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Ithaca Tompkins International Airport

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

7.3/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.0
Comfort & amenities7.5
Food & retail6.5
Ground access7.8
Reliability6.5
Lounges7.0

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 delivers quick, low-stress travel with short lines but limited amenities and flight options as a small regional hub.

Airportist Score

7.3/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.0
Comfort & amenities7.5
Food & retail6.5
Ground access7.8
Reliability6.5
Lounges7.0

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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Arrive
90 min
before departure
Typical security
8 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
15-25 min
Taxi / Rideshare
Cheapest to city
TCAT Route 32
$ · 20-30 min
On time
78%
of departures
Terminals
1

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Ithaca Tompkins International Airport

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

7.3/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.0
Comfort & amenities7.5
Food & retail6.5
Ground access7.8
Reliability6.5
Lounges7.0

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 Regional Airport exterior

Ithaca Tompkins Airport control tower from aircraft wing

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 cafe, conference rooms, and playground. Airside seating, charging, and a pet relief room.

Food

Café hours conflict on Saturdays

Prefer the cafe page for Saturday closure; confirm same-day if flying Saturday.

The dedicated cafe page lists Sunday–Friday 4:00 AM–5:00 PM and closed Saturdays; the homepage still says Monday–Sunday. Hours can follow flights; they stay open for delays that start before 5 PM. Vending is on both sides of security.

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
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

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.

8.0

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.5

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.5

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.8

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.5

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

7.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

~400K

Terminals

On-time departures

78%

Typical security

8 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for ITH.

Updated Sep 7, 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 Sun–Fri 4:00 AM–5:00 PM (cafe page says closed Saturdays; homepage still says daily)
Free Wi-Fi throughout; indoor playground landside; pet relief airside

7 official sources

Full guide

Explore the ITH guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

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Ithaca Tompkins International Airport

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

7.3/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.0
Comfort & amenities7.5
Food & retail6.5
Ground access7.8
Reliability6.5
Lounges7.0

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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Arrive
90 min
before departure
Typical security
8 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
15-25 min
Taxi / Rideshare
Cheapest to city
TCAT Route 32
$ · 20-30 min
On time
78%
of departures
Terminals
1

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 cafe, conference rooms, and playground. Airside seating, charging, and a pet relief room.

Food

Café hours conflict on Saturdays

Prefer the cafe page for Saturday closure; confirm same-day if flying Saturday.

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
Easy parking access
Proximity to Cornell and Finger Lakes

Watch out for

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.

8.0

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.5

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.5

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.8

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.5

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for ITH.

Updated Sep 7, 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

Full guide

Explore the ITH guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Taxi / RideshareCheapest: TCAT Route 32
View Getting There

ITHGuide

Terminal navigation guide

Terminal-change and gate-area notes pulled from the markdown guide.

From Terminals & Navigation

One passenger terminal. The 2019 project more than doubled it.
Six gates and four jet bridges (three added in 2019).
Check-in counters and self-service kiosks landside.
Blended TSA PreCheck lane: shoes and lightweight jackets stay on; liquids and electronics can stay in the bag. This is not a dedicated full PreCheck airport.

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 cafe, conference rooms, and playground. Airside seating, charging, and a pet relief room.

Food

Café hours conflict on Saturdays

Prefer the cafe page for Saturday closure; confirm same-day if flying Saturday.

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.

Security wait times

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

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 00:09 EDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 13, 04:10 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

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

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.

8.0

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.5

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.5

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.8

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.5

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

7.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

~400K

Terminals

On-time departures

78%

Typical security

8 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for ITH.

Updated Sep 7, 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 Sun–Fri 4:00 AM–5:00 PM (cafe page says closed Saturdays; homepage still says daily)
Free Wi-Fi throughout; indoor playground landside; pet relief airside

7 official sources

Full guide

Explore the ITH guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

ITHGuide

Terminal navigation guide

Terminal-change and gate-area notes pulled from the markdown guide.

From Terminals & Navigation

One passenger terminal. The 2019 project more than doubled it.
Six gates and four jet bridges (three added in 2019).
Check-in counters and self-service kiosks landside.
Blended TSA PreCheck lane: shoes and lightweight jackets stay on; liquids and electronics can stay in the bag. This is not a dedicated full PreCheck airport.

Ground transport guide

City-transfer, rideshare, train, and parking guidance from the markdown guide.

From Ground Transport & Parking

About 10 minutes from Cornell, Ithaca College, and downtown Ithaca.
Short-term and long-term lots sit next to the terminal. Take a ticket on entry. Pay by card at the exit, or cash at the machine inside. Short-term is closest and includes a small covered section.
First 30 minutes free. Then: 31–60 min $2; 1–2 h $3 both lots; 2–3 h $5 short-term / $4 long-term; 3–4 h $7 / $5; 4–5 h $8 / $6; 5–24 h $9.50 / $8; weekly $48 / $40.
Parking desk: 607-220-4699.
TCAT Route 32 (weekdays) and Route 72 (weekends).
Taxis and rideshare at the curb. Pre-arrange late arrivals.
On-site rentals: Avis, Budget, Hertz (hours above). After-hours pickup must be prearranged.
Ithaca Carshare is neighborhood-based, not an airport counter.

