American Airlines now offers daily service to and from Charlotte Douglass International Airport (CLT), American’s second largest hub. CLT is a very well-connected, innovative and customer-focused airport. We put together some fast facts to help you get familiar with CLT so you can know what to expect if you utilize the new daily service for any upcoming travel. Service &

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Air travel for the upcoming holiday season is going to look quite different than in the past. In a typical year, over 100 million Americans would be booking travel plans during the holiday season; in 2019 that number soared to over 115 million. Although the next few months will show a drastic decrease in air travel compared to previous years,

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The Military Courtesy Room was a new addition in the 2019 renovation of the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, and it’s a space that our airport is very proud to offer. The room is located pre-security near the café, and includes sofas, cable TV, a sink, microwave and more. Airport Director and Retired Air Force Maj. General Mike Hall is particularly

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  On Saturday, September 26, the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) and Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons hosted Moment of Movement: Giving Our Youth a Flying Start and raised $25,930 for local families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.   “I am so proud of our community for coming together for this great cause and am thrilled we were able

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  Mike Hall recently accepted an invitation to serve on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee for the New York Aviation Management Association (NYAMA), with a mission to strike a vision for diversity and inclusion in the NYS aviation workforce. The Diversity and Inclusion Committee was recently reformed after lapsing several years ago. This reformation has been spearheaded by Christina Callahan,

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The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted families and employers in our community. As caregivers re-enter the workforce, many are in need of immediate childcare assistance. The Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) and the Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons are pleased to announce Moment of Movement: Giving Our Youth a Flying Start, a fundraiser to benefit United Way of Tompkins County and the Ithaca Youth Bureau. All proceeds will provide childcare and enrichment activity resources to families as well as help employers retain their workforce.

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We have one more very exciting Pilot Profile – Eric Hummel, Executive Director and Chief Flight Instructor at The East Hill Flying Club! For Eric, airplanes and flying have been a central theme in his life since he was a young boy. His father had a friend who was a Private Pilot, and he took Eric for his first airplane

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Our celebration of aviation will come to a close with our final ‘Pilot Profile’. Last but not least, we’re featuring Art Muka, Professor Emeritus of Entomology at Cornell University and longtime member of The East Hill Flying Club! Art’s aviation experience started during World War II, when he volunteered in the V-5 Naval Aviation Cadet Program. He was a naval

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Happy National Aviation Day! Believe it or not, Ithaca, New York has a deep history with aviation. If you live in or frequently visit Ithaca, you may be aware that our airport, the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) has been in business since the 1950’s. However, aviation in Ithaca and neighboring towns dates back to the very early 1900s. In

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Today, in our continued celebration of National Aviation Day, we are highlighting our very own Airport Director, Mike Hall! Mike has a very rich history with aviation, including an amazing career flying for the United States Air Force. As a child in the 50s, Mike became fascinated with the bloom in aviation that began during WWII. The X Planes in

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Did you know that Wednesday is National Aviation Day? We’re celebrating by putting the spotlight on some impressive members of our thriving aviation community! There are countless pilots and aviation enthusiasts in the area, but we’re starting with Alex Torea. At age 27, Alex flies private jets for a living AND owns his airplane! Alex got involved in aviation at

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The New York State Travel Advisory went into effect on June 25th with the intention of protecting New York’s successful containment of COVID-19. Designated states continue to be added and removed, with new mandates being regularly released to enforce the advisory. All travelers flying into New York State are expected to quarantine for 14 days if they have recently traveled

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As we begin to welcome more and more passengers back into our terminal, we want to be absolutely transparent about what we and our airline partners are doing to keep everyone safe. We also want to be very clear about what changes travelers can expect, and what is expected of travelers. Travelers flying into New York State after April 1,

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We’ve carefully reopened here in Tompkins County and daily life is slowly starting to feel somewhat normal. Restaurants are opening for indoor and outdoor seating, many retail stores are open for in-person shopping, and everyone’s hair is back to its desired length! Although many beloved activities are back on the table, social distancing and mask wearing remains a priority, as

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The Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) is very quiet these days.  Only a handful of flights are coming in and out per day.  But our cleaners are still cleaning, TSA workers are still screening, airline employees are working, and rental cars are available.  Why? Despite the current travel restrictions, essential travel is still permitted.  Medical workers are flying throughout the

