Adirondack Regional Airport
KSLK, Saranac Lake, NY
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (6,573 ft)
About 15 miles to Lake Placid
Adirondack Regional airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Lake Placid
Adirondack Regional Airport in Saranac Lake is the jet airport for Lake Placid, about 20 minutes away.
- Main airport
- SLK / KSLK
- Elevation
- 1,663 ft
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (6,573 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Lake Placid
The airport has a 6,500-foot runway. Lake Placid’s own small airport suits small aircraft only.
Winter sports and summer lake season bring the busiest weeks.
Lake Placid Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Lake Placid
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Winter Weather
Snow and cold are common; de-icing adds time.
Great Camps
Many Adirondack camps are an hour or more from the airport.
When Demand Peaks in Lake Placid
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Winter
- Skiing at Whiteface and winter-sports events.
- Summer
- Adirondack lake season.
Flight Times and Prices to Lake Placid
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to SLK 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) | 244 mi | 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,437 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 50 min$44,000–$67,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,321 mi | 3 hr 10 min$13,800–$20,000 | 3 hr$16,800–$22,000 | 2 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,452 mi | 3 hr 20 min$14,500–$21,000 | 3 hr 10 min$17,600–$22,500 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 705 mi | 1 hr 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,537 mi | 3 hr 30 min$15,300–$22,000 | 3 hr 20 min$18,600–$23,500 | 3 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,518 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 55 min$45,500–$69,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,209 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$25,500–$32,000 | 4 hr 20 min$40,000–$61,500 |
Best Aircraft for Lake Placid
Light jets fly from New York and Boston; midsize jets fly from Florida.
Lake Placid Private Jet Questions
Which airport serves Lake Placid for private jets?
Adirondack Regional (SLK) in Saranac Lake, about 20 minutes away.
How long is a private flight from New York to Lake Placid?
About 55 min from Teterboro in a light jet.
