One of the most beneficial advantages of private jet charters is that It allows the passengers to fly to almost any airport they want. However, in many cases, there is more than one airport to choose. Then how to decide which airport?
Airport Choice of Private Jet Charters
Private jets can take off or land at almost every airport. Although there are some exceptions to this case, as a rule, if the physical requirements are met, your private jet can use that airport. But, private jets usually try to avoid using major airports. There are several reasons of this.
First of all, busy airports witness unexpected delays due to the high volume of traffic. Delay in one aircraft can create a snowball, leading to long delays of the latter aircrafts. This is an unwanted situation when using private jet charters because you normally pay for the time you use.
Big passenger jets have faster cruise and approach speeds. When you position on the final approach, it is most likely that your small jet will be harassed by the big boys, lined up behind and generally, your crew will be asked whether they can speed up. Normally, this does not cause any problem but certainly will cause a nuisance to your crew as they will perform an unusual approach. When landed, your aircraft will be asked to clear the runway as fast as possible. In this crowded environment, it is not unusual for the first timers to get lost in the taxiways.
Parking at major airports is also harder and more expensive, comparing to small airports. Usually, small jets are required to park in the far corner of the airports, resulting in longer time spent in the airports.
To sum up, choosing airports dedicated to private jets or small airports will be beneficiary for the passengers as the airport fees are cheaper and no delays are expected. Additionally, since the airspace will not be busy, it is unlikely that you will face delays when you change your time of departure or landing.