What is utica airport new york?

The Utica International Airport, also known as the Oneida County Airport, is located between the cities of Rome, Utica, and Griffiss Technology Park in Oneida County, New York. It is a public-use airport and serves general aviation, corporate, and military aircraft operations. The airport covers an area of 1,105 acres and has two runways, one of which is paved and the other is grass.

The airport's main terminal building comprises a passenger waiting area, a restaurant, and a gift shop. It also has a fixed-base operator (FBO) that offers fueling, maintenance, and charter services. The airport currently receives a limited number of commercial flights from Allegiant Air, providing connectivity to Florida and South Carolina.

The airport is the home base for the Eastern Air Defense Sector of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and the New York National Guard. It also plays a critical role in supporting Griffiss Business and Technology Park, a strategic business and industrial hub of the region.