East Hampton, Southampton, Bridgehampton — bypass the I-495 parking lot and land on the East End directly.
The Hamptons is one of the most sought-after summer destinations in the Northeast — and one of the hardest to get to by car. Flying private lands you at East Hampton Airport (KHTO) in under 2.5 hours from South Florida — roughly the same time it takes to drive from Manhattan on a Friday afternoon.
KHTO (East Hampton Airport) is the preferred option for most of the South Fork — it's minutes from East Hampton Village, Amagansett, and Montauk. KISP (Long Island MacArthur) in Islip handles mid-size and larger jets and connects to the western Hamptons faster by car.
KHTO is the classic choice — small, private, and surrounded by the Hamptons. It has seasonal restrictions, so early booking is essential for summer weekends. KISP handles larger jets and can be a smart alternative when KHTO is congested.
Answers to common questions about flying to the Hamptons with Royal Palm Jets.
Skipping the Friday I-495 parking lot is reason enough — but the real value is arriving on your schedule, not the airline's. There are no commercial flights into East Hampton.
East Hampton (KJPX) is the top choice — minutes from East Hampton Village, Amagansett, and Montauk. It's a shorter runway, so aircraft selection matters. For larger jets or when KJPX is congested, Suffolk (KFOK) is the practical alternative with great FBO facilities.
Yes — KJPX has seasonal noise restrictions and curfews, especially during peak summer weekends. Book early, and let us confirm your aircraft is approved for the runway length and noise requirements. We've navigated this many times and will guide you through it.
It depends on the specific aircraft and its performance specs. Many midsize jets are approved for KJPX, but some are not. As a pilot-founded advisory, we verify this before we ever put it in your itinerary.
The earlier the better — Holiday weekends book up fast. We recommend reaching out as soon as possible for peak summer dates to secure both your aircraft and your preferred FBO slot.
Our team is available 24/7. Tell us your dates and we'll handle everything.
