A few things to keep in mind.
- Teterboro (TEB) is the closest private airport to Manhattan, about 12 miles from Midtown.
- Morristown (MMU) suits Morris County homes and corporate campuses.
- Westchester (HPN) is convenient for Greenwich, Stamford and northern suburbs.
- Stewart (SWF) is further out but serves the Hudson Valley.
The airports side by side.
The right airport depends on where you are going after landing. The table compares the main private-aviation airports by their FBOs and their distance from Carlstadt in Bergen County, New Jersey.
| Airport | Fixed-base operators | From Carlstadt, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Teterboro (TEB), NJ | Atlantic Aviation; Jet Aviation; Signature East, West and South | About 4.5 miles |
| Morristown (MMU), NJ | Atlantic Aviation; Signature Aviation | About 29 miles |
| Westchester (HPN), NY | Signature East and West; Atlantic East and West; Million Air | About 36 miles |
| Newark (EWR), NJ | General-aviation operators beside the commercial terminals | About 15 miles |
| Stewart (SWF), NY | Atlantic Aviation; Signature Aviation | About 57 miles |
Choosing by destination.
For Manhattan, Bergen County and Hudson County, Teterboro is usually the shortest drive. For Morris and Somerset County, Morristown can save time. For Greenwich, Stamford and northern Westchester, HPN is often closer.
Customs arrangements differ. Teterboro and Westchester process international general-aviation arrivals during set hours; Morristown and Stewart operate user-fee customs facilities. Check the arrangement with your operator before choosing an airport for an international arrival.
Ground transportation at each airport.
At every one of these airports, the chauffeur needs the FBO name, the tail number or flight and a trip contact. Vehicle access is set by each FBO, so ask your ground-transportation company to confirm the meeting point in advance.