Ride to Ithaca

Pickup at ITH. Where the app supports it, dropoff is set to Ithaca city center for a live price.

To city center

Ithaca

~0.4 km

Typical fare

See app

Live quotes open in the ride app

On-demand apps

Uber → city Lyft → city

Fixed-price transfers

GetTransfer quotes Kiwitaxi quotes

Compare prepaid private transfers to Ithaca — useful overnight, with luggage, or when you want a locked-in fare before you land.

Cheapest

TCAT Route 32

Frequent service to Cornell and downtown Ithaca.

Time to city

20-30 min

Cost

Tip: Cheapest option; runs seven days a week.

FastestBest for luggage

Taxi / Rideshare

Curbside service to city center or hotels.

Time to city

15-25 min

Cost

Tip: Pre-arrange for late arrivals.

N/A

No rail service.

Time to city

N/A

Cost

N/A

Tip: Use bus or taxi instead.

ITHGuide

Terminal navigation guide

Terminal-change and gate-area notes pulled from the markdown guide.

From Terminals & Navigation

One passenger terminal. The 2019 project more than doubled it.
Six gates and four jet bridges (three added in 2019).
Check-in counters and self-service kiosks landside.
Blended TSA PreCheck lane: shoes and lightweight jackets stay on; liquids and electronics can stay in the bag. This is not a dedicated full PreCheck airport.

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 cafe, conference rooms, and playground. Airside seating, charging, and a pet relief room.

Food

Café hours conflict on Saturdays

Prefer the cafe page for Saturday closure; confirm same-day if flying Saturday.

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.

Security wait times

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

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 00:09 EDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 13, 04:10 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

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

Watch out for

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.

8.0

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.5

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.5

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.8

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.5

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for ITH.

Updated Sep 7, 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

Full guide

Explore the ITH guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Taxi / RideshareCheapest: TCAT Route 32
View Getting There

ITHGuide

Terminal navigation guide

Terminal-change and gate-area notes pulled from the markdown guide.

From Terminals & Navigation

One passenger terminal. The 2019 project more than doubled it.
Six gates and four jet bridges (three added in 2019).
Check-in counters and self-service kiosks landside.
Blended TSA PreCheck lane: shoes and lightweight jackets stay on; liquids and electronics can stay in the bag. This is not a dedicated full PreCheck airport.

Lounges

No airline lounge, Priority Pass lounge, or paid VIP room. Official pages list a cafe, seating, conference rooms, and a Military Courtesy Room — not a public lounge. Priority Pass search returns no ITH listing (nearby PP lounges are at SYR and BUF).

Ground transport guide

City-transfer, rideshare, train, and parking guidance from the markdown guide.

From Ground Transport & Parking

About 10 minutes from Cornell, Ithaca College, and downtown Ithaca.
Short-term and long-term lots sit next to the terminal. Take a ticket on entry. Pay by card at the exit, or cash at the machine inside. Short-term is closest and includes a small covered section.
First 30 minutes free. Then: 31–60 min $2; 1–2 h $3 both lots; 2–3 h $5 short-term / $4 long-term; 3–4 h $7 / $5; 4–5 h $8 / $6; 5–24 h $9.50 / $8; weekly $48 / $40.
Parking desk: 607-220-4699.
TCAT Route 32 (weekdays) and Route 72 (weekends).
Taxis and rideshare at the curb. Pre-arrange late arrivals.
On-site rentals: Avis, Budget, Hertz (hours above). After-hours pickup must be prearranged.
Ithaca Carshare is neighborhood-based, not an airport counter.

Ride to Ithaca

Pickup at ITH. Where the app supports it, dropoff is set to Ithaca city center for a live price.

To city center

Ithaca

~0.4 km

Typical fare

See app

Live quotes open in the ride app

On-demand apps

Uber → city Lyft → city

Fixed-price transfers

GetTransfer quotes Kiwitaxi quotes

Compare prepaid private transfers to Ithaca — useful overnight, with luggage, or when you want a locked-in fare before you land.

Cheapest

TCAT Route 32

Frequent service to Cornell and downtown Ithaca.

Time to city

20-30 min

Cost

Tip: Cheapest option; runs seven days a week.

FastestBest for luggage

Taxi / Rideshare

Curbside service to city center or hotels.

Time to city

15-25 min

Cost

Tip: Pre-arrange for late arrivals.

N/A

No rail service.

Time to city

N/A

Cost

N/A

Tip: Use bus or taxi instead.

Security wait times

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

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 00:09 EDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 13, 04:10 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Security wait times

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

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 00:09 EDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 13, 04:10 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

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