Schenectady County Airport

KSCH SCH Schenectady, NY

KSCH is the ICAO code for Schenectady County Airport (IATA SCH), located in Schenectady, NY.

The general aviation airport for New York's Capital Region, 3 miles from downtown Schenectady and 15 miles west of Albany.

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Airport guide

Schenectady County Airport sits in Scotia, NY, just across the Mohawk River from downtown Schenectady. It handles general aviation and charter traffic for the Capital Region without the congestion or slot restrictions of Albany International Airport, 15 miles east. The single main runway (10/28) stretches 7,000 feet, which accommodates most light and midsize jets comfortably.

For private passengers, KSCH offers a quieter alternative to Albany when your destination is Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, or the western Capital Region. There are no slot requirements or pre-departure clearance procedures. FBO services are available on the field. The terminal is small, which means fast ground turns and no crowded ramps.

Getting there

Downtown Schenectady is about 4 miles and 10 minutes by car. Albany is roughly 15 miles east, around 20 minutes in normal traffic. Saratoga Springs is 30 miles north, approximately 35 minutes. Car service can be arranged through the FBO or by booking directly with regional providers in advance. There is no on-demand ride service reliably available at the airport itself, so pre-arranging ground transport is recommended.