A guide to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
Quick insights
- Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is located in Rochester, NY and offers daily flights to several east coast U.S. cities.
- ROC has one terminal with baggage claim and ground transportation on Level 1 and ticketing, security and all gates on Level 2.
- ROC has several parking options including a three-level parking garage closest to the terminal, an economy lot with shuttle service and a cell phone waiting lot.
Rochester International Airport (ROC)Opens overlay is a mid-size airport operating out of Rochester, NY. The airport is approximately 4 miles southwest of downtown Rochester and near the shores of Lake Ontario. It offers daily flights to several U.S. cities on the east coast and a few cities in the Midwest.
Read on to learn about getting to, from and around ROC.
Navigating to and from ROC
ROC is located at 1200 Brooks Ave. and is accessible via Exit 18 on I-390. Travelers heading to ROC can reach it via Airport Way, which loops around the airport and goes by the terminal and parking lots.
Those dropping off departing passengers can do so curbside at the terminal on the upper level. Arriving passengers can be picked up on the lower-level curbside.
Ground transportation at ROC is on Level 1. Options include:
- Rental cars: Rental car counters are located on Level 1 of the terminal, opposite Baggage Carousel 1.
- Rideshare: The rideshare pick-up area is curbside on Level 1 near area 12 and 13.
- Taxis: There are many taxi companies that operate out of ROC. There is a taxi booth located in front of the terminal on the center entrance way.
- Hotel and corporate shuttles: Passenger pickup for these transportation options is in the central walkway near the taxi stand.
- Public transit: The Rochester Transit Service (RTS) operates out of ROC with regularly scheduled stops. Passengers can board the RTS bus at the east end of the terminal from the central walkway.
Parking at ROC
Parking at ROC includes the following options:
- Garage (Orange Garage): This three-level garage is the only covered parking option at ROC and provides hourly and long-term daily parking. It is directly across from the terminal and is connected to it via a skyway on Level 2.
- Hourly parking (Purple Lot): This hourly lot is next to the garage and within walking distance of the terminal.
- Weekly parking (Green Lot): This large surface lot is located beyond the Orange Garage and Purple Lot. There is a smaller weekly lot near the on-airport hotel. It has daily, hourly and weekly rates.
- Shuttle Parking (Yellow Lot): This budget surface lot is furthest from the terminal but provides complimentary shuttle service to the airport.
- Cell phone lot: This complimentary lot for drivers picking up arriving passengers is located off Airport Way and less than a minute drive from the terminal. The lot provides complimentary Wi-Fi, two EV charging stations and a live arrivals display for ROC flights.
Travelers can reserve and estimate parkingOpens overlay at the airport on the ROC website. Frequent visitors to the airport can earn parking rewards through the Airport Parking RewardsOpens overlay loyalty program.
ROC terminals and map
ROC has one terminal with nearly two dozen gates. Travelers can find baggage claim, rental car counters and ground transportation on Level 1. Level 2 houses ticketing counters, security screening and all gates.
There are two Concourses (A and B) with the gates spread between the two. There are color guides on the ceiling after security screening to direct travelers to Concourse B, noted by blue, and Concourse A, noted with green. You can reference the terminal mapOpens overlay on the ROC website.
The terminal is open 24 hours a day, and most ticketing counters open at least 90 minutes prior to their first scheduled flight of the day. But travelers may want to check with their airline carrier for their specific operating hours at ROC.
Security at ROC
There is one security screening checkpoint at ROC with dedicated TSA PreCheck® lanes. The checkpoint is located on Level 2 in the middle of the terminal, just beyond the ticketing counters. It opens between 3:30 a.m. and 4 a.m., depending on airline schedules and peak travel times.
Airport guidance recommends arriving at least 90 minutes before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights. Passengers are encouraged to arrive earlier if they are flying during peak travel times.
Getting through airport security faster
TSA wait times can vary, but there are Trusted Traveler Programs (TTPs) that may help expedite the security and passport screening processes.
TSA PreCheck allows members to use designated lanes at airport security checkpoints. Passengers in those lanes typically do not need to remove light jackets, shoes, belts or jewelry during screening.
Some credit cards offer reimbursement for TTP application fees when the cardmember uses their eligible card to pay the fee.
Airport amenities at ROC
Travelers can find shopping and dining options at ROC post-security. There is a food court just after security with both national chains and local restaurants.
The airport also offers the following amenities:
- Pet relief areas
- Conference rooms
- Two kids play areas (one in Concourse A and one in Concourse B)
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
You can reference a list and descriptions of diningOpens overlay and shopping options and airport amenitiesOpens overlay on the ROC site.
In summary
ROC is a mid-size airport located in Rochester, NY. It has one terminal with ground transportation and baggage claim on Level 1 and ticketing, security and all gates on Level 2. There is a three-level parking garage across from the terminal. There are also uncovered lots that are within walking distance of the terminal and long-term lots further from the terminal that provide complimentary shuttle service. Travelers can reserve parking and estimate parking costs on the ROC site.
