East Hampton Town Airport (KJPX), New York
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
East Hampton Town Airport (KJPX, HTO) is a towered public-use field on eastern Long Island, New York, serving business aviation traffic bound for the Hamptons. The airport operates a main paved runway of 4,255 feet alongside a shorter crosswind strip, with both 100LL and Jet A available on field. Customs clearance is not offered on site, with the nearest customs facility located at Francis S Gabreski Airport (KFOK), about 18.6 nautical miles away. According to FAA TFMSC data, the field handled 8,891 business aviation operations in 2025, out of 10,036 total annual operations.
Runways
East Hampton Town Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 10/28, is 4,255 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
East Hampton Town Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
East Hampton Town Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Francis S Gabreski (KFOK), 19 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
East Hampton Town Airport recorded 8,891 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and August. Business aviation traffic at KJPX concentrates heavily in the summer months, with July and August each recording well over 2,400 operations compared to fewer than 100 in the winter months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 2,453 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
East Hampton Town Airport averages 2.6 days above 90°F in July, 25.4 freeze days in January and 2.2 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80.6°F, and January the coldest, at 38.5°F.
Weather station is 2.1 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
East Hampton Town Airport has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery when the control tower is closed, contact New York Approach.
REIL for runway 28, MIRL for runway 10/28, and taxiway lights are activated via CTAF. REIL for runway 10 and PAPI for runways 10 and 28 operate continuously.
Trees 78 feet tall are located 850 feet from the threshold on both sides of the centerline. A road obstruction 15 feet high is located 491 feet from the threshold on both sides of the centerline.
Refer to the airport website for details on current airport usage, rules, noise abatement procedures, and regulations prior to arrival.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Contact the FBO on frequency 122.85 for ramp services and parking.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
East Hampton Town Airport has five airfields within 25 NM. The closest is Montauk (KMTP), 16.57 NM northeast.
Part of the Hartford and Springfield area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there customs clearance available at KJPX?
KJPX, East Hampton Town Airport, does not offer on-site customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is Francis S Gabreski Airport (KFOK), located approximately 18.6 nautical miles away. Operators arriving internationally should plan to clear customs there before or after their stop at East Hampton.
What runway options does East Hampton Town Airport offer?
East Hampton Town Airport (KJPX) has two paved asphalt runways. The primary runway, 10/28, measures 4,255 feet long and 100 feet wide. A secondary runway, 16/34, is shorter at 2,060 feet long and 75 feet wide, suitable for smaller aircraft.
How busy is KJPX during peak season compared to winter?
KJPX sees a sharp seasonal swing in business aviation traffic. According to FAA TFMSC data, August 2025 recorded 2,453 business aviation operations, while February saw only 82. This pattern reflects the airport's role serving Hamptons-area demand concentrated in the summer months.
What obstacles should pilots be aware of near the runways at East Hampton Town Airport?
East Hampton Town Airport (KJPX) reports trees of 78 feet in height located 850 feet from the runway threshold on both sides of the centerline. A road obstruction of 15 feet is also noted 491 feet from the threshold on both sides of the centerline. Pilots should factor these into approach and departure planning.