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Town of East Hampton Airport

East Hampton, United States

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Town of East Hampton Airport

East Hampton, United States
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Premier general aviation gateway to the Hamptons.

Opened
1936
Location
East Hampton, United States
Town of East Hampton Airport (IATA: HTO) is a public-use general aviation airport located in East Hampton, New York, on Long Island's South Fork. It serves as a key access point for the affluent Hamptons resort communities, handling a mix of private jets, charter flights, turboprops, and piston aircraft. The airport is owned and operated by the Town of East Hampton and has long been a subject of local debate due to noise concerns from nearby residents and environmental groups. Amid ongoing controversy, the Town of East Hampton voted to close the airport, and it officially ceased operations as a public airport on May 17, 2024, with the town converting the property to other uses. During its operational years, HTO was one of the busiest general aviation airports in the northeastern United States during summer months, reflecting the heavy seasonal influx of visitors to the Hamptons.
Terminals
The airport had no commercial terminal; it featured a small general aviation terminal building serving private and charter operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to surrounding Hamptons communities was primarily via private car, taxi, or rental vehicle, with limited shuttle services available.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operated at HTO; the airport served exclusively general aviation, charter, and air taxi operators.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport closed permanently as a public facility on May 17, 2024, following a vote by the Town of East Hampton.
  • ›HTO was among the busiest general aviation airports in the U.S. Northeast during summer peak season.
  • ›Noise complaints from nearby residents were a primary driver of the airport's closure.
  • ›The single asphalt runway (16/34) was approximately 4,255 feet in length.
  • ›The airport had been operating since the 1930s and was a landmark of Hamptons summer culture.
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Gateway to the Hamptons where ocean breezes meet private aviation

East Hampton Airport, officially the Town of East Hampton Airport, served as a general aviation facility on Long Island's South Fork, primarily catering to private and charter flights serving the affluent Hamptons resort community. Originally developed in the mid-20th century, the airport became a seasonal hub for wealthy New Yorkers escaping to the Hamptons during summer months. The Town of East Hampton controversially closed the airport in 2022 and converted it to a public park, ending its operational history.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A small single terminal serving private and charter aircraft with basic passenger amenities and FBO services.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) available at the former airport area
  • Car rental agencies operating in the East Hampton area
  • Hampton Jitney bus service connecting to New York City
  • Private car and limousine services popular among Hamptons visitors
Nearby Hotels
  • The Baker House 1650, East Hampton
  • Topping Rose House, Bridgehampton
  • Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
  • The Maidstone, East Hampton
  • 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge (accessible via Jitney)
Dining

The East Hampton village offers exceptional dining ranging from casual seafood shacks to upscale farm-to-table restaurants celebrating local East End produce and fresh Atlantic seafood. Nick & Toni's and Dopo La Spiaggia are perennial local favorites drawing both residents and visitors. The broader Hamptons area is renowned for its high-end culinary scene, particularly during the busy summer season.

Traveller Tips
  • Note that East Hampton Airport (HTO) officially closed in 2022 — verify current status before planning any aviation-related visit.
  • Summer traffic on the Hamptons' roads can be severe; plan ground travel well in advance especially on Friday afternoons.
  • The Hampton Jitney offers a comfortable and reliable bus alternative to driving from New York City.
  • Nearby Montauk Airport (MTP) and Westhampton's Francis S. Gabreski Airport (FOK) remain operational alternatives for the East End.

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East Hampton Airport
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Town of East Hampton Airport — formerly known as East Hampton Airport prior to May 19, 2022 — is an airport located in the Wainscott section of the Town of East Hampton, New York, just west of East Hampton Village. The airport is owned and operated by the Town of East Hampton.

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