Private Jet Charter to East Hampton Airport (JPX) — Everything You Need to Know

Yes. East Hampton Town Airport (JPX) is classified as a public-use airport. The FAA restored its public-use designation on February 20, 2025 via aeronautical chart update, following a legal dispute that began in 2022. There is no mandatory Prior Permission Required (PPR) for arriving or departing aircraft.

The FAA changed East Hampton Airport’s identifier from HTO to JPX on May 19, 2022, when the Town of East Hampton renamed it ‘East Hampton Town Airport.’ The IATA code HTO was a legacy identifier — the current correct codes are FAA LID: JPX and ICAO: KJPX. Many charter brokers still incorrectly publish HTO; always use JPX when booking.

There is no mandatory curfew at East Hampton Airport. However, a voluntary ‘Pilot Pledge’ curfew managed by the East Hampton Community Alliance asks pilots to avoid operations between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM (with exceptions for training currency). This is voluntary — not enforced by the FAA or the Town — but is respected by most operators.

No. East Hampton Airport’s primary runway (10/28) is 4,255 feet long, which accommodates light jets (Phenom 300, Citation CJ3/CJ4) and most super-midsize jets (Challenger 300/350, Gulfstream G280) but not heavy jets such as the Gulfstream G650 or Bombardier Global 7500. For heavy jet operations to the Hamptons, use Gabreski Airport (FOK) in Westhampton Beach, which has a 9,002-foot runway.

East Hampton Town Airport (JPX) is the closest airport — approximately 3 miles west of East Hampton Village, a 7-minute drive. The next closest option for private jets is Gabreski Airport (FOK) in Westhampton Beach, which is about 45 minutes west by car but accommodates heavier aircraft.

No. East Hampton Airport (JPX) does not have U.S. Customs clearance. International arrivals must clear customs at an authorized airport. The nearest airports with customs are Gabreski (FOK) and MacArthur (ISP), both approximately 40–75 minutes west.