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Massena International Airport Richards Field
Massena, United States

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Massena International Airport Richards Field
Massena, United States
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Small regional gateway serving northern New York near the Canadian border.
Location
Massena, United States
Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS/KMSS) is a public-use general aviation and small commercial airport located in Massena, New York, in St. Lawrence County in the North Country region of the state. Situated near the St. Lawrence River and the U.S.-Canada border, the airport serves local residents and regional travelers in an area known for its proximity to the Akwesasne Mohawk Territory and industrial facilities including the former Alcoa aluminum plant.
The airport has historically supported limited scheduled commercial service alongside general aviation operations, charter flights, and cargo activity. Its cross-border location gives it an international designation, though traffic volumes remain modest consistent with the rural community it serves.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal building suited to low-volume regional and general aviation traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options are limited, with rental cars and taxis being the primary means of access to the surrounding Massena area.
Airlines here
The airport has seen limited scheduled regional service historically, though regular commercial airline service has been intermittent and largely absent in recent years.
Notable facts
- ›Located in St. Lawrence County in northern New York, near the Canadian border and the St. Lawrence River.
- ›The airport carries an 'International' designation due to its proximity to Canada and customs capabilities.
- ›Named Richards Field in honor of a local individual, though commonly referred to as Massena International Airport.
- ›Elevation is approximately 215 feet above mean sea level.
- ›Serves as an important general aviation resource for a rural region with limited transportation infrastructure.
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Latest news
Syracuse.com· 9/13/2026
Marble-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms in St. Lawrence and Franklin counties Sunday
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SILive.com· 1/21/2026
NY weather: Be ready for heavy snow in part of New York Wednesday evening
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Airport Industry-News· 12/16/2024
US: FAA Announces $20 Million to Modernise Airports
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AOPA· 6/28/2022
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Syracuse.com· 8/8/2026
Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in St. Lawrence County Saturday — gusts up to 50 mph
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SILive.com· 1/26/2025
NY weather: Prepare for snow showers in New York Sunday midday
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