4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Macarthur is a good pick for easy access and competitive fares.”
Robert5★ on Google
Airports / New York / ISP
Medium airport · ISP
Long Island MacArthur Airport.
Islip, New York · 99 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
1,133 ratings
2
Operators based
99
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Islip, New YorkELEV 99 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
1,133
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
99
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
15 nm
To the nearest alternate
Republic Airport (FRG), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Long Island MacArthur Airport (KISP / ISP) sits in Islip, New York, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 99 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Executive Fliteways and Liberty Jet base aircraft at ISP. Useful alternates include Republic Airport (FRG, 15 nm), Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR, 22 nm), and Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN, 30 nm). ISP offers 3 runways, the longest 7,006-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of ISP vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Islip Airport. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from ISP, or browse verified operators serving the area.
2 FBOs serve KISP. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Modern Aviation Long Island
Your FBO? Claim it, freeGeneral Manager, Dwight Bruno dbruno@modern-aviation.com No matter the extent of your needs when you land, Modern Aviation ISP can handle it all. Anything from arranging customs clearance, and de-icing your aircraft, to scheduling a limousine pick up. Our trained and courteous staff will ensure everything about your trip will go smoothly.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-2230, after hours on-call (fees apply)
- Unicom 129.77
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
New York Jet / Mid Island Air Service
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 07:00-21:00
- Unicom 123.5
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +6 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Parking and being dropped off or picked up was also a BREEZE……see what I did there….lol”
William Herrera5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Long Island MacArthur Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KISP
IATA
ISP
FAA / Local
ISP
Elevation
99 ft
Coordinates
40.7963° N · 73.1017° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs NY fields
state range 6–2,135 ft
At 99 ft, ISP sits lower than 76% of the 58 New York fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 7,006 ft
- 06/247,006 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15R/33L5,186 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15L/33R3,175 ft × 75 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,006 ft
ISP's 7,006 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 operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 15nmFRGRepublic AirportEast Farmingdale
- 22nmBDRIgor I Sikorsky Memorial AirportBridgeport
- 30nmHVNTweed New Haven AirportNew Haven
- 32nmHPNWestchester County AirportWhite Plains
- 32nmJFKJohn F. Kennedy International AirportNew York
- 35nmLGALaGuardia AirportNew York
Location
Open the full mapKISP · Long Island MacArthur Airport · Islip, NY
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ISP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 129 nm | 42m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 229 nm | 56m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 670 nm | 1h 57m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 696 nm | 2h 1m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 916 nm | 2h 32m |
| Miami (MIA) | 969 nm | 2h 39m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,232 nm | 3h 16m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,272 nm | 3h 21m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ISP?
- Long Island MacArthur Airport's longest paved runway is 7,006 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 ISP?
- Long Island MacArthur Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 7,006 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at ISP?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Long Island MacArthur Airport as a home base, including Executive Fliteways, Liberty Jet. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Long Island MacArthur Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve ISP: Modern Aviation Long Island and New York Jet / Mid Island Air Service. 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 ISP?
- The closest alternate is Republic Airport (FRG), about 15 nm away, followed by Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) at 22 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ISP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 56m (229 nm), Chicago about 1h 57m (670 nm), Nashville about 2h 1m (696 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.