Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport

KITH / ITH

Ithaca, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
21:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
4 kt
170°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KITH 042156Z 17004KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP232 T00940022 I1000 PNO
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
985 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,099 ft)
Pressure Alt
837 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 381 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KITH 041742Z 0418/0518 00000KT P6SM BKN010 FM041900 00000KT P6SM SCT030 FM050600 VRB03KT 6SM BR BKN018 FM051000 00000KT 4SM -RA BR OVC008 FM051700 VRB03KT 3SM RA BR BKN004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:34Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
06:00Z FM050600
+8h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Mist
10:00Z FM051000
+12h
IFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Light Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ITH
14 ✈️
32
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
6,601 ft 150 ft ASP 134°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
2,018 ft 50 ft GRS 138°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KITH

4,816 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.8%
MVFR
32.5%
IFR
8.5%
LIFR
3.3%

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -20°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 9.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.1%
NE
1.9%
E
8.5%
SE
11.4%
S
13.5%
SW
7.1%
W
20.1%
NW
21.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.4°C
Range: -20°C to 27°C
-20°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 8.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 5%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,816 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KITH
IATA Code: ITH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,099 ft MSL

Location

City: Ithaca
Country: US
Latitude: 42.491001°
Longitude: -76.458397°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 6,601 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 2,018 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport

Overview

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport serves the Finger Lakes region of central New York, providing critical aviation infrastructure for Tompkins County. Located at an elevation of 1,099 feet MSL, the airport supports both general aviation and regional commercial operations. Its two runways offer flexible landing options for aircraft operating in this upstate New York location.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates highly variable flying conditions throughout the year, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevalent 63.1% of the time. Pilots can expect significant weather variability, with temperature ranges from -18°C to 27°C and prevailing westerly winds averaging 9.2 knots. September through November offer the most consistently favorable VFR flying conditions, with minimal weather-related restrictions.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a primary 6,601-foot asphalt runway (14/32) and a secondary 2,018-foot grass runway (15/33). Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. The terrain and location suggest potential for moderate terrain-induced wind variations and potential localized weather effects typical of the Finger Lakes region.

Approach Considerations

Wind data suggests consistent westerly winds, which generally favor approaches on runways 14 and 15. Average crosswind components remain relatively low at 4.7-4.9 knots, providing comfortable landing conditions for most aircraft. Pilots should anticipate potential visibility reductions, with observations showing 3.1% of reports featuring visibility below 3 statute miles and occasional fog conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.