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Teterboro Airport – Spotting Guide
- last modified on July 5, 2024
Teterboro Airport (TEB/KTEB) is located in Bergen County, New Jersey, which is adjacent to the Hudson River and across from New York City (Harlem) and exclusively hosts general aviation traffic, hence it is a paradise for business and private jets lovers. It is the most busiest business jets airport in the New York Metropolitan area. In 2019 it had close to 500 movements on average per day, mainly caused by Netjets, which has a base at TEB.
Written by Thomas Okaty and Sandra Jeuken. Last Update: April 2024 – Spot 5 added by Matt Wright
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| Airport Information | |
| Runways | |
| 01/19 | 2.133 m / 7.000 ft Asphalt |
| 06/24 | 1.833 m / 6.013 ft Asphalt |
| Terminals | There are several general aviation terminal spread around the field. |
| Spotting Information | |
| Ladder | There is no need for a ladder at any of the locations mentioned below. |
| Car/Public Transport | The Pascack Valley Line train runs between Hoboken and Spring Valley and stops very close to the airport. From the Teterboro station you can walk to spots #1 and #2 and from Wood-Ridge Station it’s just a short hop to spot #3. |
| Drinks/Food | There are plenty of (fast food) restaurants around the airport as well as a Walmart next to spot #1. |
| Hotels | Hotels in all price ranges are available around the airport but nothing offers a special view on the airport. |
| Season | No Winters in New York City can be tremendously cold and icy. Due to the runway directions we recommend to avoid these months. |
| Security | There are no reports about issues with airport security. |
| Runway Usage | |
| General Info | Usually one runway is use for departures whilst the other one is in use for arrivals. TEB has the same flow as Newark KEWR as the airport is within the approach path. |
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Spot #1 – Texas Roadhouse – 19 arrivals |
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| WHERE | The spotting location is right at the edge of the shopping plaza, which is located at the northern end of the airport. Best is to position on the embankment between the restaurants (currently a Texas Roadhouse and a Chick-Fil-A) and Industrial Avenue to clear the powerlines. Parking is available around the restaurants.
It is also possible to reach the airport by public transport, there’s a direct bus line from Midtown Manhattan (Port Authority Bus Terminal). |
| WHAT | Runway 19 arrivals year round. Also possible are runway 19 line-up (summer only) and runway 24 arrivals and departures (distant and likely hampered by heat haze). |
| TIME | Runway 19 arrivals: early afternoon until sunset. Runway 19 line-up: late afternoon until sunset (summer only) |
| MISC. | Several grocery stores, fast food places and restaurants in walking distance. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | Gulfstream G650 (rwy 19 short final): 80 mm |
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Spot #2 – Warehouse – 24 arrivals |
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| WHERE | The spot is located along Central Ave which at the northern end of the airport. It’s best to stand near the footpath not to draw too much attention from people driving by. |
| WHAT | Runway 24 arrivals (summer only). |
| TIME | Runway 24: from mid afternoon until sunset (summer). Sun doesn`t really come over in the winter. |
| MISC. | Several grocery stores, fast food places and restaurants in walking distance. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | Focal length is about 100-220mm. |
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Spot #3 – Warehouse – 06 arrivals |
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| WHERE | The spot is located near the crossroads of Park Pl, Industrial Ave and Bergen St. Most parking places belong to one of the companies located along Park Pl. Wood-Ridge Station is nearby. |
| WHAT | Arrivals runway 06 (summer only). |
| TIME | Best from mid-afternoon (~3PM) until sunset (summer only). Sun doesn`t really come over in the winter. Heat distortion may be an issue and electricity cables as well. |
| MISC. | Industrial area, nothing nearby. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | GLF: 190mm; EMB: 220mm; FA7X: 210mm |
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Spot #4 – John Stevens Field – 01 movements |
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| WHERE | The spot is located near the road (be careful for the traffic). You can park at the playground which is a bit further from the spot named “John Stevens Field” and then walk towards the location. |
| WHAT | Runway 1 operations. |
| TIME | Arrivals: Summer: Sunrise until midday Winter: Sunrise until 11:00 Departures: |
| MISC. | It is very important to keep a low profile while spotting here. Remain on the other side of the road (on the grass) next to the white fences, only cross the road to take a picture. Do not stay long at the fence. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | CL35 = 100mm / GLEX = 110mm / FA7X =120mm |
Pictures will be added soon
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Spot #5 – Moonachie Ave – 01 Movements |
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| WHERE | This spot is located southwest of the airport along Moonachie Ave: there you will find some cross roads and car dealers, where you can easily search your favourite position. |
| WHAT | From here you can nicely see 01 arrivals and also spot 01 Line-Ups from behind. |
| TIME | From later noon till sunset. |
| MISC. | It is very important to keep a low profile while spotting here. Arrivals might be tricky due to powerlines at some spots, be aware of that. For pictures of the line-ups over the fence you need to stand on your SUV’s top. We do not recommend to use a ladder or generally stand along the fence here! |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 50-250mm |
Spot #6 in the map has no description.