Why go
- City in New York, United States.
- Served by Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG).
History
Plattsburgh is a city in and the county seat of Clinton County, New York, United States, situated on the north-western shore of Lake Champlain. The population was 19,841 at the 2020 census. The population of the surrounding Town of Plattsburgh was 11,886 as of the 2020 census, making the combined population of Plattsburgh to be 31,727. Plattsburgh lies just to the northeast of Adirondack Park, immediately outside of the park boundaries. It is the second largest community in the North Country region, and serves as the main commercial hub for the sparsely populated northern Adirondack Mountains. The explorer Samuel de Champlain was the first ever recorded European that sailed into Champlain Valley and later claimed the region as a part of New France in 1609.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-900, CRJ, CRJ-700) · 3 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*, New York
- United Airlines UA (CRJ-700, CRJ, Dash 8-400, ERJ, ERJ-145) · 3 routes: Chicago*, Newark, Washington*
- American Airlines AA (Embraer 190, CRJ) · 2 routes: Philadelphia, Washington
- US Airways US (Embraer 190, CRJ) · 2 routes: Philadelphia, Washington
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Sanford
- JetBlue Airways B6 (Embraer 190) · 1 route: New York
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ-900) · 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 — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 3 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Sanford, St. Petersburg
- Spirit Airlines NK (A320) · 2 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach
- Alaska Airlines AS (Saab 340) · 1 route: Boston*
- Peninsula Airways KS (Saab 340) · 1 route: Boston
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 Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PBG has direct flights to 5 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach, Sanford, St. Petersburg). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Plattsburgh, NY Dock, 4.2 mi); routes include Grand Isle, VT - Plattsburgh, NY, Local Motion Bike Ferry (Seasonal).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Plattsburgh, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.