Airport
Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG)
Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) is a convenient gateway to Plattsburgh, Lake Champlain, the Adirondack Coast, and Lake Placid in northern New York, and it sits about an hour south of Montréal. Compare transfer options to the city centre, Lake Placid, Burlington, and southern Quebec, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Plattsburgh International Airport
Plattsburgh International Airport is a compact passenger and industrial airport serving Plattsburgh, northern New York, and the Lake Champlain region. It was developed on the site of the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base, which closed in 1995, and the airport now combines aviation businesses with commercial passenger service.
Located about three miles south of central Plattsburgh and roughly an hour by road south of Montréal, PBG acts as a convenient alternative airport for travelers from southern Quebec, northern New York, and Vermont. It is promoted as Montreal's U.S. Airport and provides access to the Adirondack Coast, Lake Placid, and other regional destinations.
The airport uses a single two-floor passenger terminal, with an 11,750-foot runway and extensive ramp and industrial space inherited from its military past. Passenger facilities include a full-service restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi, ATMs, and adjacent parking with electric vehicle charging.
Ground access is straightforward, with on-site parking close to the terminal, taxis, rental cars, and local transit connections. The airport sits near Interstate 87 with its own interchange, making onward travel to Plattsburgh, the Adirondacks, and the Montréal area relatively easy.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Plattsburgh International Airport operates passenger services through a single two-floor passenger terminal. The terminal handles all scheduled commercial flights, with check-in, security, departures, and arrivals located within the same building.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Plattsburgh International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Plattsburgh International Airport to hotels in Plattsburgh, Lake Placid, and other destinations across the Adirondack region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from PBG, business meetings, events, or journeys around northern New York.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Plattsburgh International Airport for independent travel around Lake Champlain, the Adirondacks, and nearby destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between PBG, hotels, event venues, ski areas, and other locations.
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