Block Island State Airport
KBID, Block Island, RI
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (2,502 ft)
About 1 mile to New Shoreham
Block Island airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Block Island
Block Island State Airport is a mile from town, with a 2,500-foot runway for turboprops and small aircraft.
- Main airport
- BID / KBID
- Elevation
- 108 ft
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (2,502 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Block Island
Jets can fly to Westerly or T. F. Green and connect by turboprop or ferry.
Summer is the peak season; the island is quiet the rest of the year.
Block Island Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
KPVD, Providence/Warwick, RI
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (8,700 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 10 miles to downtown Providence and 35 miles to Newport
T. F. Green airport guideBefore You Book Block Island
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Aircraft Size
Only turboprops and small aircraft can land; jets connect via Westerly or T. F. Green.
Fog
Summer fog can delay flights.
When Demand Peaks in Block Island
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- July and August
- Peak season.
- Race Week
- Block Island Race Week, held in odd-numbered years, fills the harbor.
Flight Times and Prices to Block Island
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to BID for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 131 mi | 35 min$10,900–$15,900 | 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,578 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr$46,000–$70,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,166 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,200–$17,700 | 2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,502 mi | 3 hr 25 min$14,800–$21,500 | 3 hr 15 min$18,000–$23,000 | 3 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 837 mi | 2 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,547 mi | 3 hr 30 min$15,300–$22,000 | 3 hr 20 min$18,600–$23,500 | 3 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,685 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 15 min$48,000–$73,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,353 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 55 min$27,000–$34,000 | 4 hr 35 min$42,500–$65,000 |
Best Aircraft for Block Island
A turboprop such as a PC-12 or King Air is the right aircraft for Block Island.
Block Island Private Jet Questions
Can a private jet land on Block Island?
No. The 2,500-foot runway suits turboprops and small aircraft.
How long is a flight from New York to Block Island?
About 45 min from Teterboro in a turboprop.
