Air Cargo Facilities

We provide the service and efficiency your shipping operations demand with outstanding cargo facilities, congestion-free air space, a wide selection of commercial carriers, U.S. Customs and a location in easy reach of major U.S. markets.

Our cargo shippers include:

• DHL Worldwide - Phone: 585 436-0820
• Federal Express - Phone: 800 GO FEDEX (800 463 3339)
• Forward Air - Phone: 585-235-4232

Aviation Services - Fixed Base Operators (FBO)

Friendly professional staff members are ready, willing and able to go the extra mile to provide flight crews and their passengers everything they may need. USAirports and AVFLIGHT offers a wide variety of aviation needs such as, maintenance, avionics, weather/ flight planning, quick turn fuel service, de-icing and much more.

Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for all aircraft operations on the ground and in the airspace of the Rochester International Airport. The FAA operates the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and the Flight Standards District Office (FSDO).

Visit FAA Website Drones/UAS Info

Flight Schools

There are two Flight Schools located off Scottsville Road across from the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. Use the links below to view the information on private flying lessons and working towards your private pilots license.

National Air Carrier Association

Founded in February 1997, the members of the Air Carrier Association of America have brought affordable airfares to the American traveler. The deregulation of the airline industry was based upon new entry, open markets, and a level playing field. Our goals include enhancing security and safety requirements while improving the travel experience. In order to expand opportunities for airline competition, the Association works with airports, business travelers, consumer groups, and local officials to eliminate barriers that block meaningful competition by low-fare carriers. We want to ensure that carriers have the ability to compete at all airports throughout the U.S. We also want to ensure that all travelers have low-fare options. To achieve these results, we continue to urge Congress and government agencies, including the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration, to take all steps necessary to promote the future of deregulation.

By promoting the availability of low-fare service, we have allowed American travelers to:

National Air Carrier Association Website