The wing is unique as it is the only USAF unit equipped with 10 ski-equipped LC-130 Hercules aircraft, and provides the nation's only air cargo lift capability to polar destinations.

Since 1971, the 109th has played an important role in support of the National Science Foundation's research expeditions at both the North and South Poles.

[3] Annually, the base hosts the Civil Air Patrol's New York Wing Encampment, a one-week event that teaches and applies leadership skills.

[4] Schenectady County Airport covers an area of 680 acres (275 ha) at an elevation of 378 feet (115 m) above mean sea level.

[1] For the 12-month period ending September 30, 2019, the airport had 48,996 aircraft operations, an average of 134 per day: 90% general aviation, 8% military, and 2% air taxi.