Schenectady County Airport — Schenectady, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Schenectady County Airport (Schenectady) is SCH — its ICAO code is KSCH.
Distance & flight time from SCH
Schenectady County Airport
Schenectady County Airport, coded SCH, serves New York's Capital Region, providing general aviation services to the historic city of Schenectady and surrounding Mohawk Valley communities. Once a site of scheduled airline service decades ago, SCH now primarily supports private aircraft, flight training, and corporate travel rather than commercial passenger flights. The airport's history connects to Schenectady's industrial legacy as a hub for companies like General Electric, which relied on convenient air access for business operations. Today, Schenectady County Airport remains a modest but functional facility serving the general aviation needs of upstate New York's Capital District region.
Runways at Schenectady County Airport (SCH)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7001 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 10/28 | 4850 ft (1478 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Schenectady County Airport (SCH)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | ALBANY APP/DEP | 118.05 MHz |
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 119.275 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 121.3 MHz |
| OPS | ANG OPS COMD POST | 140.45 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 121.3 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Schenectady County Airport (SCH)
- Albany International Airport (ALB) — 15.6 km (9.7 mi)
- Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) — 60.2 km (37.4 mi)
- Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) — 109.4 km (68.0 mi)
- Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) — 125.9 km (78.2 mi)
- Griffiss International Airport (RME) — 127.4 km (79.2 mi)
- Dillant Hopkins Airport (EEN) — 135.2 km (84.0 mi)
- Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF) — 135.7 km (84.3 mi)
- Dutchess County Airport (POU) — 136.4 km (84.8 mi)
Schenectady County Airport (SCH) supports general aviation and corporate travel in New York's Capital Region, tied historically to Schenectady's industrial past.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Schenectady County Airport?
The IATA code for Schenectady County Airport is SCH.
What is the ICAO code for Schenectady County Airport?
The ICAO code for Schenectady County Airport is KSCH. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.