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.
|
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 |
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.
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)
TEB has the widest selection of private jets in the region, from turboprops to ultra-long-range aircraft, with departures available every hour.
Experience luxury lounges, tarmac access, gourmet catering, concierge services, and 24/7 operations via top-tier FBOs like Signature Flight Support and Atlantic Aviation.
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.
We’ll compare all available airports for your trip — and 9 out of 10 times, Teterboro will be your best option.
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