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Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport

Olean, United States

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Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport

Olean, United States
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Western New York's regional general aviation gateway.

Location
Olean, United States
Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport (IATA: OLE, ICAO: KOLE) is a public-use general aviation airport located in Cattaraugus County, New York, serving the city of Olean and the surrounding Southern Tier region. It is owned and operated by Cattaraugus County and functions primarily as a facility for private, corporate, and charter aviation. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 2,137 feet above mean sea level and features two runways capable of accommodating a range of general aviation aircraft. While it once had limited scheduled commercial service, it currently operates without regular airline routes. Olean is home to industries including manufacturing and healthcare, and the airport serves business travelers and private pilots in this part of western New York. The facility provides fuel, aircraft maintenance, and other fixed-base operator services.
Terminals
The airport has a small terminal building suited for general aviation operations with no active commercial passenger gates.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation to Olean city center is primarily by private vehicle or taxi, as no dedicated shuttle or public transit service connects the airport to the city.
Notable facts
  • ›Located at an elevation of approximately 2,137 feet MSL in the Allegheny Plateau region.
  • ›Owned and operated by Cattaraugus County, New York.
  • ›Features two runways to accommodate general aviation and charter aircraft.
  • ›No scheduled commercial airline service currently operates at the airport.
  • ›Serves the broader Southern Tier region of western New York including Olean and surrounding communities.
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Gateway to the Southern Tier tucked among rolling Allegheny hills

Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport is a small general aviation facility serving the Olean area of western New York State. Situated amid the Allegheny foothills, it supports private and charter operations for the surrounding Southern Tier region. The airport plays a modest but consistent role in connecting rural Cattaraugus County to broader transportation networks.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A single small terminal building handling private, charter, and limited commercial general aviation activity.
Ground Transport
  • Rental car services available on or near the field
  • Taxi and rideshare services from Olean city
  • Private vehicle pickup from Olean and surrounding towns
Nearby Hotels
  • Holiday Inn Express Olean
  • Hampton Inn Olean
  • Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Olean
  • Comfort Inn Olean
Dining

Dining options inside the airport are minimal given its general aviation scale, so travellers should plan to eat in Olean city, roughly a few miles away. The Olean area offers a range of local diners, family restaurants, and national chains along North Union Street and surrounding commercial corridors.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm fuel and FBO services in advance as staffing at small GA airports can vary by season.
  • Olean is approximately 75 miles southeast of Buffalo, making Buffalo Niagara International a commercial alternative for airline travel.
  • Allegany State Park is nearby and worth factoring into travel plans if visiting the region.
  • Weather in the Southern Tier can bring significant lake-effect snow in winter — check NOTAMs and forecasts carefully before departure.
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Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport is a city-owned, public-use airport located 10 nautical miles north of the central business district of Olean, a city in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. It is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility.

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