Syracuse Hancock International Airport (KSYR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Syracuse Hancock International Airport in Syracuse, NY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (KSYR) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Syracuse, NY at 421 ft. KSYR reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (06, 10, 15, 24) — longest 9,013 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KSYR in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 5,000 ft, scattered clouds at 6,000 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.61 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSYR 290054Z 00000KT 10SM FEW050 SCT060 22/19 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP021 T02170194
What changed at KSYR?
Since the 2354Z (7:54 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 4,600 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for KSYR
KSYR is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 1,700 ft (field elevation 421 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KSYR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 9,013 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 15 | 7,499 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 28 | 9,013 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 33 | 7,499 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→0 kt, ceiling 25,000 ft → unlimited.
KSYR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Syracuse Hancock International Airport in Syracuse, NY: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KSYR is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KSYR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ARP UAL260 4131N 07635W 0037 F330 TB MODERATE SK IC
ARP UAL260 4131N 07635W 0037…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
UCA UA /OV UCA/TM 0020/FL400/TP B752/TB NEG 400/ LGT CHOP 380-340
UCA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV UCALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0020Reported at 00:20 UTC.FL400Altitude: 40,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG 400/ LGT CHOP 380-340Turbulence: none reported 400/ light chop 38,000–34,000 ft.Show raw report
ITH UA /OV KITH/TM 0014/FL028/TP E145/SK OVC028-TOPUNKN/RM APPROACH END RWY 14
ITH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KITHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0014Reported at 00:14 UTC.FL028Altitude: 2,800 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC028-TOPUNKNSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM APPROACH END RWY 14Remarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL915 4205N 07435W 0012 F350 234/035KT TB CONT MOD CHOP IC
ARP UAL915 4205N 07435W 0012…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
SYR UA /OV K09/TM 2342/FL350/TP A333/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
SYR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV K09Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2342Reported at 23:42 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOPTurbulence: intermittent light chop.Show raw report
BGM UA /OV HNK/TM 2335/FL390/TP B788/TB CONS LGT
BGM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HNKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2335Reported at 23:35 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP B788Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.Show raw report
SYR UA /OV SYR270030/TM 2320/FL350/TP A321/TB CONT LGT CHOP OCNL MOD 350-310
SYR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SYR270030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2320Reported at 23:20 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONT LGT CHOP OCNL MOD 35…Turbulence: cont light chop occasional moderate 35,000–31,000 ft.Show raw report
ITH UA /OV ITH280030/TM 2240/FL350/TP E75L/TB LGT-MOD 350
ITH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ITH280030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2240Reported at 22:40 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD 350Turbulence: light to moderate 350.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSYR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSYR reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 2,300 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 28
- 45%
- 33
- 21%
- 10
- 18%
- 15
- 16%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2354Z (7:54 PM EDT)
TAF KSYR 282354Z 2900/2924 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 OVC040 TEMPO 2900/2904 BKN025 FM290400 28004KT 6SM BR OVC025 TEMPO 2904/2907 OVC015 FM290700 28004KT 6SM BR OVC015 FM291500 31008KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC020
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KSYR
- IATA
- SYR
- FAA LID
- SYR
- City
- Syracuse
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 421 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.1112, -76.1063
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 9,013 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 132.05 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 23h 19m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Syracuse Academy of Science — Syracuse, NY · 5 mi
- Oneida Lake Flyers Association, Jamesville Rd — Syracuse, NY · 6 mi
- Syracuse Thunderbirds -County Rte 12 — Pennellville, NY · 11 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSYR reported VFR conditions during about 79.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 248 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.0 kt, calm 13.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61.1 | 25.7 | 10.0 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 64.5 | 20.6 | 10.1 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 75.1 | 16.0 | 6.0 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 81.1 | 14.8 | 3.2 | 0.9 |
| May | 85.8 | 10.7 | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| Jun | 86.6 | 10.1 | 2.6 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 91.0 | 7.3 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 89.9 | 8.4 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 87.5 | 9.7 | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| Oct | 82.1 | 14.0 | 3.2 | 0.8 |
| Nov | 77.5 | 16.8 | 4.4 | 1.3 |
| Dec | 61.8 | 26.3 | 8.4 | 3.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.1 kt |
| Feb | 8.4 kt |
| Mar | 8.2 kt |
| Apr | 8.0 kt |
| May | 6.4 kt |
| Jun | 6.1 kt |
| Jul | 5.5 kt |
| Aug | 5.5 kt |
| Sep | 5.4 kt |
| Oct | 6.5 kt |
| Nov | 7.5 kt |
| Dec | 8.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSYR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Syracuse Hancock International Airport in Syracuse, NY shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KSYR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSYR?+
KSYR has 6 runways — 06, 10, 15, 24, 28, 33; the longest is 9,013 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSYR report its own weather?+
Yes — Syracuse Hancock International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSYR have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSYR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSYR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSYR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSYR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Syracuse Hancock International Airport (KSYR) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Syracuse Hancock International Airport (KSYR)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Syracuse Hancock International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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