Westchester County Airport, White Plains, NY

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Westchester County Airport (HPN, KHPN) is a public towered airport located 3.5 miles NE of downtown White Plains, Westchester County, New York. This is a county-owned commercial and general aviation airport serving the Hudson Valley, western Connecticut, and the northern New York City metro region. There are two runways as follows:

There are three full-service FBOs on this field with five different locations:

Million Air White Plains sits on the west side of the field, directly off Taxiway A. You can visit the link to see all amenities and services, as there are too many to mention.

Atlantic Aviation-West is located at the south end of Taxiway C on the west side of the field. Special event fees apply during the holiday season. Atlantic Aviation-East is located east of Runway 16/34.

Signature Flight Support-East sits near the midfield east ramp. Signature Flight Support-West is between the Million Air complex and Atlantic West.

Important: This is a busy general aviation field with heavy charter traffic and limited ramp space. All operators may require prior arrangements for parking. If you are looking for a new way to charter, Villiers Jets is a pay-as-you-go charter service with no annual commitments.

Other aviation businesses include: Gulfstream Field & Airborne Support Team Base, Safe Flight Instrument Corp., Hoffman Engineering Corp., Allied International (Security), and Jonard Industries Corp. (Tools). Flight training is offered through the Academy of Aviation.

Current commercial traffic:

Transportation

Crew cars and rental cars are available through each FBO. At present, (Jan. 2026), Enterprise and Budget are located inside the main terminal across from baggage claim.

Rideshares queue in the Ground Transportation/Passenger Pickup zone on the arrival level. Just follow the signs. There are airport shuttles here, but your hotel may offer one.

Recommended options at this airport include: Uber or Lyft, County Trip Service (914-200-1313), Jimmy’s Taxi/Tarrytown Cab, Harrison Car Service, and Yorkis’s Limo.

Where To Stay Near Westchester County Airport

Prices and names change frequently. For current prices, amenities, and new owner re-brands, check Expedia.com or Hotels.com. All hotels within 5 miles of HPN are mid-range to upscale. Budget-friendly options begin around 6-8 miles from the airport. You can also use VRBO.com for something a little more unusual.

Hyatt House White Plains: A strong all‑suite option with kitchenettes and free breakfast in a quiet suburban setting. Excellent for crews because of the area shuttle offered.

Cambria Hotel White Plains-Downtown: Modern, stylish, and walkable to downtown dining. One of the highest‑rated hotels in the area.

Sonesta White Plains-Downtown: Full‑service hotel with an indoor pool, restaurant, and airport shuttle (per Booking.com). Reliable and centrally located. Provides free airport pick-up.

The Opus Westchester: The luxury choice near the airport. Upscale rooms, refined dining, and premium amenities. Pets welcome for a fee.

Residence Inn by Marriott White Plains: All‑suite property with full kitchens and free breakfast. On-site restaurant and pets are allowed for a fee.

Where To Eat And Drink (within 5 miles)

On airport grounds, you can grab a bite at Purchase Country Diner if you want more than terminal snacks. Not the best ratings and no website, but probably better than a bag of chips if you’re hungry. See individual links for menus.

Next up, the Cobble Stone Restaurant, Burgers, beer, and normal pub food. The locals seem to like it.

Red Horse by David Burke, White Plains, upscale plates by famed chef David Burke.

Mulino’s of Westchester: an elegant local landmark with local and national award-winning Northern Italian cuisine.

Aquario Restaurant Bar and Cocktail Lounge: a cozy atmosphere with Portuguese/Brazilian seafood, steaks, and nice wine. (No website, but their menu is on TripAdvisor and OpenTable.)

Lilly’s: small plate restaurant with pizzas, truffle fries, great cocktails, and wine on tap.

Trattoria 632: family-owned and operated, full of homemade Italian goodness.

Things To Do

From the field, you can take a helicopter tour to see the NYC skyline with Wings Air Helicopters or a Hudson Valley Fall Foliage tour through Viator. There are also a couple of public golf courses nearby: Griffith E. Harris Golf Course and Doral Golf Club.

The contemporary Nueberger Museum of Art on the campus of Purchase College, and the unique Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Garden are both nearby. The garden is open weekends from March to November.

You’ll find a physical challenge at Boundless Adventures, with treetop zip lines, climbing courses, and family-friendly aerial challenges.

There are the Westchester Mall and Greenwich Avenue for shopping, dining options, and galleries.

If you’re a Sleepy Hollow fan, the author’s riverside home, Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, as well as Phillipsburg Manor (Sleepy Hollow), with costumed interpreters, is an 18th-century living history site.

Farther afield, but big drawing cards here are the Hudson Valley Wine and Food Festival, the weekend after Labor Day, and the Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze featuring thousands of illuminated hand-carved pumpkins. Usually September through November. Near Croton-on-Hudson, where the Great Jack O’ Lanterns Blaze is, Croton Gorge Park, which is great for fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing in winter, and a great photo op. You can also visit Kykuit (The Rockefeller Estate) within a 30-minute drive of the airport.

Of aviation importance: A short drive from HPN, you can visit the only monument Amelia Earhart ever saw dedicated to her during her lifetime. Harrison, NY, honored her groundbreaking 1932 solo transatlantic flight with a bronze propeller mounted on a granite boulder, unveiled while she was living in the area with her husband, publisher George Palmer Putnam.

Why Fly Here

Westchester County Airport (HPN) is the gateway to some of the Hudson Valley’s most iconic experiences. You’re minutes from the dining and shopping scene in White Plains, close to the quiet charm of Greenwich, and within easy reach of the region’s biggest seasonal events. Whether you’re here for the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival, the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, or a quick weekend escape, HPN gives you fast access to NYC and everything that makes this corner of New York unforgettable.

Safe travels,

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