Massena International Airport Richards Field is a medium-sized airport serving Massena, United States. Its IATA code is MSS and its ICAO code is KMSS. The airport lies at an elevation of 215 ft (66 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 5,601 ft (1,707 m) long. Local time follows the America/New_York time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MSS
- ICAO code
- KMSS
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 215 ft (66 m)
- Coordinates
- 44.9362, -74.8443
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,601 ft · 1,707 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 09/27 | 4,000 ft · 1,219 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Massena International Airport Richards Field, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| OGS Ogdensburg International Airport | Ogdensburg, United States | 57 km · 35 mi |
| YOW Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | Ottawa, Canada | 78 km · 48 mi |
| SLK Adirondack Regional Airport | Saranac Lake, United States | 79 km · 49 mi |
| YND Ottawa / Gatineau Airport | Gatineau, Canada | 86 km · 53 mi |
| YRO Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport | Ottawa, Canada | 86 km · 53 mi |
| YMX Montreal Mirabel International Airport | Montréal, Canada | 104 km · 65 mi |
| YUL Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | Montréal, Canada | 105 km · 65 mi |
| PBG Plattsburgh International Airport | Plattsburgh, United States | 113 km · 70 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MSS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 486 | 302 | 262 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 1,501 | 932 | 810 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,609 | 2,243 | 1,949 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,883 | 2,413 | 2,097 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,319 | 3,305 | 2,872 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,629 | 3,498 | 3,039 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,959 | 3,703 | 3,218 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,790 | 4,841 | 4,206 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,129 | 5,051 | 4,389 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,411 | 6,469 | 5,621 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,493 | 6,520 | 5,666 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,723 | 6,663 | 5,790 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,362 | 7,060 | 6,135 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,018 | 8,089 | 7,029 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,867 | 9,238 | 8,028 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,939 | 9,904 | 8,606 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | BOSTON APP/DEP | 135.250 |
| ASOS | ASOS | 128.075 |
| RDO | BURLINGTON RDO | 122.200 |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 123.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Massena International Airport Richards Field?
The IATA code of Massena International Airport Richards Field is MSS and its ICAO code is KMSS.
Where is Massena International Airport Richards Field located?
Massena International Airport Richards Field is in Massena, New York, United States, at 44.9362, -74.8443.
What time zone is Massena International Airport Richards Field in?
Massena International Airport Richards Field uses the IANA time zone America/New_York. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Massena International Airport Richards Field?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 5,601 ft (1,707 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Massena International Airport Richards Field?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS), about 57 km (35 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.