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 Key West
Key West International is a few minutes from Duval Street and Old Town, with customs on the field.
- Main airport
- EYW / KEYW
- Elevation
- 3 ft
- Longest runway
- 09/27 (5,076 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Key West
The airport’s 5,000-foot runway, surrounded by water, suits light and midsize jets. Marathon, about an hour up the Keys, is an alternative.
Winter is peak season, and the drive down the Keys from Miami takes about four hours.
Planning a trip? See our private jet fishing trips guide.
Key West 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 guideBefore You Book Key West
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Runway Length
Heavy jets usually cannot use Key West; light and midsize jets are the best fit.
Cuba and the Caribbean
Customs on the field makes Key West a convenient stop for trips to and from the Caribbean.
When Demand Peaks in Key West
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- December to April
- Peak season.
- Late October
- Fantasy Fest.
- June to November
- Hurricane season.
Flight Times and Prices to Key West
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 Key West
Light and midsize jets fly from the Southeast and the Northeast with a fuel stop if needed; super-midsize jets fly from New York nonstop.
Key West Private Jet Questions
Can a large private jet land in Key West?
Key West’s 5,000-foot runway suits light and midsize jets; larger aircraft are limited.
How long is a private flight from New York to Key West?
About 2 hr 55 min from Teterboro in a midsize jet.
