The Hamptons, New York
Summer's BusiestPrivate Runway.
East Hampton Airport is the direct route to the Hamptons — with an evolving regulatory picture we track closely, and a full-service alternative nearby for the aircraft or dates it doesn't fit.
East Hampton Airport · HTO
The Region's Most Discussed Airport.
East Hampton Airport (HTO) has been the subject of an ongoing legal and regulatory process over noise and access in recent years, with rules that have shifted more than once. We monitor this closely rather than relying on outdated information.
When HTO isn't the right fit — for a given aircraft, date, or the current rule set — Francis S. Gabreski Airport (FOK) in Westhampton offers a full-service, less-restricted alternative with a comparable ground transfer to most of the Hamptons.
We confirm the current operating rules for your exact dates before booking, so there are no surprises when it's time to fly.
HTO
Primary Hamptons airport · East Hampton
FOK
Full-service alternate · Westhampton
Evolving
Regulatory situation, confirmed pre-flight
NY
Suffolk County, Long Island
The Arrival
We Check the Rules Before You Book.
East Hampton Airport's access rules have changed more than once amid litigation between the Town of East Hampton and aviation groups. Rather than quote a fixed policy that may be outdated by the time you fly, we verify current operating conditions for your specific dates at the time of booking.
If HTO's current rules or your aircraft type don't align with your travel dates, Francis S. Gabreski Airport (FOK), about 20 minutes further east, offers a longer runway and fewer access restrictions — with ground transfer times to most Hamptons villages that are only modestly longer.
Rules check
We confirm HTO's current access rules for your travel dates before booking.
Airport selection
HTO if it fits your aircraft and dates; FOK if it doesn't.
Wheels down
Dedicated FBO ramp at either field.
Village arrival
Ground transfer to East Hampton, Southampton, or Sag Harbor.
HTO
East Hampton Airport
Frequently Asked
Flying to the Hamptons.
Can I fly directly into East Hampton Airport?
In many cases, yes — but HTO's access rules have changed more than once due to an ongoing legal dispute over noise regulation. We confirm the current rules for your specific travel dates before booking, rather than relying on a fixed policy that may be outdated.
What's the alternative if East Hampton Airport has restrictions on my dates?
Francis S. Gabreski Airport (FOK) in Westhampton, about 20 minutes further east, is a full-service airport with fewer access restrictions and a comparable ground transfer time to most Hamptons villages.
Why does East Hampton Airport have changing rules?
The airport has been the subject of an ongoing legal and regulatory process between the Town of East Hampton and aviation advocacy groups over noise restrictions, which has led to rule changes over recent years.
How far is Gabreski Airport from the Hamptons villages?
Francis S. Gabreski Airport (FOK) adds a modestly longer ground transfer compared to HTO, typically still well within a comfortable drive to East Hampton, Southampton, and Sag Harbor.