Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) is in Ithaca, and you can continue to Horseheads by rental car, taxi, rideshare or bus. The airport is about a 49-minute drive from Budget Inn Horseheads, a hotel in Horseheads.
- Airport: ITH is at 1 Culligan Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850.
- Ground transport: Rental cars, taxis, app-based rides and TCAT buses.
- After-hours car pickup: Arrange it with the rental agency in advance.
When Ithaca Airport May Suit a Horseheads Trip
ITH can work as an arrival point if its flights and ground-transport options fit your plans. Elmira Corning Regional Airport is in Horseheads, while ITH is in Ithaca.
For a closer look at the other airport’s location and transport choices, read how to get from Elmira Corning Airport to Horseheads. If you choose ITH, check how you will continue from the airport before booking around a late arrival.
How do you get from Ithaca airport to Horseheads?
You can drive, take a taxi or app-based ride, or use TCAT bus service from the airport. Visit Ithaca describes Interstate 86 as intersecting New York State Route 13 in Elmira, about 30 minutes southwest of Ithaca, but gives no specific route from the airport to Horseheads.
For your own drive, set the airport and your Horseheads destination in your preferred navigation app. If you are planning local trips after arrival, how to get around Horseheads covers transport around town.
Ground Transport and Rental Cars
ITH offers rental cars, taxis, app-based rides and TCAT buses. Taxis are available 24/7; Uber and Lyft rides can be requested through a smartphone app. Late-flight arrivals should arrange transportation in advance, since some options may require booking ahead.
Avis, Budget and Hertz have rental-car agencies in the terminal. Rental-office hours vary by company, and airport guidance says rental companies close by 6 p.m.; arrange after-hours pickup directly with the agency.
You can arrange after-hours pickup by calling (607) 257-0441 and signing up for a FAST BREAK or PREFERRED membership. Be ready to provide your arriving flight number, driver’s license, credit card, direct phone number and email address.
TCAT Route 32 runs on weekdays and Route 72 on weekends. Both connect the airport with Ithaca Commons, where you can transfer to other Tompkins County stops; they are not described as direct buses to Horseheads.
Checking Your Arrival Details
The passenger terminal is open from 3:30 a.m. until midnight and closes shortly after the last arriving flight, usually around midnight. The runway operates 24 hours a day, but overnight arrivals should call ahead to check which services are available.
The airport recommends arriving at least 90 minutes before departure for airline check-in and security screening. Check the official site before you go.
Comparing ITH with Elmira Corning Airport
Elmira Corning Regional Airport is at 276 Sing Sing Road #1, Horseheads, NY 14845, while ITH is in Ithaca. The airport administration office at ITH is open 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday; its telephone number is (607) 257-0456.
Choose between the airports based on your flight and onward transport plans.
FAQs
Is Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport in Horseheads?
No. ITH is at 1 Culligan Drive in Ithaca. Elmira Corning Regional Airport is in Horseheads.
Can you take a bus from ITH to Horseheads?
TCAT serves the airport with Route 32 on weekdays and Route 72 on weekends. The routes connect the airport with Ithaca Commons, where riders can transfer to other Tompkins County stops.
Can you collect a rental car after hours?
After-hours pickup may be arranged with the rental agency in advance. Call (607) 257-0441 and sign up for a FAST BREAK or PREFERRED membership.
What should you do if your flight arrives late?
Arrange your onward transportation in advance. The airport advises overnight arrivals to call ahead to check which services are available.