KITH

VFR

ITHACA TOMPKINS INTL

ITHACA · NEW YORK

Elev
1,099'
Longest RWY
6,977'14/32
Tower
05:30–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR01:56Z
Airport diagram · tap to openMore charts →
Before you fly into KITH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
05:30–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
2,099'
MSL · field 1,099' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +5 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KITH

Current METAR

Observed 01:56Z

KITH 280156Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP206 T01610017 PNO
Wind
120° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.14 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,210 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
ITH (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROXAN NOBLE
Address
72 BROWN RD, ITHACA NY 14850

Flight service · Hours

FSS BUF
BUFFALO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
120° · 5 kt
RWY 15
120°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 120° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,099 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored121° / 301°6,977 ftASPHStandard L
15/33120° / 301°2,018 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
146,977'6,977'6,602'6,602'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
326,977'6,977'6,602'6,602'PAPI 4-box left(3.2°)MALSR642', trees, 20360' from thr, 2000' R of cntrln, slope 31
1515', road, 238' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 15
3355', ant, 1200' from thr, 50' R of cntrln, slope 21

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 32
LS · CAT I
ITH
108.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 32
KITH · IAP
Can’t preview this PDF inline. Open it →

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery when the tower and Elmira Approach are closed, contact New York ARTCC.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 18 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Pilots conducting enhanced flight vision system operations should be aware that LED approach lighting system is in use on runway 32.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unable to contact on Flight Service Station frequency, contact New York ARTCC.Show FAA
  • Deer and flocks of birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 32, high intensity runway lights on runway 14/32, and taxiway lights on CTAF. Precision approach path indicators for runways 14 and 32 operate continuously.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 14/32The pavement classification rating value is 980/F/B/X/T.Show FAA
  • 15/33Runway 15/33 is closed at nights, during winter months, and after heavy rain.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 15Runway 15/33 threshold is marked with a white lime bar. Edges are marked with reflectors.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Filed for record purposes only.Show FAA
  • There is a landing fee for transient aircraft.Show FAA
  • UNICOM is unmonitored.Show FAA
  • 1The fixed base operator is available from 0600 to 1900. For fixed base operator services contact frequency 131.6. After hours call 607-279-0392 or 800-876-1551.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KITH

Answer card
ICAO
KITH
Name
ITHACA TOMPKINS INTL
Location
ITHACA, NEW YORK
Elevation
1,099 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,099 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0530-2100
Total runways
2
Longest runway
14/32 · 6,977 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

Ithaca Tompkins Intl is in Ithaca, New York. The field elevation is 1,099 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is runway 14/32 at 6,977 ft. Runway 15/33 is turf at 2,018 ft. The airport has a control tower. Tower hours are 0530-2100.

There is one ILS approach. It is for runway 32. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Taughannock Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The FBO is available from 0600 to 1900. For after-hours service, call the number in the Chart Supplement or the airport operator.

A few remarks matter here. Runway 15/33 is closed at night, during winter months and after heavy rain. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. The field is also a cold temperature airport, so altitude correction is required at or below minus 18 C. When the tower is closed, lighting for runway 32 and the taxiways is activated on CTAF. Precision path indicators for runways 14 and 32 operate continuously. Check current procedures before arrival if you are planning a night or winter operation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KITH?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What runway is the ILS at Ithaca Tompkins Intl on?
The published ILS is for runway 32. That is the only ILS approach listed in the facts.
What are the tower hours at KITH?
The tower is open 0530-2100.
Which runway is the longest at KITH?
Runway 14/32 is the longest runway at 6,977 ft asphalt. Runway 15/33 is 2,018 ft turf.
Is runway 15/33 usable at night or in winter?
No. Runway 15/33 is closed at nights, during winter months and after heavy rain.
Which FBO is on the field at Ithaca Tompkins Intl?
Taughannock Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Does KITH have any lighting notes for after tower hours?
Yes. When the tower is closed, runway 32 approach lighting, runway 14/32 high intensity runway lights and taxiway lights are activated on CTAF. PAPI for runways 14 and 32 operates continuously.
Are there any operational cautions for flying into KITH?
Yes. The field is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 18 C. Deer and birds are also reported on and near the airport.

Get PilotGPT

Fly into KITH with confidence

Live ATC transcription, AI flight planning, POH search and georeferenced charts — offline-ready on iOS.

Download · 7-day free trial