KSCH Schenectady County Airport
Schenectady County Airport (SCH) is a towered general-aviation airport in Schenectady, New York, at 378 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 04/22 (7,001 ft), 10/28 (4,850 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KSCH · FAA SCH · IATA SCH |
|---|---|
| Location | Schenectady, NY · 42.8525, -73.9289 |
| Elevation | 378 ft MSL (115 m) |
| Tower | 121.3 MHz |
| AWOS | 119.275 MHz |
| FAA charts | 9 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KSCH METAR and TAF
METAR KSCH 010046Z 34003KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A3046 RMK LAST| Wind | From 340° at 3 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Clear below 12,000 ft (automated) |
| Temperature / dew point | 5°C (41°F) / -2°C (28°F) · spread 7°C |
| Altimeter | 30.46 inHg (1031 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: LAST: last report before the station closes for the night
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (340° true at 3 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 04: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
- RWY 22: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
- RWY 10: tailwind 1 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the left
- RWY 28: headwind 1 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the right
KSCH does not issue a TAF. Check the TAF of the nearest larger airport, or an area forecast in an official briefing.
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 / 22 | 7,001 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 10 / 28 | 4,850 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | ALBANY APP/DEP | 118.05 |
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 119.275 |
| CTAF | 121.3 | |
| Tower | 121.3 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KSCH before you fly.
FAA charts for KSCH — d-TPP 2611
9 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 6
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KSCH on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.