Republic Airport (KFRG), New York
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Republic Airport, KFRG, is a towered, tier-1 business aviation field in Farmingdale, New York, roughly 22 nautical miles from the New York metro area. The airport sits within a dense cluster of regional fields, with Long Island MacArthur, John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Westchester County, and Brookhaven all within about 25 nautical miles. Onsite CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement support international arrivals, and both 100LL and Jet A fuel are available around the clock under an ALL / ALL / ALL attendance schedule.
Runways
Republic Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 14/32, is 6,833 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Republic Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Republic Airport has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Republic Airport recorded 19,976 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at Republic Airport builds through the year, from a low near 1,283 operations in March to a peak of 2,284 operations in September.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 2,284 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Republic Airport averages 4.5 days above 90°F in July and 23.7 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.8°F, and January the coldest, at 38.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Republic Airport has published operating constraints in seven categories: access, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
An 8-foot fence is located 180 feet from the runway end, 500 feet to the left. An 8-foot lighted blast fence is located at the approach end of the runway, 460 feet to the right.
The wooded area south of Taxiway A and east of Taxiway G is closed to helicopters.
For clearance delivery when the control tower is closed, contact New York Approach on 128.25 if unable to reach the tower.
When the control tower is closed, activate MALSF for runway 14. REIL is available for runways 01, 19, and 32. PAPI is available for runways 01, 19, 14, and 32. HIRL serves runway 14/32, and MIRL serves runway 01/19. Taxiway lights are on CTAF.
An 8-foot fence is located 0 to 200 feet from the runway end, 240 feet to the left.
The approach slope is 46:1 to the displaced threshold.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), 384 feet long by 170 feet wide, is located at the departure end of runway 14.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), 404 feet long by 170 feet wide, is located at the departure end of runway 32.
Voluntary noise abatement procedures are in effect for both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. Contact the airport manager for details.
Birds are present in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 565/F/C/X/T
PCR VALUE: 476/F/B/X/T
Located on Taxiway B at the intersection with Taxiway F.
Located on Taxiway B, north of Taxiway B6.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 4 degrees left of centerline.
A landing fee applies to all aircraft except military and government aircraft.
Jet maintenance runups are permitted only in the holding bays of Taxiways A, D, F, and G.
See the Land and Hold Short Operations section for additional information.
Aircraft parking for US Customs clearance is located on the main terminal ramp. All international arrivals must contact the FBO for service when clearing customs. Terminal use fees apply.
All international arrivals must not enter the main terminal ramp until FBO personnel are present for marshalling. Contact Airport Operations on 122.95 MHz for instructions.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Republic Airport has five airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Long Island Mac Arthur (KISP), 14.78 NM east.
Part of the New York area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there customs available at KFRG?
Republic Airport, KFRG, has onsite CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement. Aircraft parking for US Customs clearance is located on the main terminal ramp. International arrivals must contact the FBO for service when clearing customs, and terminal use fees apply. Aircraft must not enter the main terminal ramp until FBO personnel are present for marshalling. Crews should contact Airport Operations on 122.95 MHz for instructions.
What runway lengths are available at Republic Airport?
Republic Airport, KFRG, has two paved runways for fixed-wing operations. Runway 14/32 is the longer of the two at 6,833 feet, with a width of 150 feet. Runway 01/19 measures 5,517 feet long and is also 150 feet wide. Both runways have an asphalt surface. The airport also lists two helipads, H1 and H2, each under 100 feet in length.
Does KFRG have an EMAS system?
Yes, Republic Airport has Engineered Materials Arresting System installations at both ends of runway 14/32. The EMAS at the departure end of runway 14 measures 384 feet in length by 170 feet in width. The EMAS at the departure end of runway 32 measures 404 feet in length by 170 feet in width. These systems are designed to stop aircraft that overrun the runway end.
What is the business aviation traffic level at Republic Airport?
Republic Airport, KFRG, recorded 19,976 business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, out of 26,709 total annual operations. This places the field in ops tier 1, reflecting its status as a high-volume business aviation airport. Monthly business aviation activity ranges from a low near 1,283 operations in March to a peak of 2,284 operations in September. The airport sits about 22.17 nautical miles from its metro area, serving the broader New York region.
Are there landing fees or noise restrictions at KFRG?
Republic Airport applies a landing fee for all aircraft except military and government aircraft. Voluntary noise abatement procedures are in effect for both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, and operators should contact the airport manager regarding these procedures. Separately, the wooded area south of Taxiway A and east of Taxiway G is closed to helicopter operations. Jet maintenance runups are permitted only in the holding bays for Taxiways A, D, F, and G.