Burke Lakefront Airport
KBKL, Cleveland, OH
- Longest runway
- 06L/24R (6,604 ft)
About 1 mile to downtown Cleveland
Burke Lakefront airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Cleveland
Burke Lakefront Airport sits on the lakeshore next to downtown Cleveland, within walking distance of the stadiums.
- Main airport
- BKL / KBKL
- Elevation
- 583 ft
- Longest runway
- 06L/24R (6,604 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Cleveland
Burke Lakefront is a few minutes from downtown and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Cleveland Hopkins is the main airline airport, and Cuyahoga County Airport serves the eastern suburbs.
Winter weather off Lake Erie is the main thing to plan around.
Cleveland Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
KCLE, Cleveland, OH
- Longest runway
- 6R/24L (9,953 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 12 miles to downtown Cleveland
Cleveland Hopkins airport guideCuyahoga County Airport
KCGF, Cleveland, OH
- Longest runway
- 06/24 (5,502 ft)
About 15 miles to downtown Cleveland; convenient for the eastern suburbs
Cuyahoga County airport guideBefore You Book Cleveland
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
Burke Lakefront for downtown; Cuyahoga County for Shaker Heights and the eastern suburbs; Hopkins for the west side.
Lake-Effect Snow
Winter storms can cause delays; allow extra time.
When Demand Peaks in Cleveland
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Fall
- Football weekends.
- Winter
- Lake-effect snow and de-icing.
Flight Times and Prices to Cleveland
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to BKL 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) | 399 mi | 1 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,053 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 20 min$24,000–$30,000 | 4 hr 5 min$37,500–$57,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,082 mi | 2 hr 45 min$11,900–$17,200 | 2 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,025 mi | 2 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 314 mi | 1 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,119 mi | 2 hr 40 min$11,600–$16,800 | 2 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,163 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 30 min$25,000–$31,000 | 4 hr 15 min$39,000–$60,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,829 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 55 min$21,500–$27,000 | 3 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Route Guides
Private Jet Cleveland to Naples
CGFCleveland
APFNaples
- Very light jet
- 3 hr
- Light jet
- 2 hr 40 min
- One way from
- $9,600
Best Aircraft for Cleveland
Light jets cover the Midwest and Northeast; super-midsize jets fly to Florida and the West Coast comfortably.
Cleveland Private Jet Questions
Which Cleveland airport is closest to downtown?
Burke Lakefront (BKL), about a mile from downtown.
How long is a private flight from Cleveland to Palm Beach?
About 2 hr 35 min in a light jet to the Palm Beach area.
