Westchester County Airport Ground Transportation

HPN Airport Operations Overview {#hpn-operations-overview}

Corporate Aviation Activity Statistics

Westchester County Airport (KHPN) operates 14 miles north of White Plains in Harrison, New York, serving as a primary corporate aviation alternative to Teterboro for the New York metropolitan area. The airport recorded 161,628 total operations in 2023 (average 443 daily operations).

2023 Operations Breakdown:

• Total operations: 161,628
• Air carrier operations: ~27,500
• Air taxi operations: ~52,000
• General aviation operations: ~64,000
• Private aviation departures: ~33,000 (6th-busiest US private aviation airport)
• Year-over-year change: -10% from 2022 (private aviation departures)

Airport Infrastructure

Westchester County Airport operates two runways serving both commercial and corporate aviation:

Runway 16/34 (Primary):

• Length: 6,548 feet × 150 feet
• Surface: Asphalt with grooved markings
• ILS approach capability
• Runway End Identifier Lights (REILS)
• Medium Intensity Runway Lights (MIRL)

Runway 11/29 (Secondary):

• Length: 4,451 feet × 150 feet
• Surface: Asphalt
• Visual approach

Based Aircraft (144 total):

• Single-engine: 67%
• Multi-engine: 11%
• Jet: 11%
• Helicopter: 10%
• Military: 1%

The airport sits approximately 30 miles north of Midtown Manhattan, providing convenient access to New York City while avoiding congestion at JFK, LaGuardia, and Teterboro.

FBO Facilities and Services {#fbo-facilities-services}

Five Fixed Base Operators

Westchester County Airport hosts five FBOs providing ground handling, fueling, hangar space, and passenger services for corporate aviation:

Signature Flight Support (two locations):

• East Terminal: Primary FBO with executive terminal, crew lounge, conference facilities, concierge services
• West Terminal: Quick-turn services for transient aircraft, fueling operations

Million Air White Plains:

• Recognized as “Second Best FBO in the United States”
• Named “Most Improved US FBO”
• 24/7 operations
• Full-service FBO with aircraft maintenance, long-term parking, aircraft cleaning, refueling
• Convenient Manhattan access (28 miles, ~45-60 minutes)

Atlantic Aviation (two locations):

• East Terminal: Ground handling and passenger services
• West Terminal: Fueling and quick-turn services

NetJets:

• Fractional ownership operator base
• Aircraft positioning and crew operations

FBO Services Available

All FBOs provide:

• Jet A and 100LL fueling services
• Aircraft tie-downs and hangar storage
• De-icing services (winter operations)
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities
• Aircraft maintenance and repairs
• Crew lounges and passenger amenities
• Ground transportation dispatch coordination

Manhattan Ground Transportation Routes {#manhattan-routes}

I-95 and Hutchinson River Parkway Route

Distance: 28-30 miles Westchester County Airport to Midtown Manhattan Travel Time: 45-60 minutes off-peak, 60-90 minutes peak hours

Primary Route (via I-684 and I-95):

• Exit HPN via Westchester Avenue
• I-684 South to I-287 West
• Hutchinson River Parkway South (Merritt Parkway becomes Hutch River Parkway at CT/NY border)
• I-95 South (Cross Bronx Expressway)
• FDR Drive South for East Side Manhattan access
• Third Avenue Bridge or Willis Avenue Bridge for Harlem/Upper Manhattan

Alternative Route (via Saw Mill River Parkway):

• Exit HPN via Westchester Avenue
• Saw Mill River Parkway South
• Henry Hudson Parkway South (direct Upper West Side access)
• West Side Highway South for West Side/Midtown West

Peak Traffic Patterns:

• Morning rush (7:00-10:00 AM): Southbound heavy into Manhattan
• Evening rush (4:00-7:00 PM): Northbound heavy out of Manhattan
• Optimal travel times: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM weekdays

Grand Central Terminal Rail Connection

Metro-North Railroad provides direct train service from White Plains Station to Grand Central Terminal:

