๐บ๐ธ Cortland, United States of America
Cortland County Chase Field (CTX/N03) is a significant public-use general aviation facility located in Cortland County, New York, serving the city of Cortland and the surrounding Finger Lakes region. As a primary air link for central New York, the airport supports a variety of flight operations, including private aviation, corporate travel, and flight training. It plays a vital role in supporting the local economy and providing a convenient gateway for visitors to the State University of New York (SUNY) at Cortland and the many outdoor recreational areas of the region. The terminal building is a functional and well-maintained facility that serves as the center for airport administration and pilot services. Inside, visitors will find a welcoming pilot's lounge with comfortable seating, a flight planning area, and clean restroom facilities. Although the airport does not support regular scheduled commercial airline service, the terminal is designed to handle the needs of transient aviators and their passengers with high efficiency. Amenities at CTX include high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the building and a selection of local informational materials to assist visitors in exploring the nearby historical and recreational attractions. Operational capacity at Chase Field is supported by a single paved runway (06/24) measuring approximately 3,400 feet in length, which is designed to support a wide range of light general aviation aircraft. Navigation through the terminal is exceptionally easy due to its compact and logical layout. For ground transportation, the airport is located within a few kilometers of the Cortland town center, with taxi services and private vehicle transfers readily available to transport visitors to their final destination, the SUNY campus, or the scenic Finger Lakes waterfront.
Connecting through Cortland County Chase Field (CTX), also known as FAA identifier N03, offers a highly efficient general aviation gateway to central New York and the Finger Lakes region. Located just one mile west of the city and a five-minute drive from the SUNY Cortland campus, the airport is an ideal choice for visitors to the university or regional business hubs. For transient pilots, the field provides 24-hour self-service 100LL AvGas and Jet-A (Prist premixed) via a credit card terminal, though the facility is typically only staffed by the County Highway Department on weekdays between 07:00 and 15:30. Since there are no on-site rental car desks, travelers should pre-arrange ground transportation; local taxi services like Cortland Taxi are reliable, and while Uber and Lyft operate in the area, availability can be sparse during off-peak hours. For budget-conscious 'connections' to campus, Cortland Transit Route 2 serves the nearby West Campus Apartments, and a 'Dial-a-Ride' curb-to-curb service can be scheduled with 24 hours' notice. Pilots should be aware that the 3,400-foot asphalt runway (06/24) is equipped with an AWOS-3 on 132.225 for real-time weather updates. During the winter months, be mindful that snow removal is performed during daytime hours only; it is critical to check NOTAMs before arrival, especially during periods of heavy lake-effect snow common to the region. The terminal building offers high-speed Wi-Fi and a pilot's lounge, providing a comfortable space to wait for a pickup or complete flight planning before departure.
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Minimum domestic connection:
45 minutes
International connections:
90 minutes
Interline transfers:
120 minutes
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Last updated: January 1980 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources