Tri-Cities Airport (CZG)

Welcome to Tri-Cities Airport (ICAO: KCZG | FAA: CZG) — a Village of Endicott-owned, public-use general aviation facility proudly serving the Southern Tier of New York. Conveniently located just three nautical miles southwest of Endicott’s central business district, Tri-Cities Airport plays a vital role in local transportation, economic development, and community history.

Our History

Tri-Cities Airport has deep roots in local aviation history:

  • Founded: Planned in 1934, commissioned in 1936

  • Original Facilities: Three gravel runways, passenger terminal, control tower, and café

  • Notable Era: Served as the principal airport for the Endicott–Johnson City–Binghamton region through the early 1950s

  • WPA Legacy: Early infrastructure included Works Progress Administration-built hangars and facilities

  • Modernization: Runway 3-21 was paved, lengthened, and upgraded in the 1980s

While some of the historic facilities, such as the main hangar and original terminal tower, have been removed or abandoned, the airport remains an enduring part of Endicott’s legacy of industry, innovation, and regional connectivity.

A Community Asset

Tri-Cities Airport is more than a general aviation facility—it’s a community asset that:

  • Supports local pilots and aviation enthusiasts

  • Provides access for emergency services, medical flights, and air taxi operations

  • Offers educational and recreational opportunities for future generations of aviators

For questions about airport access, hangar availability, or flight operations, please contact Doug Malarkey.

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Facilities and operations

  • Runway 3/21
    Asphalt surface, 3,900 ft x 75 ft
    Equipped with medium-intensity edge lighting, runway end identifier lights, and Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI) on Runway 21

  • AWOS-3
    An Automated Weather Observing System provides up-to-the-minute weather information to pilots. Following floods in 2006 and 2011, the AWOS was rebuilt in 2015 and elevated above historical water levels.

  • Taxiways
    Includes a parallel taxiway and several connectors. The former Runway 9-27, once used for crosswinds, now serves in part as a taxiway.

  • Lighting & Beacon
    Tri-Cities is equipped with a rotating airport beacon. However, surrounding hills—particularly to the north—may restrict visibility of the beacon from certain angles.

Aircraft Activity (as of Jan 2008)

  • Annual Operations: 48,200 (average of 132 per day)

    • 89% General Aviation

    • 10% Air Taxi

    • <1% Military

  • Based Aircraft: 52

    • 86% Single-Engine

    • 6% Multi-Engine

    • 8% Gliders

Navigation and Instrument Approaches

Tri-Cities Airport supports both traditional and modern navigation:

  • VOR-A Circling Approach (via Binghamton VORTAC)

    • MDA: 1,367 ft (or 1,167 ft with CUMOS fix)

    • Visibility: 1¼ miles for Categories A and B

  • RNAV (GPS) Approaches for Runways 3 and 21

    • Provide lower minimums than VOR-A

    • Categories C and above not authorized

Note: Pilots should refer to current FAA approach charts for updated procedures and visibility requirements.

Weather Considerations

Due to its proximity to the Susquehanna River, the airport can experience frequent early morning fog, especially from late summer through fall. Visibility may drop below ¼ mile during these conditions. Pilots are advised to plan accordingly.

Airport Overview

Location: Village of Endicott, Broome County, NY

  • Type: Public-use, General Aviation

  • FAA Designation: CZG

  • Area Covered: 230 acres

  • Elevation: 833 ft / 254 m above sea level

  • Runway: One paved asphalt runway (3/21), 3,900 ft long x 75 ft wide

  • Ownership: Village of Endicott

According to the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (2009–2013), Tri-Cities is classified as a general aviation airport—a designation highlighting its importance to regional air traffic and small aircraft operations.