---
iata: ITH
name: Ithaca Tompkins International Airport
city: Ithaca
country: United States
lastUpdated: '2026-08-29'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.flyithaca.com/'
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'
quickFacts:
  - 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 4:00 AM–5:00 PM daily, hours can follow flights'
  - Free Wi-Fi throughout; indoor playground landside; pet relief airside
bentoTips:
  - label: Timing
    title: Arrive 90 minutes early
    detail: >-
      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.
    summary: Airlines recommend 90 minutes. Bag check ends 45 minutes before departure.
    category: timing
  - label: Terminal
    title: 'One terminal, six gates'
    detail: >-
      Landside cafe, conference rooms, and playground. Airside seating,
      charging, and a pet relief room.
    summary: >-
      All commercial flights use the 2019-expanded single terminal with four jet
      bridges.
    category: terminal
  - label: Food
    title: 2nd Landing Café 4 AM–5 PM
    detail: >-
      They stay open for delays that start before 5 PM. Vending machines sit on
      both sides of security and take cash or card.
    summary: 'Open daily 4:00 AM–5:00 PM; hours can follow the flight schedule.'
    category: food
  - label: Status
    title: Checkpoint is not 24 hours
    detail: >-
      A delayed evening flight can leave you airside-ineligible if you arrive
      after other departures have gone.
    summary: 'TSA is staffed around the departure bank, not around the clock.'
    category: status
lounges: []
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 7.2
slug: ith
region: North America
---
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# Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH)
Ithaca, United States · North America
ITH delivers quick, low-stress travel with short lines but limited amenities and flight options as a small regional hub.
## Airportist Score

**7.2 / 10**
- Comfort: 7.5
- Navigation: 8.0
- Food: 6.5
- Transport: 7.8
- Disruption resilience: 6.5

## At a glance

- Passengers: ~400K
- Terminals: 1
- Typical security: 8 min
- On-time: 78%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- Short security lines
- Easy parking access
- Proximity to Cornell and Finger Lakes

## Watch out for

- Limited flight choices
- Cafe closes at 5 PM
- No lounges or extensive dining

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/ith/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/ith/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/ith/amenities.md)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/ith/tips.md)
- [Water](/airports/ith/water.md)
- [Full guide](/airports/ith/guide.md)
- [Disruptions](/airports/ith/disruptions.md)
- [Reviews](/airports/ith/reviews.md)