Why go
- City in New York, United States.
- Served by Schenectady County Airport (SCH).
History
Schenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2020 census, the city's population of 67,047 made it the state's ninth-most populous city and the 25th-most populous municipality. The city is in eastern New York, near the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers. It is in the same metropolitan area as the state capital, Albany, which is about 15 mi (24 km) southeast.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 19 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-800) · 6 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Orlando, Tampa
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 5 routes: Baltimore*, Chicago*, Fort Lauderdale*, Newark*, Tampa*
- United Airlines UA (Dash 8-400, ERJ, Dash 8-200, A319, 737-800, 737-900…) · 4 routes: Chicago, Cleveland*, Newark*, Washington*
- American Airlines AA (A319, Dash 8-300, Embraer 175, CRJ, Embraer 170) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington*
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 3 routes: Boston, Massena, Ogdensburg
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-900, MD-88, CRJ) · 3 routes: Atlanta, Detroit*, Minneapolis*
- US Airways US (CRJ, A319, Embraer 175, DH8, Embraer 170) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia*, Washington
- AeroMéxico AM (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air France AF (CRJ-900, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Schenectady County Airport (SCH); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Schenectady, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.