Northeast · Best season: Year-round
Teterboro, NJ
The East Coast's Premier Private Gateway
Teterboro Airport (TEB) is consistently ranked as the busiest private aviation airport in the United States and serves as the de facto private terminal for New York City. Located just 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan, it offers unrivaled speed and convenience versus the commercial airports.
TEB is home to multiple premium FBOs, corporate flight departments, and charter operators. Slot-controlled and capacity-managed, it maintains an efficient operation despite extraordinary volume. White Plains (HPN) and Morristown (MMU) provide reliable overflow alternatives.
- Primary Airport
- Teterboro Airport (TEB)
- Alternate Airports
- White Plains (HPN), Morristown (MMU), Republic (FRG)
- Best Season
- Year-round
- Drive to Midtown NYC
- ~20–35 min
Popular routes
Typical charter cost to Teterboro
One-way estimates including a segment fee; actual quotes vary with dates and positioning.
| From | Light jet | Super-mid | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (Van Nuys)2300 nm | $24k–$39k | $32k–$48k | $44k–$78k |
| Dallas (Love Field)1286 nm | $15k–$24k | $20k–$29k | $28k–$48k |
| Palm Beach974 nm | $12k–$19k | $17k–$24k | $23k–$39k |
Operators serving Teterboro
When to fly
Peak season in Teterboro is Year-round — strongest demand around winter and spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slot and ramp space at KTEB tighten around holidays and major events.
Alternate airports
When KTEB is slot-restricted or weathered in.

