Teterboro Airport (KTEB) sits just five miles west of Manhattan, on the New Jersey side of the Hudson, and is the single busiest dedicated business-aviation field in the United States. There is no scheduled airline service — every movement is private, charter, fractional, or corporate flight-department traffic, which is why brokers and owners think of it as the de facto NYC bizjet airport. Five major FBOs (Signature, Atlantic, Jet Aviation, Meridian, and Modern Aviation) compete for ramp space along the field, and during peak windows — Sunday evenings, Friday afternoons, ahead of major sporting events — slot pressure and ground delays are routine.
The two runways (06/24 and 01/19) cap out at 7,000 feet, which is enough for everything up through a Gulfstream G650 or Global 7500, though heavy-jet operators often plan tankering carefully out of KTEB given the field's noise-abatement procedures and weight-restricted obstacle departures. The Teterboro 5 departure is a standard piece of NYC airspace knowledge, and a Part 135 curfew on noisier aircraft (Stage 3 restrictions, ~2300–0700 local) shapes scheduling more than at any other US bizjet field. For travelers, ground transport into Midtown is 20–45 minutes depending on Lincoln Tunnel traffic; helicopter shuttles from KTEB to the Manhattan heliports are the standard premium option.
Frequently asked questions about Teterboro Airport
What is KTEB airport?+
KTEB is the ICAO code for Teterboro Airport (IATA TEB), located in Teterboro, NJ.
What does TEB stand for?+
TEB is the IATA code for Teterboro Airport (ICAO KTEB) in Teterboro, NJ.
Where is Teterboro Airport?+
Teterboro Airport is located in Teterboro, NJ.
Does Teterboro Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes — Teterboro Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
How long is the runway at Teterboro Airport?+
The longest runway at Teterboro Airport measures 6,997 ft (2,133 m).
What is the elevation of Teterboro Airport?+
Teterboro Airport sits at 9 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Teterboro Airport in?+
Teterboro Airport operates on America/New_York.
How many private-jet empty legs are available at Teterboro Airport?+
SkyAccess currently tracks 1,059 departing and 937 arriving private-jet empty legs at Teterboro Airport over the next six months. Browse and book each leg with a free account.