Naples on Florida's Gulf Coast is a winter base for many New York families and retirees, drawn by golf communities, Port Royal and Old Naples, and the beaches along the Gulf. Naples Municipal is a short drive from downtown, so the trip from the aircraft to the front door is quick. Traffic on the route builds from Thanksgiving, peaks over the holidays and through February and March, and fades after Easter. Golf clubs, luggage for a long stay and pets are typical on board, and they help decide which aircraft fits.
| Airport | IATA / ICAO | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teterboro | TEB / KTEB | departure · 1,782 km to APF | Business-aviation airport in New Jersey with no scheduled airline traffic, about 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan; the default choice for private flights to New York. |
| Westchester County, White Plains | HPN / KHPN | departure · 1,817 km to APF | Alternative. |
| John F. Kennedy International | JFK / KJFK | departure · 1,772 km to APF | Alternative. |
| Naples Municipal | APF / KAPF | arrival | General aviation airport close to downtown Naples and the Gulf beaches; no scheduled airline service, popular with seasonal residents in winter. |
Source: OurAirports, great-circle.
| Class | Example (published range) | Verdict for 1,782 km | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Phenom 300 (3,650 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 50 |
| Midsize jet | Citation XLS+ (3,889 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 35 |
| Ultra-long-range jet | Global 6000, Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650 (11,112 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 20 |
Rule: non-stop needs 15% range margin. Times are estimates.
6-8 passengers, 3,650 km of published range: 2.0 times this route.
See the aircraft ›13-19 passengers, 13,890 km of published range: 7.8 times this route.
See the aircraft ›| When | What happens | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving to Easter | The winter season on the Gulf Coast; holiday weeks and February to March are busiest. | Book holiday trips early, and mention golf bags and pets when you ask for a quote. |
| June to November | Off season and hurricane season on the Gulf Coast. | Watch the forecast for late-summer trips; flexibility helps. |
Your dates and group size for Naples, Florida.