Ithaca Tompkins International Airport

10/20/2026

Happy International Air Traffic Controllers Day!

Today we recognize and thank the dedicated team at the ITH Air Traffic Control Tower for their hard work and commitment to keeping our skies safe every day!

10/16/2026

Flight Deal of the Week ✈️
Round-trip from Ithaca (ITH) to Chicago, IL (ORD) for just $374!

From deep-dish pizza and stunning skyline views to world-class museums and shopping along the Magnificent Mile, Chicago is packed with reasons to visit!

Book early and fly local for less stress and more Windy City adventures.
www.flyithaca.com/book-now

10/08/2026

ITH is Looking for a New Terminal Café Operator!

Calling all local restaurants, cafés, and food service businesses! Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) is now accepting bids for a new vendor to operate the café in our terminal.

This is a great opportunity to bring your food and beverage offerings to ITH and serve travelers, airport staff, and visitors!

We are also seeking proposals for fresh food and coffee vending services to supplement café operations.

Bid Submission Deadline: October 31, 2026

Interested? Learn more and review the full mini-bid document at

Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) is inviting local restaurants, food service businesses, and interested vendors to submit bids to operate the café in the airport terminal.

09/28/2026

Celebrating 50 Years of NYAMA!

ITH is proud to join the New York Aviation Management Association in celebrating its 50th anniversary and five decades of supporting aviation and airports across New York State.

ITH Airport Director Roxan Noble is pictured with Bill Shea, founder of NYAMA, as the organization marks this milestone anniversary.

Congratulations to NYAMA on 50 years of bringing New York’s aviation community together, advocating for airports, and supporting the continued growth and success of aviation throughout the state.

09/24/2026

Thank You for a Great Airport Day!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Airport Day & Preparedness Expo at ITH!

From the Runway 5K and pancake breakfast to aircraft displays, scenic flights, emergency vehicles, preparedness activities, tower tours, and more, it was great to see so many people come out and experience ITH.

A special thank you to all of our participating organizations, sponsors, volunteers, vendors, first responders, airport tenants, staff, and community partners who helped make the day possible.

Most importantly, thank you to our community for coming out and spending the day with us. We hope you had a great time, and we look forward to doing it again next year!

09/18/2026

Hot Air Balloon Rides at Airport Day!

Take your Airport Day experience to new heights this Saturday, September 19!

From 9:30 to 10:30 AM, Southern Tier Balloon Tours will be offering tethered hot air balloon rides for a sky-high view of the Airport Day & Preparedness Expo.

$20 per adult
$10 per child

Come out to ITH, climb aboard, and experience Airport Day from above!

https://www.flyithaca.com/news/2026-airport-day-and-preparedness-expo

09/17/2026

Scenic Flights at Airport Day!

See Tompkins County from a whole new perspective during the Airport Day & Preparedness Expo this Saturday, September 19!

Starting at 9:00 AM, East Hill Flying Club will be offering $65 scenic flights, giving you a bird’s-eye view of Ithaca and the surrounding area.

Come spend the day at ITH and take your Airport Day experience to the skies!

09/16/2026

Tower Tours at Airport Day!

As part of the Airport Day & Preparedness Expo this Saturday, September 19, visitors will have a rare opportunity to take a guided tour of the airport tower!

Time: 10:00 to 11:00 AM

Space is limited, and sign-ups will be available from 9:30 to 10:00 AM.

Important: A REAL/Enhanced ID or U.S. Passport is required. Children may participate when accompanied by an adult.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to go inside the tower and get a behind-the-scenes look at ITH!

09/15/2026

Wh***ey 7 is coming to ITH for the Airport Day & Preparedness Expo this Saturday, September 19!

Scenic flight reservations are still available. Don’t miss your chance to experience a flight aboard this historic aircraft while taking in incredible views of the Finger Lakes.

Reserve your flight with the National Warplane Museum: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/nationalwarplanemuseum/items/750466/calendar/?flow=34313&full-items=yes

09/15/2026

Wh***ey 7 is coming to ITH for the Airport Day & Preparedness Expo this Saturday, September 19!

Scenic flight reservations are still available. Don’t miss your chance to experience a flight aboard this historic aircraft while taking in incredible views of the Finger Lakes.

Reserve your flight with the National Warplane Museum:

It’s our last “ road trip” of the season! Come see us in Ithaca, NY on Sat. Sept 19th! We will be there for their Airport Day and pancake breakfast.
Take a flight on our C-47!

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