Syracuse, New York – The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA), operator of Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), in partnership with SP Plus, launched a new parking shuttle service Tuesday, February 18, 2025, as local school districts are on winter break. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant shuttles provide complimentary service between the Economy Parking Lot and Arrivals A bus lane near Door 1 of the south arrivals curbline.
As demand for parking at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) has grown, so has the footprint of parking offerings across the 2,300-acre airport property. To better accommodate customers parking a greater distance from the airport terminal, discussions began in earnest in early 2024 to bring a parking shuttle service to the airport. As parking further expands away from the terminal building this year, the shuttle will also provide service to the newly planned Overflow Parking Lot, which will be relocated along Air Cargo Rd. from its current location near Terminal B.
“We’re incredibly excited to introduce this shuttle service for travelers using the Economy Lot,” said SRAA Chief Commercial Officer Jason Mehl. “Our goal is to make airport parking as seamless and stress-free as possible, and this shuttle provides a convenient, reliable, and comfortable way for passengers to get to and from the terminal. We know traveling can be hectic, so we’re always looking for ways to make the journey easier—and this shuttle is another step toward improving the overall travel experience at SYR.”
Operating on a round-trip loop, the shuttles feature perimeter seating vs forward-facing seating. This allows easier passenger boarding and more space for luggage, strollers, etc.
The four shuttles comprising the service will each feature the SmartDrive system, allowing enhanced safety through artificial intelligence (AI)-powered driver monitoring and real-time feedback.
Helpful links:
- To learn more about the 29 destinations served by nonstop flights from SYR, please visit the airport’s Destinations Page.
- For driving directions and a map of parking offerings at SYR, please visit the airport’s Parking Lots & Driving Directions Page.
