SYR Fourth of July Holiday Travel Tips

Syracuse, New York –The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) introduced right now tricks to help Fourth of July vacation vacationers at Syracuse Hancock Worldwide Airport (SYR).

From Thursday, June thirtieth by way of Tuesday, July fifth, the airport is anticipating over 27,700 passengers to board flights at SYR – a 6% improve in comparison with 2019, which was the busiest 12 months in three a long time on the airport.

Vacationers who’re driving to the airport and leaving their car are strongly inspired to Pre- Book their parking. Vacationers who haven’t pre-booked parking are inspired to observe the airport’s official Facebook and Twitter feeds for any parking updates, if wanted, throughout the Fourth of July stretch.

In preparation for elevated passenger quantity and subsequent parking demand, the airport just lately expanded buyer parking capacity by 470 spaces.

“We can not stress sufficient the significance of vacationers arriving to the airport two hours previous to their scheduled departure,” stated SRAA Govt Director Jason Terreri. “We would like our clients to have the very best airport buyer expertise potential, and all of it begins with having sufficient time to benefit from the facilities our airport has to supply.”

Native Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) officers suggest arriving to the airport two hours previous to a traveler’s scheduled departure and being on the TSA safety checkpoint a minimum of 90 minutes previous to their scheduled departure. Peak TSA checkpoint visitors at SYR usually happens between 4:30 am – 6:00 am, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, and 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

Vacationers with questions on what can and can’t move by way of the TSA safety checkpoint are inspired to make use of the company’s fashionable “Ask TSA” social media accounts on Fb and Twitter.

Drivers choosing up arriving passengers are requested to observe the color-coded indicators directing drivers to every terminal’s pick-up areas at the outer curb lines of the airport, adjoining every terminal. To guard the protection of pedestrians and motorists, drivers usually are not permitted to take a seat and wait alongside the aspect of Col. Eileen Collins Blvd. The entrance curb line of the airport is reserved for drop offs solely.

To study extra concerning the 29 locations served by nonstop flights from Syracuse, please go to the airport’s Destinations Page