Topic GuideData through January 2026
Busiest Private Jet Airports
Business aviation traffic concentrates at a handful of key airports. South Florida hubs like Opa-locka and West Palm Beach see surges during winter months, while Teterboro remains the dominant gateway to New York year-round. In Europe, Paris Le Bourget leads consistently, followed by Geneva and Zurich. This page tracks how airport rankings shift month to month, revealing seasonal patterns and emerging hubs.
New York
#1 North America
Paris
#1 Europe
Dubai
#1 Rest of World
45
Airports Tracked
01
North America
Ranked by latest month
| # | Airport | January 2026 | Monthly Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New YorkKTEB | 9,509 | 11,296 | -15.9% |
| 2 | MiamiKOPF | 6,366 | 5,689 | +32.7% |
| 3 | West Palm BeachKPBI | 6,126 | 5,264 | +37.7% |
| 4 | DallasKDAL | 5,849 | 6,351 | -12.6% |
| 5 | NaplesKAPF | 5,525 | 5,325 | +13.3% |
| 6 | WestchesterKHPN | 5,144 | 5,678 | -3.0% |
| 7 | Las VegasKLAS | 5,057 | 4,902 | +2.4% |
| 8 | ScottsdaleKSDL | 4,898 | 4,587 | +20.4% |
| 9 | ChicagoKMDW | 4,012 | 4,012 | — |
| 9 | Fort LauderdaleKFLL | 4,170 | 4,170 | — |
| 10 | WashingtonKIAD | 4,128 | 5,089 | -26.2% |
| 10 | Los AngelesKVNY | 4,321 | 4,438 | -5.1% |
| 10 | HoustonKHOU | 4,281 | 4,140 | +7.1% |
Monthly Comparison
| Airport | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 11,302 | 11,865 | 12,509 | 9,509 |
| Miami | — | 4,797 | 5,903 | 6,366 |
| West Palm Beach | 4,449 | 5,264 | 5,217 | 6,126 |
| Dallas | 6,693 | 6,486 | 6,377 | 5,849 |
| Naples | — | 4,877 | 5,572 | 5,525 |
02
Europe
Ranked by latest month
| # | Airport | January 2026 | Monthly Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ParisLFPB | 3,163 | 3,484 | -26.6% |
| 2 | GenevaLSGG | 2,105 | 2,088 | +6.4% |
| 3 | ZurichLSZH | 1,905 | 1,677 | +23.1% |
| 4 | London FarnboroughEGLF | 1,739 | 1,873 | -18.3% |
| 5 | NiceLFMN | 1,587 | 1,859 | -32.2% |
| 6 | London LutonEGGW | 1,687 | 1,885 | -21.7% |
| 6 | London (Stansted)EGSS | 1,286 | 1,286 | — |
| 7 | MunichEDDM | 1,156 | 1,156 | — |
| 8 | Milan LinateLIML | 1,078 | 1,630 | -48.1% |
| 8 | London Biggin HillEGKB | 1,248 | 1,258 | -9.2% |
| 9 | PalmaLEPA | 1,427 | 1,427 | — |
| 9 | BerlinEDDB | 986 | 986 | — |
| 10 | MadridLEMD | 932 | 1,360 | -50.7% |
| 10 | RomeLIRA | 1,009 | 1,057 | -8.6% |
Monthly Comparison
| Airport | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,307 | 3,311 | 3,156 | 3,163 |
| Geneva | 1,978 | 1,978 | 2,292 | 2,105 |
| Zurich | 1,547 | 1,417 | 1,837 | 1,905 |
| London Farnborough | 2,128 | 1,861 | 1,765 | 1,739 |
| Nice | 2,341 | 1,781 | 1,728 | 1,587 |
03
Rest of World
Ranked by latest month
| # | Airport | January 2026 | Monthly Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DubaiOMDW | 2,052 | 1,978 | +16.6% |
| 2 | São PauloSBSP | 1,038 | 1,169 | -7.7% |
| 3 | São Paulo CampoSBJH | 1,450 | 1,195 | +60.2% |
| 3 | Rio de JaneiroSBJR | 640 | 640 | — |
| 4 | SingaporeWSSL | 995 | 995 | — |
| 4 | New DelhiVIDP | 616 | 756 | -31.2% |
| 5 | AbujaDNAA | 1,276 | 990 | +49.8% |
| 5 | MumbaiVABB | 579 | 797 | -30.1% |
| 6 | IstanbulLTBA | 1,093 | 1,090 | -2.1% |
| 6 | SydneyYSSY | 548 | 548 | — |
| 7 | LagosDNMM | 503 | 964 | -49.0% |
| 7 | Belo HorizonteSBBH | 1,076 | 975 | +23.3% |
| 8 | BrasíliaSBBR | 1,038 | 931 | +17.3% |
| 8 | Tokyo (Haneda)RJTT | 478 | 478 | — |
| 9 | Buenos AiresSADF | 1,037 | 1,037 | — |
| 9 | Dubai (International)OMDB | 462 | 462 | — |
| 10 | RiyadhOERK | 794 | 865 | -15.1% |
| 10 | CampinasSBKP | 445 | 445 | — |
Monthly Comparison
| Airport | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 1,760 | 2,035 | 2,066 | 2,052 |
| São Paulo | 1,124 | 1,218 | 1,295 | 1,038 |
| São Paulo Campo | 905 | 1,231 | 1,450 | — |
| Rio de Janeiro | — | — | — | 640 |
| Singapore | 995 | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the busiest private jet airport in the world?+
Teterboro Airport (KTEB) near New York City consistently ranks as the busiest private jet airport in North America and globally, handling 9,000–12,000+ business jet departures per month. In Europe, Paris Le Bourget (LFPB) leads with approximately 3,000+ monthly departures.
Which airports see the most growth in private jet traffic?+
South Florida airports — Opa-locka (KOPF), West Palm Beach (KPBI), and Naples (KAPF) — consistently show strong winter growth driven by seasonal migration of high-net-worth individuals. Scottsdale (KSDL) and Las Vegas (KLAS) also post strong gains during peak travel months.
How does airport traffic vary by season?+
Business aviation airport traffic follows clear seasonal patterns. October is typically the busiest month globally, while January sees the lowest volumes. Florida airports peak in January–March (snowbird season), European airports peak in June–July, and Northeast US hubs like Teterboro see significant post-holiday declines in January.
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