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Essex County Airport (CDW)
Essex County Airport is a general aviation gateway serving Fairfield Township, Essex County and the wider New York metropolitan area. Compare transfer options to New York City, Newark and nearby northern New Jersey destinations.
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About Essex County Airport
Essex County Airport is a general aviation airport serving Fairfield Township, Essex County and the wider New York metropolitan area. Owned and operated by the Essex County Improvement Authority since 1975, it functions as a reliever airport for the New York/New Jersey region under the Federal Aviation Administration.
Located about 20 miles west of New York City, the airport supports private, business and charter aviation rather than scheduled commercial passenger service. It operates a control tower and two asphalt runways, 4/22 and 10/28, with RNAV (GPS) and localizer approaches.
The airport is easily accessible from Highways 23, 46, 80, 280 and 287, making it convenient for travelers continuing to northern New Jersey, Manhattan and surrounding areas by car, taxi, private transfer or rental vehicle.
Passenger and aircraft services are provided through fixed-base operators such as Air Bound Aviation, along with fueling, hangars, tie-downs, a pilot lounge, flight planning room and Wi-Fi. This infrastructure makes it a practical gateway for business aviation and general aviation travel in the New York region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Essex County Airport is a general aviation facility and does not have commercial passenger terminals. Flight operations are served by fixed-base operators, primarily Air Bound Aviation, which provides transient parking, fueling and passenger facilities for private and business aircraft.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Essex County Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Essex County Airport to hotels, business districts and destinations across northern New Jersey and the New York City area.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange an hourly chauffeur for flexible travel from Essex County Airport to meetings, events and destinations throughout Essex County and the New York metropolitan area.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel from Essex County Airport around Fairfield, northern New Jersey and onward journeys into New York City.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Essex County Airport, hotels, corporate offices and event venues across the region.
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