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SCE University Park Airport

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University Park Airport (SCE) serves State College Pennsylvania. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATASCE
ICAOKUNV
Non-stop4
Airlines4
TimezoneAmerica/New York
Elevation378 m

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The airport in numbers

University Park Airport — facts & history

We pulled University Park Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 98,000 passengers in 2021, against a peak of 387,068 in 2019.

Passengers / year
98,000
as of 2021
Peak traffic
387,068
in 2019
Elevation
378 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Pennsylvania State University
Passengers per year, 2016–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from University Park Airport to State College Pennsylvania

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from University Park Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in State College Pennsylvania ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from University Park Airport

Non-stop flights to about 4 destinations, operated by 4 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: United Airlines · American Airlines · Delta Air Lines · US Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at University Park Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near University Park Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in State College Pennsylvania shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from University Park Airport to the centre of State College Pennsylvania?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from University Park Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from University Park Airport to State College Pennsylvania?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from University Park Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from University Park Airport?
About 4 destinations, including Philadelphia, Detroit, Washington, Chicago. 4 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is University Park Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on University Park Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at University Park Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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