Essex County Airport

Overview summary

Essex County Airport is one of the premier private jet airports in the New York City region. Essex County Airport’s prime location just 20 miles west of Manhattan ensures easy access to all the attractions of the New Jersey Suburbs as well as New York City itself.

Essex County Airport is also conveniently located just ten miles from the meadowlands and is a terrific alternative to Teterboro if you are looking to attend one of the many sporting events held at MetLife Stadium.

For private jet hire to or from Essex County Airport call PrivateFly on +44 (0) 20 7100 6960 (24 Hours).

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Essex County Airport History

Essex County Airport first opened in 1929 on the site of a former dairy farm. Essex County Airport has a connection to Charles Lindbergh, who owned a property overlooking the airport. The Curtis-Wright Corporation also had a strong ties to Essex County Airport. The company tested aircraft engines on the field and in 1951 the X-1, the airplane Chuck Yeager would eventually break the sound barrier with, was tested at Essex County Airport.

Essex County Airport Location

Essex County Airport is located in northeastern New Jersey two miles from the town of Caldwell. Essex County Airport is just 20 miles west of Manhattan and is near both Interstate 80 and 280 which facilitates easy driving access to both downtown New York City and all of the New Jersey suburbs.

Essex County Airport Facilities

Air Bound Aviation operates the only fixed-base operator at Essex County Airport. Air Bound Aviation’s facilities include a newly remodeled private jet passenger terminal complete with a luxurious passenger waiting lobby and outdoor patio area. Air Bound Aviation operates a 44,000 sq. foot hangar facility that can accommodate up to a Falcon 50.

Essex County Airport Facts

Airport Codes: KCDW/CDW
Latitude: 40.88 North
Longitude: 74.28 West
Elevation: 172 feet

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