Why go
- Island town in Erie County, New York, United States.
- Served by Mesmer Airport.
History
Grand Island is an island town in Erie County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town's population was 21,389 representing an increase of 5.00% from the 2010 census figure. The town's name is derived from the French name La Grande Île; Grand Island is the largest island in the Niagara River and the third largest in New York state. The phrase La Grande Île appears on the town seal.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 20 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-800, 73C, 737-800, 737-300) · 7 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, Tampa
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, Embraer 175, A319, A320, 737, CRJ-700…) · 5 routes: Boston*, Charlotte, Chicago*, Philadelphia, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (M90, MD-88, CRJ-900, CRJ-700, A319, A320…) · 5 routes: Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis*, New York*, New York
- US Airways US (CRJ, Embraer 175, Embraer 170, A319, A320, 734…) · 5 routes: Boston*, Charlotte, Chicago, Philadelphia*, Washington*
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 73C, 737-800, 737-800) · 4 routes: Baltimore*, Chicago*, Fort Lauderdale*, Orlando*
- United Airlines UA (Dash 8-300, Dash 8-400, ERJ, Dash 8-200, A320, 737-800…) · 4 routes: Chicago, Cleveland, Newark*, Washington*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320, Embraer 190) · 3 routes: Boston, New York, Orlando
- Air France AF (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 3 routes: Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg
- Spirit Airlines NK (A320) · 2 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Mesmer Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Maid of the Mist, 7.1 mi).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Grand Island, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.