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Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport

IATA ROCICAO KROCLocal ROC🇺🇸 Rochester
Coordinates
43.1189°N, 77.6724°W
Elevation
559 ft (170 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-NY
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
11.1° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:04
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
19:51
Civil dusk
20:21

About 13h 17m 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 Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport

Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport

Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport is a public airport located within the City of Rochester, three miles (4.8 km) southwest of Downtown, in Monroe County, New York, United States. It is owned and operated by Monroe County. The airport is home to the 642nd Aviation Support Battalion, part of the 42nd Infantry Division.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 228,001 ft / 2,439 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
10 / 286,402 ft / 1,951 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
07 / 254,000 ft / 1,219 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (9)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP119.550 MHz
ATISATIS124.825 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL118.300 MHz
EMERGRochester Emergency121.500 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
OPSARNG OPS41.000 MHz
RDOBUFFALO RDO122.600 MHz
TWRTWR118.300 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Car RentalsParkingFood & Drink

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (18)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Showing 9 of 17 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GREATER ROCHESTER INTL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlledGND4600 ft MSL
GREATER ROCHESTER INTL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled2100 ft MSL4600 ft MSL

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

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: W (from about 270°), on 16% of observations, averaging 10 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan49%-1,493 ft
Feb60%-1,461 ft
Mar74%-935 ft
Apr77%-291 ft
May84%497 ft
Jun89%1,297 ft
Jul90%1,582 ft
Aug91%1,417 ft
Sep88%893 ft
Oct81%146 ft
Nov75%-720 ft
Dec60%-1,152 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,4931,582 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Xerox Tower443 ft531 ft
Times Square Building259 ft515 ft
Obstacle509 ft
Obstacle509 ft
Obstacle525 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport?

The ICAO code for Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport is KROC, and its IATA code is ROC.

Where is Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport located?

Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport is large airport located in Rochester, United States, at an elevation of 559 ft (170 m).

How many runways does Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport have?

Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 8,001 ft / 2,439 m.

Which airlines fly to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport include Air Canada, Air France, AirTran Airways, Alitalia, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, among 11 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport?

Historical data lists 18 nonstop destinations from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport in?

Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport is approximately 11.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport?

The nearest airport to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport is Manitou Field (91NY), about 5.7 nm to the nw, followed by Spencerport Airpark and Naked Acres Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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