Key West International Airport
KEYW, Key West, FL
- Longest runway
- 09/27 (5,076 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 3 miles to Duval Street
Key West airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Florida Keys
The Florida Keys have two jet airports: Key West at the end of the chain and Marathon in the Middle Keys, both with customs.
- Main airport
- EYW / KEYW
- Elevation
- 3 ft
- Longest runway
- 09/27 (5,076 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Florida Keys
Key West’s 5,000-foot runway suits light and midsize jets; Marathon is closest to Islamorada and Little Palm Island. Miami Executive is the closest mainland jet airport to the Upper Keys.
Winter and spring are the busiest seasons, and fishing draws visitors year-round.
Planning a trip? See our private jet snowbird flights guide.
Florida Keys Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Florida Keys Marathon International Airport
KMTH, Marathon, FL
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (5,008 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 2 miles to Marathon and 40 minutes to Islamorada
Florida Keys Marathon airport guideMiami Executive Airport
KTMB, Miami, FL
- Longest runway
- 09R/27L (6,000 ft)
About 70 miles to Islamorada and 15 miles to downtown Miami
Miami Executive airport guideBefore You Book Florida Keys
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
Key West for Key West; Marathon for the Middle Keys and Islamorada; Miami Executive for Key Largo.
Overseas Highway
Traffic on US-1 is slow on weekends; flying saves hours.
When Demand Peaks in Florida Keys
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- December to April
- Peak season.
- June to November
- Hurricane season.
Flight Times and Prices to Florida Keys
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to EYW 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) | 1,211 mi | 3 hr 5 min$13,400–$19,400 | 2 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,296 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 45 min$26,500–$33,000 | 4 hr 30 min$41,500–$63,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 131 mi | 40 min$10,900–$15,900 | 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,077 mi | 2 hr 30 min$11,100–$16,100 | 2 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,239 mi | 3 hr$13,000–$18,800 | 2 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 902 mi | 2 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,543 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 55 min$45,500–$69,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,131 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 25 min$24,500–$30,500 | 4 hr 10 min$38,500–$59,000 |
Best Aircraft for Florida Keys
Light and midsize jets fly from the Southeast and the Northeast.
Florida Keys Private Jet Questions
Which airports serve the Florida Keys?
Key West (EYW) and Florida Keys Marathon (MTH), both with customs.
How long is a private flight from New York to Key West?
About 2 hr 55 min from Teterboro in a midsize jet.
