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Republic Airport.
East Farmingdale, New York · 82 ft elevation. 4 charter operators based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
216 ratings
4
Operators based
82
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
#15 / 48
New York airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 216 Google ratings , ranked against 48 rated NY fields.
4 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 83% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
15 nm
To the nearest alternate
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Republic Airport (KFRG / FRG) is a mid-sized airport serving East Farmingdale, New York. The airport sits 82 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Justice Air Charter, Northeastern Aviation Corp, and Ventura Air Services are based here, 4 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 15 nm), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 17 nm), and LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 21 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,833-foot paved runway, FRG can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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2 FBOs serve KFRG. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Farmingdale FRG
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated on Long Island, between New York City and the Hamptons, Atlantic Aviation FRG is open 24/7 to take care of all your aircraft needs! The services we offer are comprehensive, with large charter, international, cargo and ground handling, self-service Avgas, crew and rental cars, Wi-Fi throughout, conference rooms with smart TVs and teleconferencing capabilities, and much more.
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Ground handling
- De-icing
- +3 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Modern Aviation Farmingdale
Your FBO? Claim it, freeGeneral Manager-Aleem Mohammed amohammed@modern-aviation.com Positioned right outside NYC, our base at the Republic Airport provides pilots and passengers a less congested route of travel. Business trips are a breeze with Route 110 Corridor minutes away. Also, take the time to relax and unwind at the Black Course which has hosted many PGA tournaments.
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.2
- Customs
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Catering
- De-icing
- +4 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KFRG
IATA
FRG
FAA / Local
FRG
Elevation
82 ft
Coordinates
40.7286° N · 73.4143° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs NY fields
state range 6–2,135 ft
At 82 ft, FRG sits lower than 79% of the 58 New York fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,833 ft
- 14/326,833 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01/195,517 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,833 ft
FRG's 6,833 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators4
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 15nmISPLong Island MacArthur AirportIslip
- 17nmJFKJohn F. Kennedy International AirportNew York
- 21nmLGALaGuardia AirportNew York
- 24nmHPNWestchester County AirportWhite Plains
- 25nmTSSEast 34th Street HeliportNew York
- 25nmNYSNew York Skyports Inc Seaplane BaseNew York
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKFRG · Republic Airport · East Farmingdale, NY
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FRG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 142 nm | 44m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 215 nm | 54m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 657 nm | 1h 56m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 681 nm | 1h 59m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 906 nm | 2h 30m |
| Miami (MIA) | 960 nm | 2h 38m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,217 nm | 3h 14m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,257 nm | 3h 19m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FRG?
- Republic Airport's longest paved runway is 6,833 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at FRG?
- Republic Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,833 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at FRG?
- Yes. 4 charter operators list Republic Airport as a home base, including Justice Air Charter, Northeastern Aviation Corp, Ventura Air Services. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Republic Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve FRG: Atlantic Aviation Farmingdale FRG and Modern Aviation Farmingdale. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to FRG?
- The closest alternate is Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), about 15 nm away, followed by John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) at 17 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FRG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 54m (215 nm), Chicago about 1h 56m (657 nm), Nashville about 1h 59m (681 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.