St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport
KPIE, Pinellas Park, FL
- Longest runway
- 18/36 (9,730 ft)
About 10 miles to Clearwater Beach and 15 miles to St. Petersburg
St. Pete–Clearwater airport guide
Private Jet Charter to St. Petersburg
St. Pete–Clearwater International is the main private-jet airport for St. Petersburg, and Albert Whitted is on the downtown waterfront for small aircraft.
- Main airport
- PIE / KPIE
- Elevation
- 11 ft
- Longest runway
- 18/36 (9,730 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to St. Petersburg
St. Pete–Clearwater is about 15 minutes from downtown. Albert Whitted has a 3,700-foot runway for turboprops and very light jets. Tampa International is about 25 minutes away.
Winter is peak season on the Gulf beaches.
St. Petersburg Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Albert Whitted Airport
KSPG, St Petersburg, FL
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (3,676 ft)
On the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront
Albert Whitted airport guideTampa International Airport
KTPA, Tampa, FL
- Longest runway
- 19R/01L (11,002 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 6 miles to downtown Tampa
Tampa International airport guideBefore You Book St. Petersburg
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Downtown Airport
Albert Whitted puts you on the waterfront, next to the museums and the pier, in a turboprop or very light jet.
Summer Storms
Afternoon thunderstorms are common.
When Demand Peaks in St. Petersburg
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- February and March
- Spring training baseball.
- June to November
- Hurricane season.
Flight Times and Prices to St. Petersburg
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to PIE 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) | 1,020 mi | 2 hr 40 min$11,600–$16,900 | 2 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,152 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 30 min$25,000–$31,000 | 4 hr 15 min$39,000–$59,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 203 mi | 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 909 mi | 2 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,000 mi | 2 hr 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 771 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 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,382 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$42,500–$65,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,974 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 10 min$23,000–$28,500 | 3 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for St. Petersburg
Light jets fly to the Northeast and Midwest; super-midsize jets fly to the West Coast nonstop.
St. Petersburg Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to downtown St. Petersburg?
Albert Whitted (SPG) is on the waterfront but suits small aircraft; St. Pete–Clearwater (PIE) handles larger jets.
How long is a private flight from New York to St. Petersburg?
About 2 hr 40 min from Teterboro in a light jet.
