New York · Air Force
Hancock Field
New York
- Air Force
- New York
Installation overview
About Hancock Field
Hancock Field is a U.S. military installation in New York.
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Location
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New York
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Quick Facts
- Branch
- Air Force
- State
- New York
- Area hazard risk
- Very Low
Public sources
This page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.
Last verified: March 2026
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Family and Lifestyle
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PCS and Relocation Notes
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
Climate and hazard profile near Hancock Field
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (SYRACUSE HANCOCK INTL AP, NY US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Onondaga County.
- Avg high
- 57.6°F
- Avg low
- 39.4°F
- Annual rainfall
- 39.88 in
- Typical snowfall
- 127.8 in
Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Very LowClimate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.
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Hancock Field FAQ
Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Hancock Field located?
Hancock Field is located in New York.
What city is closest to Hancock Field?
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What is it like to live near Hancock Field?
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What is the natural-hazard risk near Hancock Field?
The surrounding Onondaga community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 57.6°F, average low near 39.4°F, about 39.88 inches of annual rainfall, about 127.8 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.