
Regional airport · Massena, United States
Massena International/Richards Field
- Elevation
- 215 ft
- Coordinates
- 44°56′N 74°51′W
- Local time
- America/New York
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Field information
KMSS runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Massena International/Richards Field (KMSS/MSS) has 2 runways; the longest, 05/23, is 5,601 ft (1,707 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Operating hours: Mon-Fri 0900-2200Z; Sat-Sun 1200-1300Z. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at KMSS, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/New York
Country
United States
US
Municipality
Massena
Elevation
215 ft
Position
44.9362, -74.8443
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Operating hours
Mon-Fri 0900-2200Z; Sat-Sun 1200-1300Z
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · KMSS
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,601 ft (1,707 m) | 100 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 09/27 | 4,000 ft (1,219 m) | 100 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at KMSS.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Massena International/Richards Field (KMSS / MSS) in Massena, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. KMSS is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at KMSS
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at KMSS
Direct FBO and handler coordination at KMSS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at KMSS
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KMSS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to KMSS
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for KMSS: 44° 56′ 10″ N 74° 50′ 39″ W; elevation 215 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Massena
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Massena. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KMSS.
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Cargo Operations at KMSS
Support for freighter operations into KMSS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where KMSS sits in the network
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Operating into KMSS?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Massena International/Richards Field — one desk for the whole trip.