Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (KISP), New York
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Long Island MacArthur Airport (KISP) is a towered, public-use field serving the New York metropolitan area from Long Island, roughly 36 nautical miles from the metro center. The airport handles a mix of business aviation and general traffic across three paved runways, with onsite customs services supporting international operations. Jet A and 100LL fuel are both available on the field.
Runways
Long Island Mac Arthur Airport has three paved runways. The longest, 06/24, is 7,006 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
Long Island Mac Arthur 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
Long Island Mac Arthur 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
Long Island Mac Arthur Airport recorded 7,649 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and September. Business aviation traffic at KISP concentrates in the summer and early fall, peaking in September according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 876 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Long Island Mac Arthur Airport averages 4.1 days above 90°F in July, 24.8 freeze days in January and 2.2 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.8°F, and January the coldest, at 39.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Long Island Mac Arthur Airport has published operating constraints in seven categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Runway 15L/33R is closed to fixed wing aircraft at night and is available for taxiing during those hours.
For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact New York Approach.
Runway 15L/33R is not available for night takeoff and landing operations. It is limited to aircraft weighing 48,000 pounds or less.
Advisory: traffic landing on Runway 33L may encounter high-density VFR traffic operating at 600 feet MSL and below in the vicinity of Bayport Aerodrome, 3 miles southeast.
Lighting operates dusk to dawn. When the tower is closed, activate MIRL for Runway 15R/33L and taxiway lights via CTAF. HIRL for Runway 06/24 is preset to low intensity and activated via CTAF. MALSR for Runway 06 and 24 is preset to medium intensity for the prevailing wind runway.
Runway 15L/33R is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger flights with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger flights with more than 30 passenger seats.
Non-standard markings; threshold bar missing on the runway end.
Updrafts may be encountered in the vicinity of a power plant located 1.5 nautical miles northeast of Runway 24.
Voluntary noise abatement procedures are in effect for fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. Contact airport management for details.
Bird activity reported on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 550/F/A/X/T
PCR VALUE: 280/F/B/X/T
PCR VALUE: 590/F/B/X/T
Located on Taxiway C, north of Taxiway S.
Located on Taxiway W, south of the intersection with Taxiway B.
Taxiway S is unlighted east of the terminal apron.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Long Island Mac Arthur Airport has five airfields within 23 NM. The closest is Brookhaven (KHWV), 10.74 NM east.
Part of the New York area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KISP
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary runway at KISP for business aviation traffic?
Runway 06/24 is the primary runway at Long Island MacArthur Airport for business aviation, with a length of 7,006 feet and a width of 150 feet on an asphalt surface. This is the longest runway at KISP and the only one rated for the largest jet traffic based on published pavement classification data. Two shorter parallel runways, 15R/33L at 5,186 feet and 15L/33R at 3,175 feet, handle lighter traffic and general aviation movements. Runway 06/24 also carries approach lighting, supporting operations when the tower is closed.
Are there weight or operational restrictions on runway 15L/33R at KISP?
Runway 15L/33R at KISP carries several restrictions relevant to flight planning. It is limited to aircraft weighing 48,000 pounds or less and is not available for night takeoff or landing operations. The runway is also closed to fixed wing aircraft at night, though it remains available for taxiing during those hours. Separately, it is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations exceeding nine seats, or non-scheduled operations exceeding 30 seats. Dispatchers planning larger aircraft or night operations should route around this runway.
Is customs available at KISP for international arrivals?
Long Island MacArthur Airport (KISP) has onsite customs service, with CBP inspection available along with a USDA compliance agreement covering agricultural inspection needs. This combination supports international arrivals requiring both standard customs clearance and agricultural compliance. Because both services are addressed under a single arrangement, crews handling flights with agricultural cargo or provisions should confirm applicable procedures ahead of arrival. KISP is a towered, public-use airport with jet fuel available onsite, which supports international business aviation operations landing at the field.
When does business aviation traffic peak at KISP?
Business aviation traffic at Long Island MacArthur Airport concentrates in the summer and early fall months. According to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, September recorded the highest monthly total at 876 operations, followed closely by July at 833 and August at 805. Traffic drops substantially in the winter months, with February recording the lowest total at 423 operations. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KISP during the July through September window should anticipate higher traffic volumes and plan accordingly.
What noise abatement procedures apply at KISP?
Long Island MacArthur Airport maintains voluntary noise abatement procedures covering both fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. These procedures are not mandatory but are requested of operators using the airport, particularly during nighttime hours. Crews with questions on specific routing or timing recommendations under this program should contact airport management directly. This is separate from the runway-specific night restrictions on 15L/33R, and operators should account for both when planning arrivals and departures at KISP.