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 3,200 ft, broken clouds at 4,400 ft, overcast at 5,000 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,400 ft.
METAR KSYR 130954Z 00000KT 10SM FEW032 BKN044 OVC050 21/19 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02060194 $
What changed at KSYR?
Since the 0942Z (5:42 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0942Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KSYR
KSYR is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,400 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,250 ft (field elevation 421 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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 unlimited → 4,400 ft.
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 © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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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SYR UA /OV SYR/TM 1001/FL360/TP A320/TB CONS LGT CHOP
SYR UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SYRLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1001Reported at 10:01 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
SYR UA /OV SYR/TM 0838/FL370/TP B739/TB LGT CAT
SYR UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SYRLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0838Reported at 08:38 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CATTurbulence: light clear-air turbulence.⚠️ 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 28 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,800 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 28
- 38%
- 15
- 25%
- 33
- 24%
- 10
- 13%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0846Z (4:46 AM EDT)
TAF KSYR 130846Z 1309/1406 20011KT P6SM -RA OVC035 TEMPO 1309/1312 6SM BR OVC025 FM131200 26006G11KT P6SM BKN015 FM131800 28007G13KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 1320/1324 6SM -TSRA BR BKN050CB
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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
- 12h 53m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
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Historical Flying Weather at KSYR
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 2610 · 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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