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FAA Information Effective: Jul 10, 2025

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(KSCH) Schenectady County Airport

1 rating | 1 review
Schenectady, NY
(518) 399-0111

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round, 7 Days a Week,0730-2230
FAA
Runways:
04/22, 10/28

Longest paved runway: 7,001 ft (2,134 m)

Elevation:
378 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Mil Ops Hrs: 0730-1600
FAA
Tower Hrs: 0730-2230 MON-FRI; 0730-2100 WKNDS AND HOLS; CLSD THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS; OTR TIMES BY NOTAM.
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS D SVC 0730-2230 MON-FRI; 0730-2100 WKNDS AND HOLS; CLSD THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS; OTR TIMES BY NOTAM; OTHER TIMES CLASS G.
FAA
Fees:
Landing, Ramp, Tie Down, Other

Click FBO link(s) below for details:
FBO Fee Details:
Richmor Aviation, Inc.
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:40 am - 8:26 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:59 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:08 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$5.89
100LL (full)
$5.39
100LL (self)
$5.39
Jet-A (full)
$5.41
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)

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Distance To:

Schenectady County


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Local Food/Lodging/Activities

(518) 377-2191
(518) 399-8401
(518) 344-2000
900 Route 33 East, Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 577-0023
SCH
Empire State Aero Museum
TJS Flightline Pub
Air National Guard Base
Concorde Worldwide Transportation

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Runway 04/22

Dimensions:
7,001 × 150 ft
(2,134 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 95,000 lbs
Double wheel: 175,000 lbs
Double tandem: 348,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 850,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in excellent condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
Designator:0422
Elevation: 318.4 ft 377.9 ft
Heading: 040° magnetic
026° true
220° magnetic
206° true
Gradient: 0.85% up 0.85% down
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: precision, in Good condition non-precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC: ILS n/a
Obstructions:

Trees, 477 ft Right ft of center, 28 ft high, 1,222 ft from end, 36:1 clearance slope

Terrain, 500 ft Right ft of center, 22 ft high, 200 ft from end

Comments:n/a
Rwy 22 +22Ft Rising Terrain, 500 Ft Rt, 0 - 200 Ft Fm Rwy.
FAA

Runway 10/28

Dimensions:
4,850 × 150 ft
(1,478 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 55,000 lbs
Double wheel: 134,000 lbs
Double tandem: 218,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 541,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
n/a
Designator:1028
Elevation: 324.8 ft 319.9 ft
Heading: 102° magnetic
088° true
282° magnetic
268° true
Gradient: 0.1% down 0.1% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: non-precision, in Good condition non-precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Visual glide slope: 2-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 2-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold: 200 ft n/a
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:

Road, 253 ft Left ft of center, 7 ft high, 220 ft from end, 2:1 clearance slope

Trees, 230 ft Right ft of center, 19 ft high, 200 ft from end

Comments:
Rwy 10 Clnc Slope 14:1 to Dthr Due to 87 Ft Tree, 1223 Ft Fm Dthr, 190 Ft Rt.
FAA
Rwy 28 +10 Ft Road, 150 Ft - 200 Ft Fm Rwy, 220 Ft Rt.
FAA

TFRs

Location: SCH
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KSCH. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: SCH
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 11 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)
End Date:
(UTC)
Condition:
07/028 07/25/2025 0900 07/25/2025 2000
AIRSPACE UNMANNED FREE BALLOON 425430N0740037W (4NM NW SCH) SFC-FL300 EB
07/018 07/18/2025 1442 11/15/2025 1442
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1055164) 425213.00N0740023.30W (3.5NM WNW SCH) 819.9FT (104.0FT AGL) U/S
06/015 06/17/2025 1200 09/04/2025 1900
AD AP ALL SFC WIP GRASS CUTTING TUE-THU 1200-1900
05/014 05/20/2025 0000 12/31/2025 2359
AIRSPACE SEE ALB 05/094 UAS DLY 0000-2359
06/018 06/23/2025 1100 08/29/2025 2359
TWY B BTN RICHMOR SOUTH RAMP CENTER ACCESS AND RWY 10/28 CLSD
06/027 06/25/2025 1807 10/23/2025 1807
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1213306) 425229.20N0735317.90W (2.3NM NE SCH) 552.8FT (128.9FT AGL) U/S
07/027 07/28/2025 0930 08/29/2025 2200
NAV ILS RWY 04 GP U/S
06/031 06/30/2025 0836
NAV ILS RWY 04 OM U/S

