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Massena International Airport Richards Field

Massena, New YorkElevation 215 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 5,601 ft

05/23
Dimensions
5,601 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0531°T
Landing length (LDA)5,601 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,601 / 5,601 / 5,601 ft
ILSILS
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23211°T
Landing length (LDA)5,601 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,601 / 5,601 / 5,601 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
09/27
Dimensions
4,000 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0976°T
Landing length (LDA)4,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,000 / 4,000 / 4,000 ft
REILYes
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27256°T
Landing length (LDA)4,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,000 / 4,000 / 4,000 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Massena International Airport Richards Field is in Massena, New York. Field elevation 215 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerDYLAN CASSELMAN
Manager phone315-769-7605
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0400–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKMSS / MSS
SectionalMONTREAL
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BURLINGTON
CustomsAirport of entry
RegionNew York
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.9362, -74.8443
Distance from city2 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.000
UNICOM123.000
FREQUENCIES

Communications

135.25
BOSTON APP/DEP
A/D
128.075
ASOS
ASOS
122.2
BURLINGTON RDO
RDO
123
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
123.000
CTAF
CTAF
123.000
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›RWY 09 FIRST 50 FT NOT GRVD. RWY 27 FIRST 50 FT NOT GRVD.
›FREQUENT CONCENTRATION OF SEAGULLS AND CANADA GEESE ON AND INVOF ARPT PARTICULARLY DURG POOR WX PERIODS.
›CTN NVD OPS CONDUCTED PERIODICALLY IN ARPT TFC PAT AREA.
›MIL HEL TRNG ON & INVOF ARPT.
›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859 .
›INDEX A COVERAGE AVBL DURG ATNDC HRS. FOR EMERGS OUTSIDE OF ATNDC HRS, CALL ST LAWRENCE CO EMERG SVCS AT 911.
›421 FT LGTD/MKD TWR 6000 FT S OF ARPT.
›BIRDS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
›RY CONDS RPRTD DUR NML HRS OF OPN.
›OVERNIGHT ACFT PARKING AVBL AT TERMINAL APRON.
›AFTER ATTENDANCE HRS VEHICLE & PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO FBO APRON & HANGAR ONLY AVBL WITH KEY CARD FOR AUTOMATIC GATE.
›COMMUTER AIRCRAFT SECURE AREA CLOSED TO GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT CLEARING CUSTOMS. PARKING AVAILABLE TO RIGHT OF TERMINAL BUILDING.
›PPR 24 HRS FOR ACFT OPS WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS CALL AMGR (315) 769-7605.
›RWY 05 FIRST 50 FT NOT GRVD.
›PCR VALUE: 360/F/D/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 343/F/D/X/T
›ACTVT REIL RWY 05, 09 & 27; PAPI RWY 23, 27; HIRL RWY 05/23; MIRL RWY 09/27; TWY LGTS - CTAF. PAPI RWY 05 OPR CONSLY.
›FILED FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KMSS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
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What is the field elevation at KMSS?
KMSS sits at 215 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
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