Watertown International Airport
KART, Watertown, NY
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (7,001 ft)
About 30 minutes to Clayton and 40 minutes to Alexandria Bay
Watertown airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Thousand Islands
Watertown International is about 30 minutes from Clayton and 40 minutes from Alexandria Bay.
- Main airport
- ART / KART
- Elevation
- 325 ft
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (7,001 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Thousand Islands
The Thousand Islands, on the St. Lawrence River along the Canadian border, are known for historic island homes, boating and fishing.
Watertown’s 7,000-foot runway handles light through super-midsize jets.
Planning a trip? See our private jet fishing trips guide.
Thousand Islands 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 Thousand Islands
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Island Access
Most island homes are reached by boat from Clayton or Alexandria Bay; we can time your arrival with the boat.
Canadian Side
Crossing to the Canadian islands by boat needs passports and customs; ask us for details.
When Demand Peaks in Thousand Islands
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- June to September
- Peak river season.
- Fourth of July and August
- The busiest weeks.
Flight Times and Prices to Thousand Islands
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to ART 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) | 239 mi | 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,346 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$42,500–$65,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,272 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 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,359 mi | 3 hr 10 min$13,700–$19,800 | 3 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 612 mi | 1 hr 35 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,448 mi | 3 hr 20 min$14,600–$21,000 | 3 hr 10 min$17,700–$22,500 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,432 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 45 min$44,000–$67,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,120 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 25 min$24,500–$30,500 | 4 hr 15 min$38,500–$59,000 |
Best Aircraft for Thousand Islands
Light jets fly from New York and the Northeast; midsize jets fly from Florida and the Midwest.
Thousand Islands Private Jet Questions
Which airport serves the Thousand Islands?
Watertown International (ART), about 30 minutes from Clayton.
How long is a private flight from New York to the Thousand Islands?
About 55 min from Teterboro in a light jet.
