Groton New London Airport
KGON, Groton, CT
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (5,000 ft)
About 15 minutes to Mystic and the New London ferry to Fishers Island
Groton–New London airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Fishers Island
Groton–New London Airport is about 15 minutes from the New London ferry to Fishers Island and from Mystic.
- Main airport
- GON / KGON
- Elevation
- 9 ft
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (5,000 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Fishers Island
Fishers Island, off the Connecticut coast, is a private summer colony with a famous golf club. The nearby towns of Mystic and Stonington are popular in their own right.
Groton’s 5,000-foot runway suits light and midsize jets. The island has its own small airstrip for small propeller planes.
Fishers 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.
Westerly State Airport
KWST, Westerly, RI
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (4,010 ft)
About 3 miles to downtown Westerly and 10 minutes to Watch Hill
Westerly State airport guideBefore You Book Fishers Island
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Ferry Timing
The ferry from New London takes about 45 minutes; we can time your landing with a departure.
Island Airstrip
Small planes can continue to the island’s own airstrip; ask us about connecting.
When Demand Peaks in Fishers Island
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- June to September
- Summer season.
- Summer weekends
- The busiest time for ferries and flights.
Flight Times and Prices to Fishers Island
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to GON 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) | 110 mi | 35 min$10,900–$15,900 | 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,552 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr$46,000–$70,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,165 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,300–$17,700 | 2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,481 mi | 3 hr 20 min$14,600–$21,000 | 3 hr 15 min$17,800–$23,000 | 3 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 811 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) | 1,528 mi | 3 hr 30 min$15,100–$22,000 | 3 hr 20 min$18,400–$23,500 | 3 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,658 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 10 min$47,500–$72,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,328 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 50 min$27,000–$33,500 | 4 hr 35 min$42,000–$64,500 |
Best Aircraft for Fishers Island
Turboprops and light jets fly from New York and Boston; midsize jets fly from Florida.
Fishers Island Private Jet Questions
How do you get to Fishers Island by private jet?
Fly to Groton–New London (GON), then take the ferry from New London, about 45 minutes.
How long is a private flight from New York to Groton?
About 35 min from Teterboro in a light jet.
