One of the main factors why a frequent flyer chooses private air transport over commercial is time efficiency. For commercial international flights, passengers need to arrive three hours prior, even if they have a first class seat. For private flights, 20 minutes before departing is more than enough. But there’s something else; there’s a much larger variety of airports you can access on a private jet, what allows to get closer to your finally destination. Again, the time efficiency factor…
Here are some of the most frequented private airports in the US and Europe, from which private charter operators such as Monarch Air of Fort Lauderdale depart on a daily or weekly basis.
United States
Teterboro, New York
It has 23 hangars, five FBO’s and a total area of approximately 572,000 square feet and is only 12 miles from Manhattan.
John Wayne, Los Angeles
It is located approximately 35 miles south of Los Angeles, between the cities of Costa Mesa, Irvine, and Newport Beach, and it has two FBO’s.
Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International, Fort Lauderdale
Only three miles away from downtime Fort Lauderdale, the airport has 4 luxurious FBO’s and is a popular choice for passengers travelling to the Caribbean. Honorable mention goes to Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport and Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
Chicago Midway, Chicago
It is the second-largest passenger airport in the Chicago metropolitan area just 8 miles away from downtown Chicago. It has two FBO’s and five active runways.
Dallas Love Field, Dallas
Originally Dallas’ main airport until the opening of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in 1974, Dallas Love Field offers seven FBOs, as well as other general aviation services for its private jet travelers. It is located only six miles from downtown Dallas.
Europe
Le Bourget, Paris
Paris-Le Bourget Airport, which celebrated its centenary in 2014, is an airport exclusively dedicated to business aviation, located just over 4 miles from Paris. It has three runways, two of which can operate independently, and offers 7 FBO’s.
London Farnborough, UK
The airport is only a one hour drive from central London, with direct rail and helicopter transfer connections, and is the only dedicated business aviation centre in the UK.
Nice Business Aviation Centre, Nice
With four FBO’s, VIP lounges and luxury shopping, the terminal has everything you would expect of a private jet facility. Business clients can drive right up to the entrance, where canopies ensure discrete entry to the terminal.
Amsterdam Schipol jet center, Amsterdam
Located only six miles from Amsterdam, the airport is ideally suited for those looking for easy access to the city. It offers high quality services and amenities which include services such as catering, flight planning centers, pilot lounges and also rest area for its passengers.
Berlin Schönefeld Airport, Germany
The airport is open 24 hours, meaning the facility is favored by private jet flyers for its scheduling flexibility. Situated 11 miles southeast of the city center, it offers a complete ground-handling service package, with state-of-the-art equipment and VIP lounges.
Felipe Reisch is a communications professional with experience in the South America and U.S. aviation industry, specifically in the BizAv market. He holds a Master’s Degree in Corporate Communications and Reputation Management from The University of Manchester, and works as a Public Relations Manager for Monarch Air Group in Fort Lauderdale, U.S.A. He'll respond to questions or comments at [email protected].
