With the ongoing US government shutdown, the FAA has temporarily restricted private jet operations at several major US airports. Whether you’re flying from Canada or within the US, these restrictions can create unexpected challenges—but Flightpath is here to ensure your travel plans stay smooth, safe, and stress-free.
We understand that situations like this can be stressful. That’s why our team of private aviation experts is ready to guide you every step of the way, offering personalized solutions and the best alternative airports to get you to your destination with minimal disruption.
Here’s a handy guide to the affected airports and top substitutes, including distance to city centers and jet size suitability:
Original AirportChicago O’Hare International
Original CodeORD
Alternative AirportChicago Midway
Alternative CodeMDW
Distance to City Center10 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportChicago O’Hare International
Original CodeORD
Alternative AirportChicago Executive
Alternative CodePWK
Distance to City Center20 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportChicago O’Hare International
Original CodeORD
Alternative AirportDupage Airport
Alternative CodeDPA
Distance to City Center25 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportDallas/Fort Worth International
Original CodeDFW
Alternative AirportDallas Love Field
Alternative CodeDAL
Distance to City Center6 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium/Large
Original AirportDallas/Fort Worth International
Original CodeDFW
Alternative AirportAddison Airport
Alternative CodeADS
Distance to City Center18 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportDallas/Fort Worth International
Original CodeDFW
Alternative AirportFort Worth Meacham
Alternative CodeFTW
Distance to City Center11 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportDenver International
Original CodeDEN
Alternative AirportCentennial Airport
Alternative CodeAPA
Distance to City Center15 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportDenver International
Original CodeDEN
Alternative AirportRocky Mountain Metropolitan
Alternative CodeBJC
Distance to City Center20 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportDenver International
Original CodeDEN
Alternative AirportJeffco Airport
Alternative CodeAPA
Distance to City Center15 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportBoston Logan International
Original CodeBOS
Alternative AirportNorwood Memorial
Alternative CodeOWD
Distance to City Center12 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportBoston Logan International
Original CodeBOS
Alternative AirportHanscom Field
Alternative CodeBED
Distance to City Center17 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportBoston Logan International
Original CodeBOS
Alternative AirportManchester-Boston Regional
Alternative CodeMHT
Distance to City Center50 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportHouston George Bush Intercontinental
Original CodeIAH
Alternative AirportHouston Hobby
Alternative CodeHOU
Distance to City Center10 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportHouston George Bush Intercontinental
Original CodeIAH
Alternative AirportSugar Land Regional
Alternative CodeSGR
Distance to City Center22 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportHouston George Bush Intercontinental
Original CodeIAH
Alternative AirportDavid Wayne Hooks Memorial
Alternative CodeDWH
Distance to City Center22 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Original CodeATL
Alternative AirportDeKalb-Peachtree
Alternative CodePDK
Distance to City Center16 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Original CodeATL
Alternative AirportFulton County
Alternative CodeFTY
Distance to City Center17 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Original CodeATL
Alternative AirportGwinnett County
Alternative CodeLZU
Distance to City Center30 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportNew York John F. Kennedy
Original CodeJFK
Alternative AirportTeterboro
Alternative CodeTEB
Distance to City Center12 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium/Large
Original AirportNew York John F. Kennedy
Original CodeJFK
Alternative AirportWestchester County
Alternative CodeHPN
Distance to City Center33 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportNew York John F. Kennedy
Original CodeJFK
Alternative AirportMorristown Municipal
Alternative CodeMMU
Distance to City Center28 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportLos Angeles International
Original CodeLAX
Alternative AirportVan Nuys
Alternative CodeVNY
Distance to City Center20 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium/Large
Original AirportLos Angeles International
Original CodeLAX
Alternative AirportBurbank Bob Hope
Alternative CodeBUR
Distance to City Center12 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportLos Angeles International
Original CodeLAX
Alternative AirportLong Beach
Alternative CodeLGB
Distance to City Center22 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportNewark Liberty International
Original CodeEWR
Alternative AirportTeterboro
Alternative CodeTEB
Distance to City Center12 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium/Large
Original AirportNewark Liberty International
Original CodeEWR
Alternative AirportMorristown Municipal
Alternative CodeMMU
Distance to City Center28 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportNewark Liberty International
Original CodeEWR
Alternative AirportWestchester County
Alternative CodeHPN
Distance to City Center33 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportPhoenix Sky Harbor
Original CodePHX
Alternative AirportScottsdale
Alternative CodeSDL
Distance to City Center8 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportPhoenix Sky Harbor
Original CodePHX
Alternative AirportPhoenix Deer Valley
Alternative CodeDVT
Distance to City Center14 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportPhoenix Sky Harbor
Original CodePHX
Alternative AirportMesa Gateway
Alternative CodeAZA
Distance to City Center20 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityMedium/Large
Original AirportWashington Reagan National
Original CodeDCA
Alternative AirportWashington Dulles
Alternative CodeIAD
Distance to City Center26 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium/Large
Original AirportWashington Reagan National
Original CodeDCA
Alternative AirportLeesburg Executive
Alternative CodeJYO
Distance to City Center40 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportWashington Reagan National
Original CodeDCA
Alternative AirportManassas Regional
Alternative CodeHEF
Distance to City Center30 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
Original AirportSeattle-Tacoma International
Original CodeSEA
Alternative AirportBoeing Field / King County
Alternative CodeBFI
Distance to City Center5 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium/Large
Original AirportSeattle-Tacoma International
Original CodeSEA
Alternative AirportPaine Field
Alternative CodePAE
Distance to City Center25 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium/Large
Original AirportSeattle-Tacoma International
Original CodeSEA
Alternative AirportRenton Municipal
Alternative CodeRNT
Distance to City Center11 mi
Jet Size SuitabilityLight/Medium
At Flightpath, our goal is to ensure your private jet experience remains safe and efficient despite these temporary FAA restrictions. Please reach out to our Charter Sales team for personalized guidance and support in selecting the best alternative airport for your travel needs.
Why Flightpath is Your Trusted Partner
Whether you’re flying from Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, or anywhere across the US, Flightpath has the expertise to keep your private jet experience seamless. Our team can:
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Recommend the best alternative airports based on your jet type and schedule.
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Handle all logistics, including FBO arrangements and ground transportation.
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Provide real-time updates on FAA restrictions and airport operations.
We’re here to make sure your journey is as smooth and comfortable as possible—even when things are out of your control.
Don’t let airport closures disrupt your plans. Contact Flightpath today and let our Charter Sales team provide the guidance, support, and expertise you need to get where you need to go.
Call now or email us to speak directly with a private aviation expert. Flightpath is ready to help Canadians and Americans alike—your next flight is our top priority.