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Private Jet Charter in New York
The world's busiest private aviation market, anchored by Teterboro.
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Private aviation in New York
New York is the busiest private aviation market in the world. Teterboro, just across the Hudson in New Jersey, is the preferred executive airport for Manhattan, with multiple FBOs and helicopter transfers into the city.
Airports
New York private jet airports
The business aviation airports serving New York, with their IATA and ICAO codes.
Teterboro Airport
PrimaryTEB
IATA
KTEB
ICAO
Westchester County
HPN
IATA
KHPN
ICAO
Popular routes
Routes from New York
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Empty-leg flights from New York
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Aircraft options
Recommended aircraft for New York routes
The aircraft categories most commonly used on routes to and from New York, with typical specs and what they are best for.
Super-midsize jetsA super-midsize jet is a fast, wide-cabin aircraft that combines transcontinental range with stand-up comfort, bridging midsize and heavy jets.
Passengers: 8-10
Range: 3,000-3,600 nm
Speed: 460-490 kts
Best for: Coast-to-coast US trips and longer European or Middle East routes.
Heavy jetsA heavy jet is a large-cabin aircraft with separate cabin zones, generous baggage and the range to cross the Atlantic non-stop.
Passengers: 10-16
Range: 3,600-4,500 nm
Speed: 470-500 kts
Best for: Transatlantic travel and larger groups in full comfort.
Ultra long-range jetsAn ultra long-range jet is a flagship of business aviation, able to connect almost any two cities non-stop with full bedrooms and dining areas.
Passengers: 12-19
Range: 6,000-7,700 nm
Speed: 500-560 kts
Best for: Non-stop intercontinental travel, for example London to the US west coast.
Service providers
Operators serving New York
Operator
Meridian Air Charter
Heavy and long-range charter
On-demand charterLong-range charterAircraft management
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Crownwing Aviation
US domestic and transcontinental charter
On-demand charterEmpty-leg flightsAircraft management
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Latitude Private Aviation
Transatlantic charter specialists
Charter brokerageLong-range charter
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FAQ
New York private jet FAQs
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New York is served primarily by Teterboro Airport (TEB), with additional business aviation handling at Westchester County (HPN). Dedicated business airports offer faster handling and shorter transfer times than the main commercial hubs.
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