Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport
KGFL, Glens Falls, NY
- Longest runway
- 01/19 (5,000 ft)
About 15 minutes to Lake George Village
Glens Falls airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Lake George
Floyd Bennett Memorial in Glens Falls is about 15 minutes from Lake George Village.
- Main airport
- GFL / KGFL
- Elevation
- 328 ft
- Longest runway
- 01/19 (5,000 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Lake George
Lake George, at the southern edge of the Adirondacks, is known for lakefront summer homes, historic resorts such as The Sagamore, and boating.
Glens Falls has a 5,000-foot runway for light and midsize jets. Albany, about an hour away, handles larger aircraft.
Lake George Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Albany International Airport
KALB, Albany, NY
- Longest runway
- 01/19 (8,500 ft)
About 10 miles to downtown Albany and 30 miles to Saratoga Springs
Albany International airport guideBefore You Book Lake George
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Saratoga Combo
Many visitors split time between the lake and Saratoga’s racing season; Glens Falls serves both.
Airport Choice
Glens Falls for light and midsize jets; Albany for larger jets.
When Demand Peaks in Lake George
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- June to September
- Peak lake season.
- July and August
- Saratoga racing season, about 30 minutes south.
- October
- Fall foliage.
Flight Times and Prices to Lake George
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to GFL 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) | 174 mi | 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,467 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 50 min$44,500–$68,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,261 mi | 3 hr$13,200–$19,200 | 2 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,450 mi | 3 hr 20 min$14,400–$21,000 | 3 hr 10 min$17,500–$22,500 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 727 mi | 1 hr 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,522 mi | 3 hr 30 min$15,200–$22,000 | 3 hr 20 min$18,400–$23,500 | 3 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,556 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr$46,000–$70,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,239 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$26,000–$32,500 | 4 hr 25 min$40,500–$62,000 |
Best Aircraft for Lake George
Light jets fly from New York and Boston; midsize jets fly from Florida and the Midwest.
Lake George Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to Lake George?
Floyd Bennett Memorial (GFL) in Glens Falls, about 15 minutes away.
How long is a private flight from New York to Lake George?
About 45 min from Teterboro in a light jet.