• White Plains Station: 3 miles from HPN (8-12 minutes drive)
• Train frequency: Every 15-30 minutes during peak hours
• Travel time to Grand Central: ~45 minutes
• Service: Harlem Line express and local trains

Manhattan Destination Access

Midtown East (Park Avenue corridor):

• FDR Drive to East 42nd-63rd Street exits
• Direct access to Grand Central area, Park Avenue corporate offices

Midtown West (Times Square, Hudson Yards):

• Cross via 42nd Street crosstown from FDR
• Alternative: Henry Hudson Parkway to West Side Highway

Upper East Side (Park Avenue, Fifth Avenue):

• FDR Drive to East 72nd-96th Street exits
• Direct access to Museum Mile, residential neighborhoods

Upper West Side (Central Park West, Broadway):

• Henry Hudson Parkway to West 72nd-96th Street exits
• Direct access to Lincoln Center, residential areas

Executive Sedan Fleet {#executive-sedan-fleet}

Mercedes-Benz S-Class (S 500 4MATIC)

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class features a 496-horsepower inline-6 turbocharged engine with EQ Boost mild hybrid system (48-volt lithium-ion battery, Hybrid Integrated Starter-Generator). Performance: 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds, fuel economy 21 MPG city/31 MPG highway.

Executive Rear Seating:

• Power-adjustable seats with heating, ventilation, massage (6 programs)
• Individual dual-zone climate controls
• Fold-down work tables with device charging (USB-C, wireless charging)
• Privacy glass, power rear window shades
• Rear tablet controls for climate, entertainment, seat adjustment

Technology Features:

• MBUX multimedia system with voice-activated assistant (“Hey Mercedes”)
• Augmented reality navigation overlaying turn-by-turn directions on live road view
• Biometric fingerprint scanner for personalized seat/mirror/climate settings
• DISTRONIC adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability
• Active Lane-Keeping Assist with automatic steering intervention
• Burmester 4D surround sound (31 speakers, 1,750 watts)

Dimensions: Wheelbase 126.6 inches, overall length 206.5 inches, rear legroom 43.8 inches (long-wheelbase model).

BMW 7 Series (740i xDrive)

The 2025 BMW 7 Series 740i xDrive features a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-6 producing 375 horsepower and 398 lb-ft torque. Fuel economy: 25 MPG city/31 MPG highway. The 760i xDrive upgrades to 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 (536 hp, 553 lb-ft).

Rear Executive Technology:

• Executive Lounge Seating with power-reclining seats and ottoman function
• Optional 31-inch BMW Theater Screen with personal eSIM 5G connectivity
• Built-in Amazon Fire TV streaming service
• Automatic Door technology (touch-free front and rear door operation)
• Crystal LED headlights with Swarovski elements
• Dynamic light carpet projecting illuminated BMW graphics

Interior Space: Front legroom 41.4 inches, rear legroom 44.4 inches (more rear space than S-Class). Cargo capacity 18.2 cubic feet.

Cadillac Escalade ESV (Group Transportation)

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV features a standard 6.2L V8 engine producing 420 horsepower with maximum towing capacity 8,000 pounds.

Dimensions and Capacity:

• Wheelbase: 134 inches, overall length: 226.95 inches
• Passenger capacity: 7 or 8 passengers (7-passenger with captain’s chairs, 8-passenger with bench seating)
• Cargo capacity: 41.5 cubic feet behind third row, 142.2 cubic feet maximum (rows folded)

Technology Features:

• Pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved OLED display spanning entire dashboard
• Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance
• AKG Studio 19-speaker audio system standard (1,000 watts)
• Rear seat entertainment with dual 12.6-inch touchscreens

Corporate Aviation Coordination {#corporate-aviation-coordination}

FBO Ground Transportation Coordination

True North VIP coordinates with all five HPN FBOs for seamless corporate aviation ground support:

Pre-Arrival Coordination:

• Aircraft tail number confirmation with FBO dispatch
• Flight tracking via FlightAware, ForeFlight for real-time arrival updates
• Passenger manifest review for identification and service preparation
• Customs clearance timing for international arrivals (CBP available at select FBOs)

Arrival Service Protocols:

