4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“After purchasing the ticket she could look at me and tell I was exhausted, shared such kind words to me and I just figured all of the supreme airline was cordial.”
ApexMindset5★ on Google
Airports / Florida / PBI
Large airport · PBI
Palm Beach International Airport.
West Palm Beach, Florida · 19 ft elevation. 6 charter operators based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
5,868 ratings
6
Operators based
19
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
West Palm Beach, FloridaELEV 19 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
5,868
Google reviews
ratings on Google
6
Based operators
charter operators on the field
19
Field elevation
feet above sea level
18
Nearest alternate
nm to BCT
Field standing
#35 / 79
Florida airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 5868 Google ratings , ranked against 79 rated FL fields.
6 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 91% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
18 nm
To the nearest alternate
Boca Raton Airport (BCT), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI / PBI) is a large commercial airport serving West Palm Beach, Florida. The airport sits 19 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Alerion Aviation, Executive Aviation, and Great Flight, Inc. are based here, 6 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Boca Raton Airport (BCT, 18 nm), Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE, 29 nm), and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL, 37 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 10,001-foot paved runway, PBI can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Palm Beach International Airport is very clean, well-organized, and easy to navigate.”
Bang Avro5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“She also grabbed snacks in case I got hungry in the night or morning and placed it all in a grocery bag with drink included.”
ApexMindset5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KPBI
IATA
PBI
FAA / Local
PBI
Elevation
19 ft
Coordinates
26.6832° N · 80.0956° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs FL fields
state range 3–213 ft
At 19 ft, PBI sits lower than 58% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 10,001 ft
- 10L/28R10,001 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/326,931 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10R/28L3,214 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,001 ft
PBI's 10,001 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 operators6
- Alerion AviationWest Palm Beach, FL · Part 1355.0(6)12 aircraft · KPBI
- Executive AviationWest Palm Beach · Part 1354.7(74)5 aircraft · KPBI
- Great Flight, Inc.Wellington, FL · Part 1355.0(42)2 aircraft · KPBI
- Platinum AviationWest Palm Beach · Part 1355.0(2)1 aircraft · KPBI
- TurnKey Jet, IncWest Palm Beach, FL · Part 1354.7(293)KPBI
- Sapphire Aviation, IncWest Palm Beach · Part 1355.0(1)KPBI
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 18nmBCTBoca Raton AirportBoca Raton
- 29nmFXEFort Lauderdale Executive AirportFort Lauderdale
- 37nmFLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International AirportFort Lauderdale
- 42nmHWONorth Perry AirportHollywood
- 48nmOPFMiami-Opa Locka Executive AirportMiami
- 51nmFPRTreasure Coast International AirportFort Pierce
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKPBI · Palm Beach International Airport · West Palm Beach, FL
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PBI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 659 nm | 1h 56m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 748 nm | 2h 8m |
| Houston (HOU) | 822 nm | 2h 19m |
| New York (TEB) | 902 nm | 2h 30m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 947 nm | 2h 36m |
| Austin (AUS) | 950 nm | 2h 37m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 996 nm | 2h 43m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,042 nm | 2h 49m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PBI?
- Palm Beach International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,001 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 PBI?
- Palm Beach International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 10,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at PBI?
- Yes. 6 charter operators list Palm Beach International Airport as a home base, including Alerion Aviation, Executive Aviation, Great Flight, Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to PBI?
- The closest alternate is Boca Raton Airport (BCT), about 18 nm away, followed by Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) at 29 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PBI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 56m (659 nm), Washington DC about 2h 8m (748 nm), Houston about 2h 19m (822 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.