The airspace surrounding New York City handles more private jets than just about anywhere else in the world. Pretty much every major international company has an office in NYC, if it's not already headquartered there.
The majority of business jets are handled by Teterboro Airport, the main private airport in New York, NY. Which is a little bit of a misnomer, given the airport is actually located just across the Hudson in New Jersey. Still, it offers runways closer to Manhattan than any other airport, and private helicopters from Teterboro only take a few minutes to arrive at one of New York City's dedicated helipads.
What about business travelers with offices on the northside of Manhattan, or residents with homes north of the Bronx? Private jet charters are available at Westchester County Airport (KHPN), New York City's other private jet airport. Westchester County Airport is located in the city of White Plains, an affluent neighborhood located just over 30 miles north of NYC.
Private Jets in White Plains, NY
Westchester County Airport is a county-owned airport located just 3 miles northeast of White Plains, NY, and serves Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT, and well as the surrounding New York metropolitan area. Sometimes referred to simply as White Plains Airport, there are 5 airlines and 2 scheduled charter airlines based at KHPN serving around 16 destinations.
That said, the airport's main focus is private aviation. In 2010, White Plains Airport averaged 523 aircraft movements per day, with only 23% accounting for commercial aviation. There are a total of 316 aircraft, (including helicopters) based at the KHPN, most of which are included in private jet card and fractional ownership programs, or they're available for on-demand private jet charters.
Chartering a Private Jet to White Plains, NY
Chartering a private plane to/from White Plains allows you to travel on the date & time of your choice, reaching destinations and airports not served by commercial and charter airlines. You'll save hours by avoiding long security lines, utilizing private terminals at your local airport to quickly depart for your flight.
Hourly charter rates to rent a private jet to White Plains, NY starts at $1,800 an hour for turboprops and light jets, and $5,000 an hour for midsize jets, and $8,000 an hour (or more) for heavy jets and long-range business jets.
