Teterboro Airport (TEB) in Bergen County, New Jersey, is the primary private aviation gateway for the New York City metropolitan area. Operating exclusively as a general aviation airport — no commercial airlines — TEB serves as the arrival and departure point for private jets connecting to Manhattan.
Why Teterboro for New York Private Aviation
Teterboro's location in northern New Jersey places it approximately 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan — closer than Newark, JFK, or LaGuardia. The airport hosts multiple fixed-base operators (FBOs) including Signature Aviation, Jet Aviation, and others, each providing private terminal facilities for arriving passengers.
Without commercial aviation, TEB operates with a pace and ease that commercial airports cannot match. There is no TSA security theater, no gate areas, no crowds. You land, your aircraft taxis to the FBO, and your car is waiting.
Drive Times: Teterboro to Manhattan
| Destination | Off-Peak | Rush Hour |
|---|---|---|
| Midtown Manhattan | 25–35 min | 45–75 min |
| Financial District | 30–40 min | 50–80 min |
| Upper East Side | 30–40 min | 50–80 min |
| Upper West Side | 25–35 min | 45–70 min |
The route from TEB to Manhattan typically uses Route 46 to the Lincoln Tunnel, or the George Washington Bridge for Upper Manhattan destinations.
FBO Meet and Greet Service
For Teterboro arrivals, BLVK coordinates directly with the FBO handling your aircraft. Your chauffeur is cleared to meet you at the FBO — not at a public entrance, but inside the facility — so you step off your aircraft and directly into your car with zero friction.
For departures, your driver delivers you to the FBO entrance. Ground handling takes it from there.
Other Private Aviation Airports Served
In addition to Teterboro, BLVK serves:
- Westchester County Airport (HPN) — White Plains
- Republic Airport (FRG) — Long Island
- MacArthur Airport (ISP) — Long Island (commercial and charter)
Book Teterboro Car Service
Email info@blvklimo.com with your FBO, tail number (for coordination), arrival/departure time, and destination. 24/7 service available.
