Republic Airport
KFRG, East Farmingdale, NY
20 miles from JFK
- Longest runway
- 14/32 (6,833 ft)
About 2 miles to Farmingdale and 30 miles to Manhattan
Republic airport guide
Private Jet Charter at JFK (JFK)
JFK is New York’s main international airport, with a private terminal and customs.
- Codes
- JFK / KJFK
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- Longest runway
- 13R/31L (14,511 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying into JFK
- JFK is New York’s main international airport, with a private terminal and customs.
- Its long runways handle any jet, including nonstop flights to Asia and the Middle East.
- Most private flyers use Teterboro or Westchester; JFK suits international arrivals and airline connections.
Planning a trip to New York? See the New York private jet guide for seasons, local rules and other airports.
Private Terminal (FBO)
We choose the FBO (private terminal) with your operator and send you its name and address with your trip details.
Getting into Town
About 15 miles to Midtown Manhattan.
Flight Times to JFK
Estimated one-way times and prices to JFK for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop, before taxes and fees.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,466 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 50 min$44,500–$68,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,084 mi | 2 hr 40 min$11,600–$16,700 | 2 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,381 mi | 3 hr 10 min$13,800–$19,900 | 3 hr$16,700–$21,500 | 2 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 730 mi | 1 hr 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,427 mi | 3 hr 15 min$14,200–$20,500 | 3 hr 10 min$17,300–$22,500 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,580 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr$46,000–$70,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,243 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$26,000–$32,500 | 4 hr 25 min$40,500–$62,000 |
| Boston (BED) | 181 mi | 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Airports Near JFK
Alternatives when JFK is busy, closed or too small for your aircraft.
Newark Liberty International Airport
KEWR, Newark, NJ
21 miles from JFK
- Longest runway
- 4L/22R (11,000 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 5 miles to downtown Newark and 15 miles to Manhattan
Newark Liberty airport guideTeterboro Airport
KTEB, Teterboro, NJ
21 miles from JFK
- Longest runway
- 1/19 (7,000 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
- FBOs
- 4
12 miles to Midtown Manhattan, 25–45 minutes by car
Teterboro airport guideWestchester County Airport
KHPN, White Plains, NY
30 miles from JFK
- Longest runway
- 16/34 (6,549 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
- FBOs
- 2
33 miles to Midtown; convenient for Greenwich and northern Westchester
Westchester airport guideEssex County Airport
KCDW, Caldwell, NJ
31 miles from JFK
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (4,552 ft)
About 15 minutes to Montclair and 45 minutes to Midtown Manhattan
Essex County (Caldwell) airport guideMorristown Municipal Airport
KMMU, Morristown, NJ
35 miles from JFK
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (5,998 ft)
About 3 miles to Morristown and 30 miles to Manhattan
Morristown airport guideJFK Private Jet Questions
Does JFK have customs?
Yes. JFK has US Customs and Border Protection on the field, so international flights can arrive directly.
How far is JFK from town?
About 15 miles to Midtown Manhattan.