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 Delta  CEO Ed Bastian has released several messages detailing the specific steps that Delta has taken to ensure safety for passengers and employees. The latest message also mentioned how Delta is helping in the fight against COVID-19, including the transport of medical supplies, repatriation flights, and free flights for medical volunteers to certain U.S. regions that have been significantly impacted

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The Ithaca Tompkins International Airport’s leadership team is closely monitoring the developments related to COVID-19 regionally and globally. Our team is doing everything possible to ensure the safety of our passengers and employees. At this time, Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) is operating under normal conditions and working closely with airline partners to continue providing service and safe connections. The

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The coronavirus pandemic has raised concerns and restrictions for air travelers.  Here are some health tips you can use to reduce your susceptibility to cold and flu viruses Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth

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We are saddened by the news that, Karl, a member of our ITH family has suffered a devastating loss. If you would like to contribute to the family during this time, please click here.

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Our 2020 Client Appreciation Week was a success! We handed out free baked goods and coffee courtesy of Ithaca Coffee Co., along with free swag items ranging from pop-sockets to luggage tags to reusable bags. Passengers flying in and out of ITH were also able to enter raffle for a $500 travel voucher, as well as leave comments about the

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Are you traveling in or out of our airport this week? Look for our client appreciation booth! Beginning January 15th  and ending January 17th we’ll be welcoming back students and thanking the community that travels in and out of the Ithaca Airport. Most travelers flying in and out will be seeing our newly renovated airport for the first time, as

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On Wednesday, January 8, 2020, the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport welcomed more than 200 community members for a Business After Hours and celebration of the newly renovated airport. The Business After Hours is a monthly networking event produced by the Tompkins Chamber of Commerce. The evening included food, drink, music, speeches, prizes and exclusive tours of the new airport. Remarks

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Thank you to all who participated in our 2019-2020 photo contest! We had so many incredible photos to choose from. These 12 photos will be displayed as a gallery in the non-secure side of our airport, so anyone is welcome to come view them. We will release an announcement on Facebook and flyithaca.com when the gallery is installed. Please comment

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Ithaca Tompkins International Airport is pleased to announce the completion of its $34.8 million modernization and expansion. The funding was granted in 2018 by Governor Andrew Cuomo, to whom ITH is very grateful. Without his initial funding and continued support throughout this renovation, ITH would not be able to continue promoting economic growth for the Southern Tier. This exciting redevelopment

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If you’ve been up to the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport recently, you may have noticed that the new signage says just that: Ithaca Tompkins International Airport. “Regional” has slowly been replaced with “international” inside and outside the new terminal – but what exactly does this mean? Direct airline flights to Paris? Not yet! Along with new gates, new jet bridges

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On Wednesday, November 6th, Airport Director Mike Hall helped welcome and congratulate 29 new United States Citizens into Tompkins County. The ceremony took place in the Tompkins County courthouse, which was packed with petitioners, families, friends, and community members. The ceremony featured music by Johnny Russo and London McDaniels, along with speeches by Tompkins County Legislator Mike Sigler and Mike

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During the early stages of the construction of Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)’s new terminal, the construction crew discovered a time capsule that had been buried within the previous terminal’s wall during the 1994 renovation. The time capsule, looking slightly deformed, included contents such as the program from the May 21, 1994 Grand Opening Ceremony, photos of then- ITH staff,

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The Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport is looking for photographers of all levels to submit their photos that represent Ithaca, NY! The primary purpose of the contest is to select the top ten photo submissions and display them in the new terminal, which will be open and fully functional in January, when the gallery will be installed. Most of the construction

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The Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport is featured in the October 2019 edition of Business View North America, as part of their series on best practices of regional airports! The article beautifully highlights the past, present, and future of ITH, using several quotes from Airport Director, Mike Hall. The article is titled “The Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport – An Economic Powerhouse”,

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In 1994, then-Airport Director Robert A. Nicholas wrote a letter to the future. Read it here!

