Greater Rochester International Airport - Rochester, NY - Public-use airport

Greater Rochester International Airport is located just three miles from the center of Rochester in Monroe County, New York. With over 137,000 operations taking place annually it takes passengers to numerous cities in the US offering both direct and connection flights.

The airport was originally known as Britton Field when it was first under construction in 1927. In its time it's been home to a cadet training school and had its name changed to Rochester Municipal Airport, and has seen numerous expansions and improvements since its conception. Now known as Greater Rochester International Airport and with renovations still going on, it's home to a state of the art terminal building, two concourses and all the facilities travelers have come to expect from an airport.

The three runways come in at 8,001, 5,500 and 4,000 ft long and serve a number of airlines including Air Canada, AirTran Airways, American Airlines and Delta, to name but a few. These all offer a number of direct flights to cities throughout the US, as well as numerous connection flights to even more. Their air cargo facilities are also used by a number of operators including Emery Worldwide, BAX Global and Airborne Express.

The terminal building offers all the conveniences of a modern airport, such as various dining facilities, banking options, shoe shine services, shops, newsstands, postal facilities and even an interfaith chapel. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the main terminal and can be connected to by all travelers.

There are various parking options available including short term, long term and even valet parking for added convenience. For those parked in the shuttle lots, further away from the main building, a complementary shuttle bus will transport passengers to and from the terminal. Parking charges vary according to how long you stay but valet parking costs $13 per day plus a service charge of $20. There's also a Cell Phone Lot, providing temporary parking to drivers waiting to pick up travelers. The car must be attended at all times, and as long as the rules are followed it's completely free to stop there.

There are a number of hotels nearby that are either within walking or short driving distance, and many offer shuttle services to and from the airport so it's worth checking in advance. Car rental companies are also available, with stands being located adjacent to the baggage claim area on the lower level. Companies serving the airport include Hertz, Enterprise, National and Avis. A public bus service also serves the airport throughout the day, and taxis and limo services are always available.

Greater Rochester International Airport serves the whole of Rochester and the surrounding area and attracts fliers from all over. With so many flights on offer it's a great way to get to where you need to be, and with all the usual conveniences you can do it in comfort.