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Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport

Ithaca, US

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Ithaca Tompkins International Airport

Ithaca, United States · North America

ITH is a low-stress one-terminal hop for Cornell and the Finger Lakes, with short lines, cheap parking, and no lounge or operating café.

Airportist Score

6.5/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.8
Comfort & amenities6.6
Food & retail3.8
Ground access7.8
Reliability6.4
Lounges2.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Ithaca Tompkins International Airport

Ithaca, United States · North America

ITH is a low-stress one-terminal hop for Cornell and the Finger Lakes, with short lines, cheap parking, and no lounge or operating café.

Airportist Score

6.5/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.8
Comfort & amenities6.6
Food & retail3.8
Ground access7.8
Reliability6.4
Lounges2.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Typical security
8 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
10-20 min
Taxi / rideshare
Cheapest to city
TCAT Route 32
$1.50 · 25-40 min
On time
82%
of departures
Terminals
1
Passengers / year
68,209 CY2025 enplanements (FAA prelim)

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ITHGuide

ITHGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 90 minutes early

Airlines recommend 90 minutes. Bag check ends 45 minutes before departure.

TSA typically opens about 90 minutes before the scheduled departure. If the flight is delayed, still arrive on the original time — the checkpoint may close after other flights leave.

Terminal

One terminal, six gates

All commercial flights use the 2019-expanded single terminal with four jet bridges.

Landside conference rooms, playground, and a Military Courtesy Room. Airside seating, charging, and a pet relief room. The café space is vacant.

Food

Café is closed

Do not plan on a café meal. Bring food or use vending.

The dedicated cafe page says the 2nd Landing Café is closed and ITH is looking for a new vendor. The homepage and FAQ still list old hours — those pages are stale. Vending on both sides of security is the remaining food.

Status

Checkpoint is not 24 hours

TSA is staffed around the departure bank, not around the clock.

A delayed evening flight can leave you airside-ineligible if you arrive after other departures have gone.

Live conditions

Right now at ITH

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Short security lines
Walk-from-car parking
Proximity to Cornell and downtown Ithaca

Watch out for

Limited to Delta JFK and United IAD
Café is closed pending a new vendor
TSA is not staffed 24 hours

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.8

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.6

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

3.8

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.8

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.4

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

2.4

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

68,209 CY2025 enplanements (FAA prelim)

Terminals

1

On-time departures

82%

Typical security

8 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for ITH.

Updated Sep 30, 2026

Single terminal expanded in 2019 with six gates and four jet bridges
Delta nonstop to JFK; United nonstop to IAD
Terminal open about 3:30 AM to midnight; runway is 24 hours
TSA blended PreCheck lane; checkpoint is not 24 hours
2nd Landing Café is closed; airport is seeking a new vendor. Vending is on both sides of security
Free Wi-Fi throughout; indoor playground landside; pet relief airside

12 official sources

https://www.flyithaca.com/
https://www.flyithaca.com/faq
https://www.flyithaca.com/about
https://www.flyithaca.com/airlines
https://www.flyithaca.com/parking
https://www.flyithaca.com/cafe
https://www.flyithaca.com/car-rentals
https://www.flyithaca.com/conference-rooms
https://tcatbus.com/fare-pass-options/
https://tcatbus.com/tcats-2026-fall-service/
https://www.tsa.gov/news/press/releases/2026/01/15/45-fee-option-for-air-travelers-without-real-id-begins-february-1
https://www.faa.gov/airports/planning_capacity/passenger_allcargo_stats/passenger

Full guide

Explore the ITH guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Map
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport and the Ithaca city center
City center
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Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Taxi / rideshareCheapest: TCAT Route 32
View Getting There
Lounges
No airline lounge, Priority Pass lounge, DragonPass lounge, LoungeKey room, or paid VIP space. Official pages list a café space, seating, conference rooms, and a Military Courtesy Room — not a public lounge. Priority Pass has no ITH airport page (nearby PP lounges are at SYR and BUF).
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Traveler Tips
Arrive 90 minutes before departure. Airlines recommend it. Bag check ends 45 minutes before; boarding starts 30 minutes before. If you are checking a bag, the FAQ also asks for at least 60 minutes.
12 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
6 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Free Wi-FiVending only (café closed)Indoor Playground
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Water
There is no operating café to buy drinks from until a new vendor opens.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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🌫️5°C / 41°F

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 09:09 EDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Oct 21, 13:09 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.