Long Island MacArthur Airport
KISP, Islip, NY
- Longest runway
- 06/24 (7,006 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 3 miles to Islip
Long Island MacArthur airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Islip
Long Island MacArthur Airport in Islip has a 7,000-foot runway and is a convenient central Long Island option for private jets.
- Main airport
- ISP / KISP
- Elevation
- 99 ft
- Longest runway
- 06/24 (7,006 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Islip
MacArthur is quieter than the New York City airports. Republic in Farmingdale, about 20 minutes west, is the busiest business-aviation airport on Long Island.
Islip is a practical starting point for the Hamptons and Fire Island.
Islip Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Republic Airport
KFRG, East Farmingdale, NY
- Longest runway
- 14/32 (6,833 ft)
About 2 miles to Farmingdale and 30 miles to Manhattan
Republic airport guideBefore You Book Islip
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
MacArthur for central and South Shore Long Island; Republic for the North Shore.
The Hamptons
East Hampton and Gabreski are closer to the Hamptons themselves.
When Demand Peaks in Islip
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Summer
- Hamptons and Fire Island season.
- Winter
- Florida trips peak around the holidays.
Flight Times and Prices to Islip
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to ISP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,501 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 55 min$45,000–$68,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,108 mi | 2 hr 40 min$11,800–$17,000 | 2 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,418 mi | 3 hr 15 min$14,100–$20,500 | 3 hr 5 min$17,100–$22,000 | 2 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 763 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,464 mi | 3 hr 20 min$14,600–$21,000 | 3 hr 10 min$17,700–$22,500 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,612 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 5 min$46,500–$71,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,277 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 45 min$26,000–$33,000 | 4 hr 30 min$41,000–$63,000 |
| Boston (BED) | 148 mi | 40 min$10,900–$15,900 | 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Islip
Light jets cover the Northeast and Florida; super-midsize jets fly to the West Coast nonstop.
Islip Private Jet Questions
Can private jets use Long Island MacArthur Airport?
Yes. MacArthur (ISP) has private terminals and a 7,000-foot runway.
How long is a private flight from Islip to Palm Beach?
About 2 hr 45 min in a light jet to the Palm Beach area.
