Rochester airport one of the best small airports in the country in recent poll. Here's why
The Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport ranked 10th in a recent USA Today poll of the best small airports in the nation.
Specifically, the poll ranked small airports "to help you avoid stress and crowds" and excel with their commercial flight offerings, easy access and amenities, which for many can eliminate some of the headaches regarding travel.
The listicle noted that, Rochester's airport is the "perfect jumping off point." for a western or central New York vacation. "The complex features a solar canopy over the skyway, equipped with solar panels, as well as an improved security checkpoint that can accommodate more passengers," USA Today wrote in the listicle.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan topped the list. One other airport from the Empire State was also included on the list - Long Island MacAurthur Airport in Ronkonoma - was fifth on the list. The airport, which is about 45 miles east of New York City, is in Suffolk County.
"While we continuously advocate and work with the airlines to add more nonstop flights, it’s also rewarding to know that a panel of industry experts have recognized our ongoing commitment to improving the passenger experience here at ROC," said Andy Moore, director of the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.
Nominees for the awards are submitted by a panel of experts and narrowed to 10 by USA Today 10Best editors. The order of the top 10 is determined by readers, according to USA Today.
The full list of 10 best small airports includes:
Gerald R. Ford International Airport - Grand Rapids, Michigan
Huntsville International Airport - Huntsville, Alabama
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport - Wichita, Kansas
Myrtle Beach International Airport - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Long Island MacArthur Airport - Ronkonkoma, New York
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport - Manchester, New Hampshire
Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport - Warwick, Rhode Island
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport - South Burlington, Vermont
Pensacola International Airport - Pensacola, Florida
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport - Rochester, New York
Approximately 2.5 million passengers depart from and arrive at the Rochester airport annually, Moore said.
🚨We did it! Thanks to all who voted, ROC was named to the @USATODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice award for best small airports in the country! Special shout-out to our amazing team and all of our partners who help make ROC a world class transportation hub. pic.twitter.com/Z2V0PuUyut
— ROC Airport (@ROCAirport) October 14, 2023
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Rochester NY airport named one of best small airports in country
