08 August 2026

New York by private jet for US Open and Fashion Week

Teterboro, Westchester, Newark and Morristown among the main options for business aviation heading to New York during the US Open and Fashion Week, with attention to parking, refueling and traffic on peak days

New York is preparing for weeks of heavy traffic for business aviation on the occasion of the US Open and New York Fashion Week 2026. The tennis tournament takes place from August 23 to September 13, while the fashion events from Thursday 10 to Tuesday 15 September 2026 will bring designers, buyers, celebrities and international operators to Manhattan . Signature Aviation has therefore prepared a guide to planning private jet arrivals, identifying the most strategic airports and operational aspects to consider during the period.

Teterboro, the gateway to business aviation in New York

Among the main options is Teterboro Airport (TEB), in New Jersey, traditionally one of the reference airports for private flights to the New York area. Signature has three dedicated terminals in Teterboro, spread across the East, South and West areas of the airport.

The location is also particularly interesting for those flying to New York to attend the US Open: the airport is located about 13 miles from Arthur Ashe Stadium, home of the matches in Flushing Meadows, with approximate transfer times of 45-60 minutes, heavily conditioned by traffic.

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Westchester and Newark as alternatives

Another option is Westchester County Airport (HPN), which is also particularly suitable for operations that require quick turnarounds. The airport allows you to reach New York by land while maintaining the typical operations of a terminal dedicated to business aviation.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is also among the alternatives indicated. Although it is one of the large commercial airports in the metropolitan area, it can be a solution for business passengers looking for services dedicated to private aviation during a period characterized by particularly high demand.

Morristown, another possibility for business aviation

Among the airports to consider is Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU), in New Jersey, where Signature Aviation has a terminal dedicated to business aviation. The airport represents an additional alternative to reach New York during the US Open and Fashion Week, especially on the busiest days at the airports closest to the city.

From Morristown, the transfer to the US Open area takes approximately 75 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. Operational benefits reported by Signature also include the absence of mandatory arrival slots and the ability for third-party vehicles to access the forecourt, thus facilitating private passenger transfers.

Parking and refueling to be scheduled in advance

The choice of airport is only one part of the planning. During major international events such as the US Open and Fashion Week, aircraft parking, hangar availability and refuelling become key elements.

Signature points out that hangar spaces are allocated based on availability and are not guaranteed. In the event of saturation, it may therefore be necessary to resort to remote parking of the aircraft.

Refueling also requires careful planning: in anticipation of increased demand, FBOs can deploy additional personnel, tankers, and crews to handle operational peaks.

From the jet to Manhattan: beware of traffic

For passengers, one of the most important aspects remains the transfer from the airport to the city or to Arthur Ashe Stadium. Relatively short distances can result in very different travel times depending on the time of day and road congestion.

This is especially true for Teterboro, one of the most popular airports for New York business aviation and therefore potentially even busier during international events. For Fashion Week it is also necessary to consider that fashion shows and presentations take place in different locations in Manhattan, making it important to plan travel according to your personal schedule.

New York, a key destination for private flights at the end of summer

The overlap between international sport, fashion and luxury lifestyle makes the period between late August and September one of the most interesting times of the year for business aviation in New York.

For those who choose to reach the city by private jet, the advantage of flexibility must therefore be accompanied by advance planning: choice of airport and FBO, aircraft parking, refueling and ground transfer become an integral part of the travel experience.

By the editorial staff, Avion Luxury Magazine