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Teterboro vs. Other NYC Airports for Private Jet Travel

Insights Team : Aug 26, 2025 9:15:00 AM

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Which NYC Airport Is Best for Private Jets?

If you’re flying private in or out of New York, you have several airport options — but Teterboro Airport (TEB) remains the undisputed favorite among high-net-worth individuals, corporate travelers, and charter operators alike.

In this guide, we compare Teterboro vs. White Plains (HPN), JFK, LGA, and others, to help you decide which airport best fits your needs — and why Teterboro wins for 95% of private jet travelers.

NYC Private Jet Airport Comparison

Airport	Distance from Midtown Manhattan	Best For	Drawbacks
Teterboro (TEB)	12 miles	Private flights, executive travel, fast turns	No commercial flights
White Plains (HPN)	33 miles	Access to Westchester/Connecticut	Longer drive, mixed air traffic
JFK International	20 miles	Commercial + private connections	Congestion, slower ground operations
LaGuardia (LGA)	10 miles	Commercial with private FBO access	Frequent delays, busy airspace
Newark (EWR)	17 miles	International connections	Airline traffic, security delays

Proximity to Manhattan

No airport gets you closer to Midtown without airline chaos. TEB is just 30–45 minutes by car or 7 minutes by helicopter from Manhattan.

Built Exclusively for Private Aviation

Unlike JFK, LGA, or EWR, Teterboro handles only private aviation, which means:

No TSA lines
No gate delays
No airline congestion
Private-only terminals (FBOs)

Largest Jet Availability in NYC

TEB has the widest selection of private jets in the region, from turboprops to ultra-long-range aircraft, with departures available every hour.

Premier FBO Services

Experience luxury lounges, tarmac access, gourmet catering, concierge services, and 24/7 operations via top-tier FBOs like Signature Flight Support and Atlantic Aviation.

When Might Other Airports Make Sense?

While Teterboro is the preferred airport for most private flyers, other NYC-area airports may be suitable in specific cases:

White Plains (HPN): Best for travelers based in Westchester or Fairfield County
JFK or Newark (EWR): Useful when connecting to international commercial flights
Long Island MacArthur (ISP): Great for Hamptons or North Fork arrivals with lighter traffic

That said, we can coordinate charters from any tri-state airport. But when speed, service, and reliability matter most, Teterboro remains the default.