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Sunday, October 20th was International Day of the Air Traffic Controller, marking the anniversary of the IFATCA (International Federation of the Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations), which was founded in October of 1961. The day also celebrates all the men and women around the world, often referred to as ‘Guardians of the Sky’, who work to help make air travel the

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The weather of Upstate New York, especially in the winter months, can be unpredictable and messy. Running an airport in such weather can be a tricky and laborious task. As technology continues to advance, opportunities to work smarter and more efficiently in snowy conditions are arising. ITH has capitalized on these advancements, adopting technology not from the aviation industry, but

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On Friday, September 13th, the aviation community came together to honor and remember Ithaca native David Fairbanks, a recent inductee into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame. His friend, Tom Appleton, spoke of his fond memories with David during their career together in aviation. All proceeds of the dinner benefited the future endeavors of the Ithaca Aviation Heritage Foundation. Guests were

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Despite a dreary start to the morning, over 300 runners ran the Runway 5K, and hundreds more came throughout the morning to enjoy a pancake breakfast at East Hill Flying Club, check out cars and firetrucks, test out some delicious desserts at the Rotary Club Bake-Off and watch the B-17 take flight! Check out some of the highlights from the

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On Saturday, September 14th, the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport will open its doors, and its runway, to the whole community! All the activities we have planned are sure to make for an amazing day, so if you’re not ready and excited yet, we’re here to remind you that there is a LOT to be excited about! Bring the whole family

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Come celebrate aviation by honoring one of aviation’s finest, David Fairbanks, and the one-year anniversary of Tommy’s flight, all while dining under the wing of a B17! Tours of the B17 will be available during the event. David Fairbanks, an Ithaca native, was recently inducted into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame for his many aviation achievements. Proceeds go towards continued

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In anticipation of the B-17’s soon arrival to ITH, we thought we’d provide you with a little history behind the spectacular WWII aircraft!

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Whether you are visiting Ithaca for a mid-summer vacation or call this beautiful region of New York State your year-round home, there are plenty of things to do here during these warm months!

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The Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport is looking a little different lately, we are building the airport of the future! Our construction crew has been doing an outstanding job with the progress on ITH’s construction, making huge advancements daily. From the entryway to upgrading our energy system, ITH is updating just about everything to make your experiences flying with us the

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Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport is excited to announce that ITH is the recipient of $10 million in federal funding as part of a U.S. Department of Transportation grant, and the FAA Airport Improvement Program. The federal funding received will go towards further updates and expansion efforts as part of the $24.7 million dollar renovation.

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ITH is your one-stop connection to over 750 global destinations through connecting hubs in D.C., Charlotte, Philadelphia, and Detroit via Delta Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines respectively.

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Here at ITH, we are thrilled to announce the addition of a third daily flight from ITH to D.C. with United Airlines! Starting April 29th, the third nonstop flight is available daily from ITH to IAD.

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See what’s changing at ITH! Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport is excited to report that the second phase of construction is underway. Phase 2 includes demolition, reconstruction, and updates to many areas of the airport that passengers will utilize.

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Earlier this month, Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport hosted the Airport Microgrid Summit with Rocky Mountain Institute. With the mission of building a solar powered airport of the future, the conference discussed the challenges and opportunities associated with developing a microgrid at ITH.

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We are excited to announce that Streeter Associates, of Elmira, NY, has been awarded the construction contract for the second phase of the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport terminal expansion project. Tompkins County Legislators, by unanimous vote, awarded Streeter the contract for its submitted bid of $18,276.000. (Legislator Deborah Dawson was excused.) Phase 2 of the project involves elements including renovation

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On Wednesday, February 20th, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that $23.6 million will be awarded to 31 airports statewide under the State Aviation Capital Grant Program in support of airport modernization, operational improvements, and safety enhancement projects. The Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) is set to receive $1.5 million to construct a new shared vehicle and aircraft fuel facility. “The Ithaca

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Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) is gearing up to introduce our new non-stop service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) on December 22nd. With weekly Saturday flights departing Ithaca around 9 am, traveling to CLT will connect you to so many international and national one-stop destinations.

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ITH is gearing up to begin the new American Airlines service to Charlotte-Douglas International Airport in a few short weeks! From endless attractions to beautiful scenery, Ithaca and Charlotte have more in common than you’d think. With weekly Saturday flights starting December 22nd, there’s just enough time to start planning your trip to Charlotte, NC!

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Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport Customer Appreciation Days Nov 19 – 21 As we approach the busiest air travel day of the year, we at the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) would like to take the time to acknowledge what we’re most thankful for – all of you! As a small show of our gratitude for our incredible community, we will

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Ithaca Runway 5k Ithaca’s annual Runway 5k race and Airport Day is coming up soon! Whether you’re a newbie to running or getting back into the game, preparing for a race can be intimidating. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back! Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) has collaborated with Infinity Athletics to give you some tips on training for the Runway

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