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Teterboro Airport (TEB) – Teterboro, NJ
Latest Developments
NBAA's GA Desk Helps Teterboro Users Stay on Top of Operational Changes
October 24, 2011
For the past decade, NBAA's General Aviation (GA) Desk, located on aviation's front lines at the FAA's Air Traffic Control System Command Center, has offered Members access to the most up-to-date airspace and airport information available. The need for such a service has been highlighted as TEB undergoes a number of infrastructure upgrades. "The business model for business aviation is based on flexibility," noted Dean Snell, assistant manager, GA Desk. "We are there to ensure that flexibility remains." Learn more about recent GA Desk efforts.
Archives
Please note: The following material about TEB is provided on this page for archival purposes. For the latest information about this airport visit the TEB web site at www.teb.com or contact NBAA's Northeast Regional Representative Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
Post-Irene Update for TEB
August 30, 2011
TEB operations have returned to normal, with no significant issues or outages affecting operators. However, while conditions have normalized, it is still a good idea to check the current NOTAMs for the airport. Also, it is always a good idea to check with your FBO before your flight to ensure that ramp space will be available for your aircraft.
TEB Ropening After Hurricane Irene
August 29, 2011
Teterboro Airport Operations Bulletin #2011-21 was issued to warn airport tenants and users about limited hours in the wake of Hurricane Irene. The status of airfield lighting is unknown at this time due to flooding in the vault. Review bulletin #2011-21.
August 6-7 Teterboro Airport Runway Closure Cancelled
August 5, 2011
Due to forecasted weather conditions, the scheduled 12 hour airport closure of
Teterboro Airport 10:00 p.m. local through 10:00 a.m. on August 6-7 has been cancelled. Construction scheduled for this weekend will be rescheduled so operators should monitor the airport notices to airmen to confirm runway availability. Direct questions to NBAA's GA Desk at gadesk@nbaa.org.
Fixed-Wing Operators, Expect Weekend Closures at Teterboro
July 19, 2011
TEB will be closed to fixed-wing operations Saturday evening through Sunday morning from 10:00 p.m. local through 10:00 a.m. local the next four weekends due to airport construction. The weekend dates will be July 23–24, July 30–31, August 6–7, and August 13–14. Construction on the Runway 6/24 and Runway 1/19 intersection will force the overnight closures. Poor weather conditions could lead construction to be rescheduled. Operators should monitor the airport notices to airmen to confirm runway availability. Direct questions to NBAA's Dean Snell at dsnell@nbaa.org.
Teterboro Dalton VFR Departure
Procedure Off Runway 19 Remains Available Via Pilot Request Only
July 15, 2011
The VFR Dalton Departure procedure
off Runway 19 at TEB is still available via pilot request
only. Pilots must specifically request the procedure as controllers are not able
to offer the procedure. There are strict altitude and heading requirements for
the VFR Dalton Departure and the FAA wants to make sure that the pilots
requesting the procedure are familiar with those restrictions. The VFR Dalton
Departure procedure can be beneficial when TEB is experiencing departure delays
associated with a Runway 19 departure configuration. IFR departures off Runway
19 are commonly delayed due to the separation requirements between the TEB
departures and the EWR Runway 22L arrivals. For more information, contact NBAA's Dean Snell at dsnell@nbaa.org.
View the FAA Presentation (1MB, PDF)
TEB VOR Outage May Cause Delays at TEB Airport
April 8, 2010
Routine maintenance of the TEB VOR will force the facility to be shut down from April 8-30, 2010, affecting a number of approach and departure procedures in the area. While no significant delays are anticipated during normal operations, problems could arise if winds force south departures to use TEB Runway 19, instead of the favored Runway 24. The reason for this is that the DALTON departure procedure will not be available during the outage and ATC will have to build gaps into the TEB departure flow in order to combine it with the Newark International Airport (EWR) Runway 22 arrivals. This scenario could cause significant departure delays at TEB. Also, aircraft that are not GPS-equipped will not be able to use the TETERBORO SIX departure procedure during the outage and can expect radar vectors instead. For more information regarding this outage, contact the NBAA GA Desk at gadesk@nbaa.org.
Temporary Runway Closure at Teterboro Airport Anticipated for Nov. 15
November 13, 2009
TEB has scheduled a 12-hour airport closure this weekend, due to construction on Runway 6/24. From Sunday, November 15 at 0000 local (0500z) until 1200 local (1700z), the airport will be closed to fixed-wing traffic. Helicopter traffic will be permitted. Please note that this closure could be cancelled on short-notice due to inclement weather. For more information, please contact the NBAA Operations Service Group (OSG) at info@nbaa.org.
New Teterboro Departure Procedures Now in Use
August 31, 2009
The FAA has implemented two new departure procedures for Teterboro Airport (TEB). Eligible RNAV-equipped airplanes will be assigned the RUUDY TWO procedure when departing Runway 24. Operators flying the RUUDY TWO procedure must cross WENTZ waypoint at 1,500 feet and TASCA waypoint at 2,000 feet as charted. Departures over WHITE and DIXIE waypoints now include a new waypoint, ELVAE, prior to the Colts Neck VOR (COL). The Teterboro Six procedure requires airplanes departing Runway 24 to maintain a 240 degree heading until 1,500 feet then turn right to heading 280 degrees and cross 4.5 DME from Teterboro VOR (TEB) at 1,500 feet (non-DME equipped aircraft must cross the Colts Neck VOR (COL) 011 degree radial at 1,500 feet), then climb and maintain 2,000 feet and proceed via vector to the assigned route or fix. For more information, contact NBAA's Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
Teterboro Airport Closures Coming in July
June 3, 2009
Due to a runway rehabilitation project beginning this month at New Jersey's Teterboro Airport (TEB), there will be two 36-hour weekend closures of both runways in July. During these times, the airport will be effectively closed to fixed-wing traffic, although helicopter operations will be permitted. The dates and times for the closures are as follows: Friday, July 10 at 11:00 p.m. through Sunday, July 12 at 11:00 a.m. and Friday, July 17 at 11:00 p.m. through Sunday, July 19 at 11:00 a.m. Learn more.