Additional Remarks

60 Ft Dropoff 150 Ft Fm Ry 28 End.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Birds on & In vicinity of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Flt Notification Svc (Adcus) Avbl.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Clearance Delivery Contact Albany Approach at 518-862-2299.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Fuel: A++ (Mil).
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Landing Fee for Intinrnt Multi-Engine Acft Requesting Twr Svc 0330Z-1230Z.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Military C130 Pattern Operations Conducted Daily.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Military: Ang Apron: Orange Dashed Wingtip Clnc Lines Both Sides of Yellow Center Taxiline. Dashed Wingtip Lines Provide Positive, Clearly Identifiable Obst Clnc for Taxiing Acft. Any Object Parked on Back Side of Lines Provide No Wingtip Clnc Issue.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Military: Ang: Opr 1030-2000Z++ Mon-Fri, Clsd Wknd and Fed Hol. Schenectady County Airport Fone NR (518)399-0377. Comsec Storage Avbl for Tran Crews.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Military: Ang: Prior Permission Required Base Operations Durg Duty Hr Dsn 344-2621, C518-344-2621; Ot Comd Post Dsn 344-2420, C518-344-2420.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Military: Caution: Bash Phase II Period (15 Mar-15 May) and (1 Jul-15 Nov). Bird Watch Cond (Bwc) Svr: Tkoff, Ldg & Lcl Trng Proh Unless Msn Estnl; Bwc Mdt: Mult Approach Proh, Dep & Full-Stop Allowed If Rte Avoids Bird Act; CTC Ang Airfield Operations (Call-Sign "Skier Ops") for Current Bwc.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Military: Cstms/Agg/Img: 1300-2100Z++ Mon-Fri, Fone Prior 2000Z++ Preceding Wkd, C518-431-0200, C800-973-2867.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
No Ultra-Light Operatons in Class D Airspace Without Approv Fm Atct.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
No Updated Field or Braking Action Reports Avbl between 0330Z-1230Z.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement Proc in Effect for Lrge Acft Remaining in Pattern CTC Airfield Manager for Details..
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Data Cycle:
Effective: 7/10/25 - 8/7/25

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 42.85272, -73.92956
  • 42° 51′ 9.8″ N, 73° 55′ 46.4″ W
  • 42° 51.163′ N, 73° 55.774′ W
ARTCC:
Boston (ZBW)
App/Depart Control Facility:
ALB
Chart:
NACO: New York Sectional
FSS:
Burlington (BTV)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
14W (2000)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
When Air Traffic Control Tower Clsd, Actvt MALSR Rwy 04; PAPI Rwy 04, 10, 22 & 28; HIRL Rwy 04/22; MIRL Rwy 10/28 - CTAF.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:
Military Ops
AM

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach/Departure 132.825 Albany
AWOS-3 119.275T
(518) 399-6586
Schenectady
Clearance Delivery Phone (518) 862-2299Albany Approach
CTAF 121.3 Schenectady
Emergency 121.5 Schenectady
Ground Control 121.9 Schenectady
Tower 121.3 Schenectady
UNICOM 122.95 Schenectady

Navaids

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Minor
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
Low
AM
Customs:
International Landing Rights
AM
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation, Limousine
AM
Activities:
Intensive Flight Training
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

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Webcams

There are no webcams listed for KSCH. If you are aware of any webcams at or near the airport, please contact your airport manager or email airportdirectory@aopa.org.

METARs

TAFs

Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Scott Barber
21 Tower Road
Scotia, NY 12302-3487
(518) 399-0111 (Office)

Owner

Schenectady County
County Office Bldg
Schenectady, NY 12305-2114
(518) 356-5344 (Office)

Airport Reviews

Overall:
1 rating | 1 review
Runways and Taxiways:No ratings
Markings and Signage:No ratings
Ground Transportation:No ratings
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  • 2/1/19
    ZACHARY S.
    Thoroughly enjoyed the Empire State Air Museum. The staff are super friendly and the exhibits are well maintained. They have 20 or so vintage warbirds on display.
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