Teterboro Airport: The FBOs, the 100,000 Pound Rule and Flying Private Into New York

Teterboro Airport (TEB) in New Jersey is the airport the Port Authority keeps for private and business flights serving New York. It has no scheduled airline service, it is owned by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and it bars aircraft whose actual operating weight is above 100,000 pounds. Four FBOs run the private terminals: Atlantic Aviation, Jet Aviation, Meridian and Signature Aviation, which runs three. This guide covers each, the rules that shape which jets can use the field, and what a flight from Teterboro costs on the routes people search for most.

Where Teterboro Is and Why Private Jets Use It

The Port Authority describes Teterboro as a general aviation reliever airport about 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan. A reliever exists to keep non-scheduled traffic away from the commercial airports, which is why there are no airline gates here and the ramp is given over to business aircraft. For a passenger, that means a short walk from the car to the aircraft through an FBO lounge instead of a terminal queue.

The FAA airport record lists the Port Authority as owner and the airport as attended continuously. Westchester County Airport (HPN) in White Plains is the usual alternative for trips that start north of the city.

The 100,000 Pound Rule

Teterboro bars operations by aircraft whose actual operating weight exceeds 100,000 pounds. Aircraft that can weigh more than that must file a certification with Airport Operations showing they will stay under the limit, according to the Port Authority’s certification form. Exceptions need prior permission from the Airport Manager, requested at least 72 hours before the flight.

In practice this rarely limits charter passengers. Midsize, super midsize and most large cabin business jets fly in and out every day. It matters for airliner-sized VIP aircraft, which go to the commercial airports instead.

Runways

Runway	Length	Width	Source
01/19	6,997 ft	150 ft	FAA airport record
06/24	6,014 ft	150 ft	FAA airport record

Both runways are long enough for the jets used on the routes below. For how runway length relates to aircraft size, see our guide to how much runway a private jet needs.

Teterboro FBOs

An FBO, or fixed base operator, is the private terminal where you meet the aircraft. Your operator or broker picks it, but you can ask for a specific one. These are the FBOs that list a Teterboro location on their own websites:

• Atlantic Aviation, 233 Industrial Avenue. Its location page lists 24 hour service, on-field customs and hangar space for aircraft up to a Gulfstream G650. It also notes that a reservation number is now required for all arrivals at Teterboro.
• Jet Aviation, listed on the company’s global locations page with a Teterboro FBO.
• Meridian, which says it is the only independently owned FBO at Teterboro and has been under the same family ownership since 1946.
• Signature Aviation, with three terminals, East, South and West, each listed as open 24 hours a day.

Fees for parking, handling and overnight stays are set by each FBO and are passed on in a charter quote. Our guide to what it costs to land a private plane explains how those charges work.

Routes From Teterboro

These are calculated from the great circle distance and manufacturer cruise speeds, with 2026 hourly rates. Each page shows every jet size and the empty return.

Route	Distance	Flight time	Flight time cost
New York to Miami	949 nm	2 h 35 min (midsize)	$10,300 to $18,100
New York to Chicago	619 nm	1 h 45 min (midsize)	$7,000 to $12,300
New York to Aspen	1,503 nm	3 h 50 min (midsize)	$15,300 to $26,900
New York to Las Vegas	1,935 nm	4 h 55 min (midsize)	$19,600 to $34,500
New York to Los Angeles	2,129 nm	5 h (super midsize)	$30,000 to $45,000
London to New York	2,986 nm	7 h 10 min (heavy)	$57,300 to $107,500
New York to Paris	3,150 nm	7 h 10 min (super midsize, range is tight)	$43,000 to $64,500

All the routes we have priced are on the private jet routes page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fly commercial out of Teterboro?

No. The Port Authority describes Teterboro as a general aviation reliever airport with no scheduled airline service. Everyone flying from it is on a private, charter or business aircraft.

How far is Teterboro from Manhattan?

About 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan, according to the Port Authority. Drive time depends on traffic and the tunnel or bridge you take, so leave a margin at rush hour.

What is the weight limit at Teterboro?

100,000 pounds of actual operating weight. Aircraft able to weigh more must certify that they will stay under the limit, and exceptions need the Airport Manager's permission at least 72 hours ahead.

How many FBOs are at Teterboro?

Four operators list a Teterboro location on their own sites: Atlantic Aviation, Jet Aviation, Meridian and Signature Aviation, which runs three terminals. That makes six private terminals in total.

Sources

• FAA, airport record for Teterboro (TEB), nfdc.faa.gov, checked November 7, 2026
• Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Teterboro Airport and 100,000 Pound Aircraft Certification Form, panynj.gov
• Atlantic Aviation, Teterboro (TEB) location page, atlanticaviation.com
• Jet Aviation, global locations, jetaviation.com
• Meridian, FBO and company pages, meridian.aero
• Signature Aviation, TEB East, South and West terminal pages, signatureaviation.com
• Villiers Jets, 2026 hourly charter rates (March 30, 2026), villiers.ai