Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) serves as the main commercial airport for the Syracuse metropolitan area and broader Central New York region. Located approximately four miles northeast of downtown Syracuse, it handles both domestic and limited international traffic. The airport is owned and operated by Onondaga County and has undergone various modernization efforts over the decades to improve passenger experience. It serves as an important regional hub connecting Central New York to major airline networks across the United States. Named in honor of two World War II aviators from Syracuse — John Hancock and Edward Hancock — the airport balances its regional significance with consistent annual passenger volumes typically in the range of one to two million travelers.