Westchester County Airport

Westchester County Airport is the dominant private aviation gateway for the New York metro area's northern suburbs. It sits in White Plains, NY, drawing passengers from Westchester County, Greenwich CT, and Fairfield County CT who want to avoid the drive to Teterboro or the chaos of the commercial airports. Two FBOs operate on the field: Signature Flight Support and Million Air, both offering full private terminal facilities.

The airport has noise abatement procedures that restrict operations between roughly 11pm and 7am. Departures and arrivals outside those hours require noise-compatible procedures. Unlike the major commercial airports, KHPN has no slot restrictions for private aircraft, and congestion is manageable by New York metro standards. Runway 11/29 runs 6,549 feet, which comfortably handles large-cabin jets. CBP is on site, so international arrivals can clear customs directly at the airport rather than routing through a commercial terminal.

Midtown Manhattan is about 30 miles south, typically 45 to 60 minutes by car without traffic. With heavy I-287 or Saw Mill Parkway congestion, that can stretch to 90 minutes. Greenwich CT is 15 miles east, around 20 to 25 minutes. Stamford CT is 20 miles east, 25 to 30 minutes. Car service from the Westchester and Greenwich area runs directly to the FBO ramp. Uber and Lyft are available but local hired car services are more reliable for timed arrivals.

For Manhattan-bound passengers who need to beat traffic, helicopter transfers to the West 30th Street Heliport are available from the field. The heliport is about 5 minutes by air from KHPN and puts passengers in Midtown in under 20 minutes total.