Posted on July 29th, 2026
East Hampton Town Airport (FAA: JPX, ICAO: KJPX), formerly known as East Hampton Airport (HTO, KHTO), provides private aviation access to the Hamptons’ beaches, estates, golf clubs, yacht marinas, and seasonal events. Located in Wainscott on the South Fork of Long Island, the airport is convenient to East Hampton, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, Amagansett, and Montauk.
East Hampton Town Airport may be appropriate for select private flights using aircraft capable of operating within its runway and local operating limitations. For larger business jets, longer-range missions, heavier passenger or baggage loads, or schedules requiring greater flexibility, JetOptions may instead recommend Francis S. Gabreski Airport.
JetOptions arranges on-demand private jet charter throughout the Hamptons and evaluates the airport, aircraft, runway requirements, passenger needs, operating hours, and final destination for each itinerary. When East Hampton Town Airport is not the most practical choice, our Charter Advisors can recommend a nearby airport offering greater operational flexibility.
East Hampton Town Airport is a publicly owned general aviation airport operated by the Town of East Hampton. Located in Wainscott, New York, the airport serves private, recreational, business, and air-taxi operations throughout Long Island’s East End.
In May 2022, the airport received the FAA identifier JPX and ICAO identifier KJPX, replacing the former HTO and KHTO designations. Although many travelers still recognize the airport by its former identifiers, current flight planning and aviation publications use JPX and KJPX.
The airport occupies approximately 600 acres and has two paved runways. Its 4,255-foot primary runway can accommodate many turboprops, very light jets, and select light business aircraft, subject to the operator’s approved performance calculations and the conditions of the individual flight.
| Airport Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Airport Name | East Hampton Town Airport |
| FAA Identifier | JPX |
| ICAO Identifier | KJPX |
| Former Identifiers | HTO / KHTO |
| Location | Wainscott, New York |
| Elevation | 55 feet |
| Airport Area | Approximately 600 acres |
| Primary Runway | 10/28 – 4,255 feet |
| Secondary Runway | 16/34 – 2,060 feet |
| Airport Type | Public-use general aviation airport |
| Fixed-Base Operator | Sound Aircraft Services |
East Hampton Town Airport provides convenient ground access to Wainscott, East Hampton Village, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, Amagansett, and other communities on the eastern South Fork.
The airport serves private, business, recreational, and air-taxi operations. Its facilities are designed primarily for general aviation and appropriately sized aircraft.
JPX may be considered for select spring and summer flights when the proposed aircraft, passenger load, schedule, and operating conditions are compatible with the airport.
East Hampton Town Airport offers convenience for select private flights to the Hamptons. When runway length, operating hours, aircraft performance, or passenger requirements make another airport more suitable, JetOptions can recommend nearby Francis S. Gabreski Airport or Long Island MacArthur Airport to best match your aircraft and itinerary.
East Hampton Town Airport has two paved runways, including a 4,255-foot primary runway and a 2,060-foot secondary runway. The primary runway may accommodate turboprops, very light jets, and select light business aircraft operating within approved performance limits.
Aircraft suitability depends on the aircraft type, passenger count, baggage, fuel requirements, weather, runway conditions, temperature, and the operator’s approved performance calculations. Local operating hours, seasonal traffic, parking availability, and other airport restrictions may also affect whether JPX is appropriate for a particular flight.
For larger-cabin aircraft, longer-range missions, heavier loads, or itineraries requiring greater scheduling and operational flexibility, JetOptions may recommend Francis S. Gabreski Airport. Its significantly longer runway accommodates a broader range of private aircraft while remaining accessible to destinations throughout the Hamptons.
Our Charter Advisors evaluate your route, aircraft requirements, passenger needs, operating schedule, and final destination before recommending the most appropriate Hamptons airport for your trip.
East Hampton Town Airport provides essential services for general aviation and select private aircraft operations. Services and availability may vary according to the season, time of arrival, aircraft type, and advance arrangements.
Sound Aircraft Services provides aviation fuel, aircraft parking, ground handling, hangar services, and pilot support for general aviation customers operating at the airport.
Aircraft parking may be more limited during periods of elevated seasonal demand. Advance coordination is particularly important during summer weekends and major Hamptons events.
Airport activity increases substantially during the spring and summer season. Operating hours, airport procedures, traffic, and aircraft availability should be reviewed before confirming an itinerary.
Private car service, limousine transportation, taxis, and rental vehicles may be arranged in advance for travel to East Hampton and surrounding communities.
East Hampton Town Airport is located in Wainscott between Bridgehampton and East Hampton Village. Its location can provide convenient access to properties and destinations on the eastern South Fork when the airport is suitable for the proposed aircraft and itinerary.
