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Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport

Rochester, United States
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18
Destinations
KROC
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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.
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Route map (18 destinations)

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Routes

ROC → BOSAA · CRJ
ROC → CLTAA · 319
ROC → DCAAA · CRJ E70
ROC → PHLAA · DH3
ROC → YYZAC · BEH
ROC → ORDAA · ERD ER4
ROC → ATLAF · M88 M90
ROC → ATLAZ · M88
ROC → JFKB6 · E90
ROC → LGADL · CR7
ROC → MSPDL · CR7
ROC → ATLDL · M90 M88
ROC → JFKDL · ERJ
ROC → DTWDL · CR9 CRJ
ROC → MCOFL · 73W
ROC → MDWFL · 73W
ROC → ATLKL · M90 M88
ROC → CLEUA · DH2 DH3
ROC → EWRUA · DH2 ERJ DH3
ROC → IADUA · ER4 DH2 CR7 CRJ
ROC → ORDUA · 320 738 319
ROC → DCAUS · CRJ E70
ROC → BOSUS · CRJ
ROC → CLTUS · 319
ROC → ORDUS · ER4
ROC → PHLUS · CRJ E70 DH8 E75
ROC → MDWWN · 73W
ROC → BWIWN · 73W
ROC → MCOWN · 73W
ROC → TPAWN · 73W
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City & Place Guide

Flower City on the Genesee: arts, innovation, and lakeside charm.

Rochester, New York sits along the southern shore of Lake Ontario and the winding Genesee River. Once an industrial powerhouse known for Kodak and Xerox, the city has reinvented itself as a hub for higher education, optics research, and a thriving arts scene.

Visitors find a compact, walkable downtown surrounded by distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character. The city's park system, largely designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, gives Rochester an unusually green and pleasant feel for a mid-sized American city.

  • •George Eastman Museum — world's oldest photography museum in a stunning mansion
  • •Strong National Museum of Play — massive, interactive museum beloved by families
  • •High Falls — dramatic 96-foot waterfall right in the heart of downtown
  • •Memorial Art Gallery — encyclopedic collection spanning 5,000 years of art
  • •Seneca Park Zoo — intimate zoo along the Genesee River gorge
  • •Rochester Public Market — lively year-round market open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Getting around: Rochester is best explored by car, as the city is spread out and public transit is limited. The Regional Transit Service (RTS) operates bus routes across the metro area, but schedules can be infrequent. Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft are widely available and practical for most trips. A free trolley circulates downtown on weekdays during business hours.

Best time: Late May through September offers the most pleasant weather, with the famous Lilac Festival in May being a peak highlight.

Local food: Try a Rochester-style garbage plate, a hearty diner creation of meat, home fries, and macaroni salad topped with hot sauce, then finish with a white hot from a local coney island stand.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

Passport, Visa & Immigration

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