Nonstop flight route between Massena, New York, United States and Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States:
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Massena International Airport (MSS), Massena, New York, United States and United States Air Force Academy (AFF), Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 1,586 miles (or 2,552 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the relatively short distance between Massena International Airport and United States Air Force Academy, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MSS / KMSS | 
| Airport Names: | 
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| Location: | Massena, New York, United States | 
| GPS Coordinates: | 44°56'8"N by 74°50'44"W | 
| Area Served: | Massena, New York | 
| Operator/Owner: | Town of Massena | 
| Airport Type: | Public | 
| Elevation: | 222 feet (68 meters) | 
| # of Runways: | 2 | 
| View all routes: | Routes from MSS | 
| More Information: | MSS Maps & Info | 
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | AFF / KAFF | 
| Airport Name: | United States Air Force Academy | 
| Location: | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States | 
| GPS Coordinates: | 38°59'25"N by 104°51'29"W | 
| View all routes: | Routes from AFF | 
| More Information: | AFF Maps & Info | 
Facts about Massena International Airport (MSS):
- The Massena International Airport is also a U.S.
- Massena International Airport (MSS) has 2 runways.
- Massena International-Richards Field covers an area of 752 acres at an elevation of 222 feet above mean sea level.
- Because of Massena International Airport's relatively low elevation of 222 feet, planes can take off or land at Massena International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- In addition to being known as "Massena International Airport", another name for MSS is "Richards Field".
- The furthest airport from Massena International Airport (MSS) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,511 miles (18,525 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Massena International Airport, also known as Richards Field, is a public use airport in St.
- The closest airport to Massena International Airport (MSS) is Cornwall Regional Airport (YCC), which is located only 17 miles (28 kilometers) NE of MSS.
Facts about United States Air Force Academy (AFF):
- The closest airport to United States Air Force Academy (AFF) is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), which is located only 15 miles (25 kilometers) SSE of AFF.
- In developing a distinctive uniform for cadets, Secretary of the Air Force Harold Talbott was looking for "imagination" in the design.
- Furthermore, I resolve to do my duty and to live honorably, so help me God.
- The furthest airport from United States Air Force Academy (AFF) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 10,934 miles (17,596 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- The buildings in the Cadet Area were designed in a distinct, modernist style, and make extensive use of aluminum on building exteriors, suggesting the outer skin of aircraft or spacecraft.
- Other locations on campus serve support roles for cadet training and other base functions.