Approximate drive times vary considerably with summer traffic, weekend congestion, local events, and the traveler’s final destination. East Hampton Village and Wainscott are generally among the closest communities, while Sag Harbor, Amagansett, Bridgehampton, and Montauk require additional travel time.
JetOptions can coordinate private ground transportation in advance so that a professional driver is prepared to meet passengers following arrival. During peak summer periods, advance transportation arrangements are strongly recommended.
The Hamptons attract travelers for private residences, corporate retreats, real estate meetings, yacht charters, golf outings, weddings, cultural programs, and seasonal social events. East Hampton Town Airport may provide a convenient arrival point for select flights when the aircraft and operating schedule are compatible with the airport.
For travelers arriving on larger aircraft or traveling nonstop from more distant cities, Gabreski Airport may provide a more practical combination of runway capability and Hamptons access. JetOptions compares the available airport options before confirming each charter itinerary.
East Hampton Town Airport is located near many of the East End’s best-known communities, beaches, clubs, cultural venues, and seasonal gatherings. Travelers planning around a major golf tournament, film festival, charity event, holiday weekend, or summer celebration should arrange aircraft and transportation as early as possible.
East Hampton Village is known for historic residences, luxury shopping, fine dining, private clubs, beaches, and seasonal cultural events.
Bridgehampton and Sag Harbor offer equestrian venues, waterfront dining, yacht marinas, galleries, private estates, and access to destinations across the South Fork.
Farther east, Amagansett and Montauk are popular for beaches, waterfront accommodations, fishing, dining, resorts, and seasonal leisure travel.
The East End hosts film festivals, equestrian competitions, art programs, charity events, golf tournaments, and seasonal gatherings that can increase private aviation demand.
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is a historic championship venue and a multiple-time host of the U.S. Open Championship. Travelers combining a Hamptons visit with business, entertainment, or leisure travel elsewhere in the region can also explore our New York private jet charter destination guide.
East Hampton Town Airport may be considered for select private flights serving Wainscott, East Hampton Village, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, Amagansett, Springs, Northwest Harbor, and Montauk. The best arrival airport depends on the passenger’s final destination as well as aircraft and operational requirements.
Best considered for: Wainscott, East Hampton Village, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, Amagansett, and nearby eastern South Fork destinations when aircraft performance and operating conditions permit.
Because of East Hampton Town Airport’s runway length, operating limitations, and seasonal demand, another airport may be more suitable for many private charter flights. JetOptions evaluates the full itinerary rather than selecting an airport based solely on driving distance.
Located in Westhampton Beach, Gabreski Airport has a 9,002-foot primary runway and generally provides greater flexibility for midsize, super-midsize, large-cabin, and long-range private aircraft.
Located in Islip, Long Island MacArthur Airport offers longer runways, private aviation services, and additional operating flexibility for certain aircraft and schedules.
Explore private aviation options for New York City, Long Island, the Hamptons, and additional destinations throughout the state.
Review private aircraft categories ranging from turboprops and light jets to super-midsize, heavy, and ultra-long-range aircraft.
East Hampton Town Airport is most likely to be considered for shorter regional flights using an appropriately sized turboprop, very light jet, or select light jet. Specific aircraft acceptance cannot be determined from aircraft category alone and must be confirmed by the operating carrier for the actual flight conditions.
Flights originating farther from the Hamptons may require additional fuel, payload, or runway capability that makes Gabreski Airport or another regional airport more appropriate. JetOptions will compare nonstop capability, passenger comfort, runway performance, airport hours, and ground-transfer time before recommending an itinerary.
References to turboprops, very light jets, or light jets are general examples only. The charter operator and flight crew must determine whether a specific aircraft can safely and legally operate at JPX under the conditions expected for the flight.
JetOptions provides personalized private flight planning for East Hampton, Westhampton Beach, Southampton, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, Montauk, and destinations throughout Long Island’s East End. We will help determine the airport and aircraft best suited to your itinerary.
The airport currently uses FAA identifier JPX and ICAO identifier KJPX. It was formerly identified as HTO and KHTO.
Select private aircraft may use the airport when runway performance, aircraft weight, passenger load, weather, operating hours, and other conditions permit. Suitability must be determined for each flight.
The airport’s 4,255-foot primary runway limits its practicality for many larger aircraft. Gabreski Airport is generally a more flexible option for midsize, super-midsize, large-cabin, and long-range aircraft.
Francis S. Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach is one of the principal alternatives. It offers a substantially longer runway and broader aircraft compatibility.
Our Charter Advisors consider the aircraft, route, passenger and baggage requirements, operating hours, runway performance, airport availability, and the passenger’s final destination before recommending an airport.