KROC

VFR

FREDERICK DOUGLASS/GREATER ROCHESTER INTL

ROCHESTER · NEW YORK

Elev
558.9'
Longest RWY
8,001'04/22
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR01:54Z
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Before you fly into KROC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,399.9'
MSL · field 558.9' + 841 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +5 · X/W 9 kt L

METAR & TAF KROC

Current METAR

Observed 01:54Z

KROC 280154Z 15010KT 10SM FEW200 BKN250 18/01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP184 T01830011
Wind
150° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 1°C
Altimeter
30.07 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
867 ft
Ceiling
25,000 ft AGL
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 SW
VFR sectional
DETROIT
Pattern altitude
841 ft AGL · 1,400 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
ROC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANDREW MOORE
Address
1200 BROOKS AVE, ROCHESTER NY 14624

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 10 kt
RWY 22
200°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
9 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 22

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 200° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,400 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored20° / 200°8,001 ftASPH22 R
10/2876° / 256°6,402 ftASPH10 R
07/2552° / 232°4,000 ftASPH07 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
048,001'8,001'8,001'8,001'PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF289', trees, 3080' from thr, 760' R of cntrln, slope 32
228,001'8,001'8,001'8,001'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR54', tree, 2080' from thr, 520' R of cntrln, slope 34
106,402'6,402'5,802'5,502'PAPI 4-box left(3°)62', trees, 1330' from thr, 460' R of cntrln, slope 18
286,402'6,402'6,402'5,802'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR68', trees, 1213' from thr, 663' R of cntrln, slope 14
074,000'4,000'4,000'4,000'58', pole, 1740' from thr, 320' R of cntrln, slope 26
254,000'4,000'4,000'4,000'PAPI 4-box right(3°)82', tree, 2720' from thr, 430' R of cntrln, slope 30

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.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 3

RWY 04
LS · CAT II
MCU
110.7
RWY 22
LS · CAT I
MWD
110.7
RWY 28
LD · CAT I
ROC
109.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 04
KROC · IAP
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Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLAJ8
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Available
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

  • Be alert during landing and takeoff on runways 25 and 28 because the thresholds are in close proximity to each other.Show FAA
  • Taxiway A2 is closed to heavy aircraft.Show FAA
  • Birds, deer, and coyote are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • An 80-foot obstacle lighted tower is located 1250 feet west of runway 04/22 centerline and 1000 feet south of the extended centerline of runway 10/28.Show FAA
  • Taxiway F from taxiway F1 to runway 07 is closed to aircraft with wingspan greater than 100 feet.Show FAA
  • Multiple unshielded lights are in the final approach area of runway 28.Show FAA
  • The terminal ramp is uncontrolled. Do not call for pushback or powerback. Advise ground control when ready to taxi for departure.Show FAA
  • The PAPI for runway 22 and the PAPIs for runways 10, 25, and 28 operate 24 hours.Show FAA
  • No practice approaches or maintenance engine run-ups are permitted between 2300 and 0600.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • J8Jet fuel type J8 is for Department of Defense aircraft.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 10/28Pavement classification rating value for runway 10/28 is 1190/F/C/X/T.Show FAA
  • 04/22Pavement classification rating value for runway 04/22 is 740/R/B/W/T.Show FAA
  • 07/25Runway 07/25 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger-carrying operations having more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger-carrying operations having more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07Runway 07 runway end identifier lights are controlled by the tower but are not monitored.Show FAA
  • 25Runway 25 runway end identifier lights are controlled by the tower but are not monitored.Show FAA
  • 10Runway 10 REIL is controlled by the air traffic control tower but not monitored.Show FAA
  • 10Runway 10 approach has a clearance slope ratio of 26 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 28Runway 28 approach has a ratio of 26 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Arresting gear

  • 28_EMASAn engineered materials arresting system 368 feet in length by 160 feet in width is located at the departure end of runway 28.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Flight notification service (ADCUS) is available.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 841 feet above ground level for single-engine aircraft and 1441 feet above ground level for multi-engine, turboprop, and jet aircraft.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KROC

Answer card
ICAO
KROC
Name
FREDERICK DOUGLASS/GREATER ROCHESTER INTL
Location
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
Elevation
558.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,399.9 ft MSL (841 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
3
Longest runway
04/22 · 8,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
3
Published frequencies
18
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester Intl is in Rochester, New York. Field elevation is 558.9 ft MSL. The airport has three asphalt runways. The longest is runway 04/22 at 8,001 ft. Tower service is available 24 hours. The field has 3 ILS approaches for runway ends 04, 22 and 28.

Pattern altitude is 841 ft AGL for single-engine aircraft. That is 1,399.9 ft MSL. Multi-engine, turboprop and jet traffic uses 1,441 ft AGL. The airport sits in Class C airspace. Expect busy radio work and normal Class C sequencing.

USAirports Flight Support is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Avflight Rochester is also on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. For a first arrival, pay attention to the published notes. Runway 28 has multiple unshielded lights in the final approach area. Runway 25 and 28 thresholds are close together. Runway 07 end identifier lights are tower-controlled but not monitored. Birds, deer and coyote have been reported on and near the airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any current noise or operational restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KROC for single-engine aircraft?
Pattern altitude is 841 ft AGL. That equals 1,399.9 ft MSL at KROC.
What is the pattern altitude at KROC for multi-engine and turbine traffic?
Pattern altitude is 1,441 ft AGL for multi-engine, turboprop and jet aircraft. Use that published value instead of a rule-of-thumb climb from field elevation.
What is the longest runway at KROC?
Runway 04/22 is the longest runway at 8,001 ft asphalt. That is the one to study first if you are planning a heavier arrival or departure.
Does KROC have ILS approaches?
Yes. KROC has 3 ILS approaches for runway ends 04, 22 and 28. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest minima and notes before you fly.
What are the tower hours at KROC?
The control tower is open 24 hours. Expect Class C communications and normal tower sequencing at all times.
Which FBOs are on the field at KROC?
USAirports Flight Support and Avflight Rochester are on the field. Both carry 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is there anything special to watch for on runway 28 at KROC?
Yes. Published remarks say there are multiple unshielded lights in the final approach area for runway 28. The field also has an EMAS at the departure end of runway 28.
Are there any runway or taxiway restrictions at KROC?
Yes. Runway 07/25 is not available for certain large scheduled and non-scheduled passenger operations. Taxiway F from F1 to runway 07 is closed to aircraft with wingspan greater than 100 feet. Taxiway A2 is closed to heavy aircraft.

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KROC Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester Intl