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Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR): Live Flight Status, ARFF, and ADS-B

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Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR): Live Flight Status, ARFF, and ADS-B

By Mike Rivera, Senior Reporter. Published 2026-05-06. Last updated 2026-05-06.

Syracuse Hancock International Airport (IATA: SYR, ICAO: KSYR) is a medium-hub airport owned by the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority and operated under FAA Part 139 certification. SYR served 2.39 million passengers in 2023 per FAA enplanement data, the 11th-busiest airport in New York State. The airport sits 8 miles north of downtown Syracuse on a 2,000 acre site straddling the towns of Salina and Cicero, with 7,500 foot Runway 10/28 and 9,000 foot Runway 15/33. Airlines serving SYR include American, Delta, United, Southwest, JetBlue, Allegiant, and Frontier. The airport is also the primary CNY Air National Guard base, hosting the 174th Attack Wing.

SYR live status: syrairport.org. ADS-B flight tracking: flightaware.com KSYR.

Hancock International Operations Overview

Syracuse Hancock is a Class C airspace airport with a single FAA control tower and a 24/7
ATC facility. The airport handled approximately 88,000 aircraft operations in 2023 per FAA
data, of which roughly 60 percent commercial and 40 percent general aviation. Average daily
commercial flight count is 95 to 110 (varies seasonally). The runway configuration includes
the primary Runway 10/28 (7,500 feet, the most-used commercial runway) and the secondary
Runway 15/33 (9,000 feet, used during prevailing south wind plus heavy aircraft). Crosswind
operations switch to 15/33 when the southwest wind exceeds 12 knots.

Airlines and Routes Served

Per the SYR 2024 commercial activity report, the airport hosts non-stop service to 21
markets: American (Charlotte CLT, Dallas DFW, Philadelphia PHL, Washington DCA, Chicago ORD,
Reagan National DCA, Miami MIA seasonal); Delta (Atlanta ATL, Detroit DTW, Minneapolis MSP,
LaGuardia LGA, JFK seasonal); United (Newark EWR, Chicago ORD, Washington Dulles IAD);
Southwest (Baltimore BWI, Orlando MCO seasonal, Tampa TPA seasonal); JetBlue (Boston BOS,
JFK, Orlando MCO seasonal, Fort Lauderdale FLL); Allegiant (Punta Gorda PGD, Orlando SFB
seasonal, Sarasota SRQ seasonal, Myrtle Beach MYR seasonal); Frontier (Orlando MCO, Tampa
TPA, Las Vegas LAS).

SYR Passenger Volume Trend

Per FAA enplanement data: 2019: 2.61 million enplanements (peak before COVID); 2020: 1.04
million (COVID trough); 2021: 1.71 million; 2022: 2.18 million; 2023: 2.39 million; 2024 full
year: ~2.45 million (preliminary). The airport has not yet recovered to pre-pandemic peaks.
SYR is forecast to reach 2.6 million by 2027 per the Airport Authority master plan, driven
by Micron Clay-related business travel growth and Onondaga County tourism initiatives.

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF)

SYR maintains an ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting) station on the airfield staffed
24/7 by 12 firefighters per shift, with two ARFF Type 3 trucks (Striker 3000-gallon
rapid-response vehicles) plus one structural engine. ARFF is operated under FAA Part 139.319
requirements and meets FAA Index C standards (the highest required for SYR’s traffic level).
The ARFF unit also provides mutual aid to Cicero Volunteer Fire and North Syracuse Fire
when off-airport incidents occur within the 5-mile mutual aid zone.

The 174th Attack Wing

The New York Air National Guard 174th Attack Wing has been based at Hancock since 1948.
The wing currently operates the MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle and serves as a primary
training base for MQ-9 pilots and sensor operators. The 174th employs roughly 1,200 full-time
and traditional Guard personnel, making it one of the largest single employers on the airport
campus. The wing’s flight operations occasionally affect commercial traffic patterns: civilian
pilots are advised to expect briefing notes regarding RPA (remotely piloted aircraft)
operations on the SYR ATIS broadcast.

Airport Authority Structure and Funding

The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority is a NYS public benefit corporation chartered in
2011 to operate SYR independently from the City of Syracuse. The authority’s 2024 operating
budget was $42.8 million, funded primarily by airline landing fees (32 percent), parking and
concessions (29 percent), passenger facility charges (12 percent), federal grants (15
percent), and other (12 percent). The authority is governed by a 7-member board appointed by
the Onondaga County Executive (4 seats) and the Syracuse Mayor (3 seats).

SYR Hub Hancock 2025 Master Plan

The Airport Authority’s 2025 master plan, approved September 2025, includes a $215 million
capital program through 2030. Major projects: terminal expansion to add 2 jet bridges and 4
gates (cost $89 million, completion 2027); Runway 10/28 reconstruction (cost $42 million,
2026-2027 work); ARFF station replacement (cost $18 million, 2026); ground transportation
center expansion (cost $24 million, 2027); and parking garage expansion (cost $42 million,
2028-2029). The funding mix is 80 percent FAA AIP grants, 15 percent passenger facility
charges, and 5 percent airport authority revenue bonds.

SYR Notable 2024 Events from Public Record

Per SYR Authority press releases and FAA NTSB reports: April 12, 2024 a Delta MD-88 was
diverted to SYR with a smoke-in-cockpit indication; passengers safely deplaned, FAA
investigated and found a faulty avionics fan. October 8, 2024 a private aircraft made an
emergency landing at SYR with a landing gear failure; no injuries. November 22, 2024 the
airport was closed for 2 hours during the Snow Squall Warning event due to runway visual
range below 1/4 mile. No fatal incidents at SYR in 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many passengers does Syracuse airport serve?

Syracuse Hancock served 2.39 million passenger enplanements in 2023 per FAA data. The airport is forecast to reach 2.6 million by 2027 driven by Micron-related business travel. SYR is the 11th-busiest airport in New York State.

What airlines fly to Syracuse?

American, Delta, United, Southwest, JetBlue, Allegiant, and Frontier. The airport hosts non-stop service to 21 markets including major hubs (CLT, ATL, DTW, EWR, ORD) plus seasonal leisure routes to Florida and Las Vegas.

What is the 174th Attack Wing at Hancock?

The New York Air National Guard 174th Attack Wing operates the MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle and serves as a primary training base for MQ-9 pilots. The wing has been based at Hancock since 1948 and employs roughly 1,200 personnel.

Who operates Syracuse Hancock airport?

The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority, a NYS public benefit corporation chartered in 2011. The authority is governed by a 7-member board appointed by the Onondaga County Executive (4 seats) and the Syracuse Mayor (3 seats). 2024 operating budget was $42.8 million.

Can I track Syracuse Hancock flights live?

Yes. Public ADS-B flight tracking is available via flightaware.com/live/airport/KSYR or the FAA Aircraft Situation Display feed. The SYR Airport Authority publishes departure and arrival boards on syrairport.org.

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