Syracuse, New York – The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) has released the following updated statement regarding the launch of 5G cellular service and its impact on aircraft operations at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR).

“The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) – operator of Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) – has learned as of Thursday, January 20, 2022, aircraft models using radio altimeters that have been approved for low-visibility approaches at 5G-affected airports (including SYR) will be permitted to resume operations in low-visibility conditions. As of this statement, approximately 62% of the aircraft in the U.S. Commercial fleet have the approved altimeters onboard. At this point, aircraft manufacturers and air carriers will continue their efforts to demonstrate to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that the remainder of the U.S. Commercial fleet can safely operate in these 5G environments – what are known as approved Alternative Measures of Compliance (AMOC). The SRAA remains engaged with our federal partners, industry partners, and representatives in Washington D.C. to ensure continued safe and efficient airfield operations at SYR.”

The FAA’s 5G and Aviation Safety website is an excellent resource for the media and includes the current status of U.S. Commercial Fleet approval.