Passenger terminalConcourses A and B
1200 Brooks Avenue, Rochester, NY 14624FAA rank #94 · Small hub
ROCRochester
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
ROC is compact and weather is the bigger variable. Use MyTSA for the checkpoint and leave a winter buffer beyond the normal two-hour rule.
Arrival planner
When should I be at ROC?
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Recommended airport arrival—:—
Enter your departure time
We’ll work backward from the airport’s recommendation.
2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakEarly mornings, Sunday evenings, holidays, and winter disruption periods
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Security
What you’re walking into
ROC has a central checkpoint with TSA PreCheck. The airport directs travelers to MyTSA for current and predicted waits.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● No
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy$12/dayShuttle parking
Weekly$12/daySurface long-term option
Garage$24/dayCovered terminal parking
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Use the signed pickup area outside baggage claim and confirm the zone in the app.
Rental counters are on the lower level with vehicles in the adjacent garage.
ROC has one terminal with connected Concourses A and B.
ROC cell-phone waiting lotFree attended waiting off the terminal approachFrederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport Cell Phone Lot, Rochester, NY 14624
A free cell-phone lot is available off the terminal approach.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
ROC has no hotel inside or directly connected to the terminal. Fairfield Inn Rochester Airport is on airport property, a short walk or courtesy-shuttle ride away.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingFairfield Inn Rochester Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; walking may also be practical with light luggage
- Parking
- Book a rate that explicitly includes parking during the trip
Best Western The Inn at Rochester Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm current hours
- Parking
- Extended parking requires a qualifying package
Holiday Inn Express Rochester–University Area
- Airport ride
- Confirm current airport-transfer availability before booking
- Parking
- Package parking duration is shown for the selected dates
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is available in selected parking areas.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside.
OvernightROC remains accessible for flight operations but has limited overnight amenities.
Sources & freshness
Trust the facts. Check the source.
Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
ROC passenger help and TSA guidance↗ROC parking↗ROC terminal guide↗