Erie-Ottawa International Airport
KPCW, Port Clinton, OH
- Longest runway
- 09/27 (5,646 ft)
About 10 minutes to the Put-in-Bay ferries
Port Clinton (Erie-Ottawa) airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Put-in-Bay
Erie-Ottawa International in Port Clinton is the jet airport for Put-in-Bay and the Lake Erie islands.
- Main airport
- PCW / KPCW
- Elevation
- 590 ft
- Longest runway
- 09/27 (5,646 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Put-in-Bay
Put-in-Bay, on South Bass Island, is Lake Erie’s summer party and boating destination, with marinas, island homes and events all summer.
Port Clinton’s 5,600-foot runway suits light and midsize jets. Ferries run to the island, and small planes can use the island’s short airstrip.
Put-in-Bay 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 Put-in-Bay
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Ferry or Small Plane
Take the ferry from Port Clinton or connect to a small plane for the short hop to the island.
Weekend Crowds
Book early for July and August weekends.
When Demand Peaks in Put-in-Bay
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Peak season.
- Summer weekends
- The busiest time on the island.
Flight Times and Prices to Put-in-Bay
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to PCW 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) | 460 mi | 1 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,992 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 10 min$23,000–$29,000 | 4 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,089 mi | 2 hr 45 min$12,000–$17,300 | 2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 974 mi | 2 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 253 mi | 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,074 mi | 2 hr 35 min$11,200–$16,300 | 2 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,102 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 25 min$24,500–$30,500 | 4 hr 10 min$38,000–$58,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,768 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 45 min$21,000–$26,000 | 3 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Put-in-Bay
Light jets fly from Chicago, Detroit and Pittsburgh; midsize jets fly from farther away.
Put-in-Bay Private Jet Questions
How do you get to Put-in-Bay by private jet?
Fly to Erie-Ottawa International (PCW) in Port Clinton, then take the ferry or a short small-plane hop.
How long is a private flight from Chicago to Put-in-Bay?
About 55 min from Chicago Executive to Port Clinton in a light jet.
