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Western New York's primary gateway, serving Rochester and beyond.
Opened
1942
Location
Rochester, United States
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is the primary commercial airport serving the Rochester, New York metropolitan area and the broader Finger Lakes region. Operated by the Monroe County Airport Authority, it handles millions of passengers annually and connects the region to major domestic hubs.
The airport was renamed in 2004 to honor Frederick Douglass, the renowned abolitionist and social reformer who lived in Rochester for many years and published his antislavery newspaper, the North Star, there. This renaming reflects the city's deep historical ties to the abolitionist movement.
ROC offers direct flights to numerous major U.S. cities and serves as a convenient alternative to Buffalo Niagara or Syracuse for regional travelers. Its single terminal layout and relatively compact size make it a traveler-friendly facility with short security wait times.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal with multiple concourses handling all commercial and general aviation passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include taxis, rideshare services, rental cars, and regional bus connections, with the airport located approximately five miles southwest of downtown Rochester.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving ROC include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines, with connections to hubs such as Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Newark.
Notable facts
- ›Renamed in 2004 to honor Frederick Douglass, who lived in Rochester and published the abolitionist newspaper the North Star.
- ›Operated by the Monroe County Airport Authority.
- ›Located approximately 5 miles southwest of downtown Rochester, New York.
- ›Serves the broader Finger Lakes region of upstate New York.
- ›The airport's IATA code ROC has been in use for decades, predating the renaming in 2004.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
