1,181 ft
WUNY-FM (Utica)371 ft1,178 ft
Obstacle351 ft1,640 ft
Obstacle312 ft1,673 ft
WLZW-FM (Utica)292 ft1,188 ft
Obstacle269 ft1,742 ft
Obstacle266 ft528 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Griffiss International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Griffiss International Airport?

The ICAO code for Griffiss International Airport is KRME, and its IATA code is RME.

Where is Griffiss International Airport located?

Griffiss International Airport is medium airport located in Rome, United States, at an elevation of 504 ft (154 m).

How many runways does Griffiss International Airport have?

Griffiss International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 11,820 ft / 3,603 m.

What time zone is Griffiss International Airport in?

Griffiss International Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Griffiss International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Griffiss International Airport is approximately 12.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Griffiss International Airport?

The nearest airport to Griffiss International Airport is M & M Airfield (US-0807), about 3 nm to the s, followed by Stanwix Heights Airport and Flying Acres Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Griffiss International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.