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· METAR12:54Z
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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 25
H/W +9 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KROC

Current METAR

Observed 12:54Z

KROC 121254Z 24009KT 10SM FEW045 SCT140 BKN240 26/21 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP053 T02610206 $
Wind
240° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.69 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,298 ft
Ceiling
24,000 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
240° · 9 kt
RWY 25
232°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 232° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,400 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/2220° / 200°8,001 ftASPH22 R
10/2876° / 256°6,402 ftASPH10 R
07/25Favored52° / 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KROC FREDERICK DOUGLASS/GREATER ROCHESTER INTL in ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, showing runways 04/22, 10/28, 07/25 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • NO PRACTICE APCHS OR MAINT ENG RUN-UPS BTN 2300-0600.
  • BE ALERT DURG LNDG/TKOF RYS 25 & 28 - THLDS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO EACH OTHER.
  • BIRDS; DEER & COYOTE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • 80 FT OBST LGTD TWR 1250 FT WEST OF RY 04/22 CNTRLN 1000 FT SOUTH OF EXTDD CNTRLN RY 10/28.
  • MULTIPLE UNSHIELDED LGTS IN FINAL APCH AREA RY 28.
  • TWY "A2" CLSD TO HEAVY ACFT.
  • TWY "F" FROM TWY "F1" TO RY 07 CLSD TO ACFT W/WINGSPAN GREATER THAN 100 FT.
  • PAPI RWY 22; PAPI RWY 10, RWY 25 AND RWY 28 OPERATE 24 HRS.
  • TERMINAL RAMP IS UNCONTROLLED. DO NOT CALL FOR PUSH/POWER BACK. ADVISE GROUND CONTROL WHEN READY TO TAXI FOR DEPARTURE.

Fuel notes

  • J8FOR DOD ACFT.

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22PCR VALUE: 740/R/B/W/T
  • 10/28PCR VALUE: 1190/F/C/X/T
  • 07/25RWY 07/25 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07RY 07 REIL CONTROLLED BY ATCT BUT NOT MONITORED.
  • 10RY 10 REIL CONTROLLED BY ATCT BUT NOT MONITORED.
  • 25RY 25 REIL CONTROLLED BY ATCT BUT NOT MONITORED.
  • 10RWY 10 APCH RATIO 26:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.
  • 28RWY 28 APCH RATIO 26:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.

Arresting gear

  • 28_EMASENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 368 FT IN LENGTH BY 160 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 28.

Other notes

  • ARPT EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959
  • FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS ) AVAILABLE.
  • TPA: 841 FT AGL SINGL ENG, 1441 FT AGL MULT ENG/TURBOPROP/JET.

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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
240° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

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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