• Vehicle positioning at FBO passenger terminal
• Coordination with flight crew for passenger readiness notification
• Luggage transfer assistance with FBO ground handling staff
• Flexible timing for customs processing delays (international arrivals)

Departure Service:

• Advance coordination with corporate flight departments or charter operators
• Passenger drop-off at FBO main entrance or aircraft-side (when permitted)
• Luggage unloading and transfer to FBO staff
• Departure confirmation with flight operations

Corporate Account Services

Corporate clients with frequent HPN operations (10+ monthly trips) receive:

Dedicated Service:

• Consistent chauffeur assignment (same driver for continuity and familiarity)
• Preferred vehicle assignment based on passenger preferences (sedan vs. SUV)
• Direct coordination with corporate travel departments and executive assistants
• 24/7 dispatch access for last-minute schedule changes

Consolidated Billing:

• Monthly invoicing with trip-level detail (date, time, pickup/dropoff, duration, distance)
• Cost center allocation fields for departmental expense tracking
• TLC trip records for regulatory compliance documentation
• Receipt PDFs compatible with expense management systems (Concur, Expensify, SAP Concur)

Multi-Stop Corporate Itineraries

Complex same-day itineraries with multiple HPN flights and Manhattan meetings:

Example Day Schedule:

• 8:00 AM: HPN arrival → Midtown Manhattan office
• 12:00 PM: Office → Client lunch (different Manhattan location)
• 3:00 PM: Lunch location → HPN departure
• 6:00 PM: HPN return arrival → Westchester residence

Coordination Features:

• Buffer time management between ground and air segments
• Backup vehicle availability for overlapping itineraries (multiple executives on different schedules)
• Route optimization based on Manhattan meeting locations and real-time traffic
• Proactive communication with flight departments for schedule changes

Flight Monitoring Systems {#flight-monitoring}

Real-Time Aircraft Tracking

True North VIP uses multiple flight tracking platforms for real-time monitoring:

FlightAware Integration:

• Tail number tracking for private and corporate aircraft
• Real-time departure/arrival updates
• Flight plan route monitoring
• Delay notifications and weather diversions
• Alternate airport alerts (aircraft diverts to Teterboro, JFK, LaGuardia)

Automatic Schedule Adjustment:

• 15-minute pickup buffer for on-time arrivals (vehicle positioned early)
• Automatic adjustment for delays exceeding 30 minutes
• Proactive client notification for significant delays (60+ minutes)
• Coordination with FBO for updated arrival estimates from flight operations

Weather and Air Traffic Management

HPN operations affected by weather conditions require flexible coordination:

Weather Impact Scenarios:

• Low visibility/ILS approaches: Potential delays for VFR-only aircraft
• Winter operations: De-icing delays (coordination with FBO for updated departure times)
• Thunderstorm activity: Aircraft holding patterns or diversions to alternate airports
• Runway closures: Snow removal operations, construction maintenance

Ground Transportation Adaptations:

• Flexible vehicle positioning during weather delays
• Real-time communication with passengers regarding schedule changes
• Route adjustments for ground traffic (snow, accidents, road closures)

International Arrival Customs Processing

Westchester County Airport provides U.S. Customs and Border Protection services at select FBOs for international arrivals.

Customs Processing Timeline:

• Aircraft arrival and taxi to FBO ramp
• CBP officers board aircraft for passenger/crew processing (typically 15-30 minutes)
• Luggage inspection if required
• Passenger release to ground transportation

Ground Transportation Coordination:

• Vehicle positioning during customs processing (cannot enter ramp during CBP operations)
• Coordination with FBO for CBP completion estimate
• Flexible pickup timing based on inspection requirements (agricultural products, large cash declarations may extend processing)

Contact True North VIP

Professional ground transportation for Westchester County Airport corporate aviation, private jet operations, and Manhattan executive transportation.

Phone: +1-347-321-9929 (24/7 dispatch) Email: info@truenorthvip.com Service Area: Westchester County Airport (HPN), NYC, Westchester, Connecticut

Request HPN FBO coordination, Manhattan corporate transportation, or executive sedan service for private aviation ground support.