Runway Construction at Teterboro Airport This Summer
June 1, 2009
New Jersey's Teterboro Airport (TEB) is planning a major rehabilitation of Runway 6-24 this summer that will require airport closures for fixed-wing operations for three weekends, as well as five nighttime closures from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The tentative dates for the weekend closures are July 10 to 12 and July 17 to 19, and a 24-hour weekend closure with a date to be decided. The rehabilitation will include milling, repaving and grooving the entire runway as well as the installation of runway centerline lights and touchdown zone lights. For confirmation of runway closures, Members are advised to monitor notices to airmen (NOTAMs). For more information, contact NBAA's Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
New RNAV SID for Teterboro Runway 24 Departures
January 12, 2009
On January 15, New Jersey's Teterboro Airport (TEB) will begin using the RUUDY ONE RNAV SID for departures on Runway 24. The SID may be assigned by TEB tower to aircraft that indicate "RNAV departure" on their FAA/ICAO flight plan. Pilots are encouraged to review the announcement provided by the Teterboro Users Group (TUG) concerning the RUUDY ONE RNAV SID. For more information, contact TUG at www.tugatteb.com.
Teterboro Users Asked to Complete RNAV Capability Survey
June 2, 2008
The Teterboro Users Group (TUG), to help develop future area navigation (RNAV) instrument procedures at Teterboro Airport (TEB), has created a survey to determine the RNAV capability of aircraft utilizing TEB. Operators are asked to complete the survey and return it to TUG. Survey returns can be sent three different ways: via e-mail to AME@jet-professional.com; via fax to (201) 393-6901 or by mail to TUG, P.O. Box 422, Saddle River, NJ 07458. For more information on the development of RNAV procedures at TEB or on the survey, contact NBAA's Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org. Download the survey..
Pilots Urged to be Alert and Avoid New EMAS at Teterboro
December 18, 2006
Pilots have indicated that the engineered material arresting system (EMAS) arrestor bed at the end of Runway 6 at Teterboro Airport (TEB) is indiscernible at night. Consequently, two aircraft have taxied into the bed since it was installed in mid-October. EMAS systems are designed to stop aircraft in overrun emergencies. Those aircraft may be traveling much faster, but the EMAS systems are just as effective at taxi speeds. The airport diagram for Teterboro does not depict the EMAS installment, but the bed is currently painted with bright yellow end-of-runway chevrons. To further accentuate the location of the EMAS bed, TEB management is considering additional options. For more information, contact NBAA's Operations Service Group at info@nbaa.org.
NBAA Issues Statement Regarding Voluntary Operational Teterboro Guidelines
October 9, 2006
On October 4, 2006, NBAA issued a statement about an agreement signed by a working group of airport and industry representatives, including NBAA, concerning voluntary measures for some operations at Teterboro Airport (TEB). "The measures include not only compliance with existing voluntary bans on Stage 2 aircraft related to nighttime operations, but also the practice of restraint at all other times, including the consideration of alternate aircraft for accessing Teterboro Airport," said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. View a copy of the full statement.
NBAA Members Receive Teterboro Good Neighbor Noise Abatement Awards
June 5, 2006
On May 17, 2006, Teterboro Airport (TEB) hosted its Third Annual Teterboro Airport Noise Symposium and Good Neighbor Noise Abatement Awards Luncheon. NBAA Member Companies Adelphia Communications, Hawkaire and Textron, Inc. each were awarded the 2005 Good Neighbor Award for successfully meeting the airport's aircraft-friendly criterion throughout 2005. Hawkaire also was recognized for having the lowest average jet fleet sound level for the year 2005. NBAA congratulates these Members and encourages all operators to follow NBAA Noise Abatement Program procedures, which are available for review online at http://www.nbaa.org/quietflying.
NBAA and GAMA Staff at TEB for Meetings With Local Members and Airport Staff
August 22, 2005
As part of their ongoing work to represent the business aviation community at Teterboro Airport (TEB), staff from NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) last week met with airport officials and business aircraft operators at TEB. NBAA Senior Vice President, Government Affairs Lisa Piccione and NBAA Northeast Regional Representative Dean Saucier were joined by GAMA Vice President for Government Affairs Brian Riley for a meeting with TEB Airport Manager Lanny Rider and, separately, with several representatives from NBAA Member Companies. The meetings, which included discussion of the variety of operational safety and noise reduction initiatives in place at TEB, were among the recent efforts the two associations have undertaken in response to recent calls by federal and local officials for reductions in aircraft traffic at the airport.
NBAA Continues Work to Represent Business Aviation at Teterboro Airport
August 1, 2005
In response to recent calls for reductions in aircraft traffic at New Jersey's Teterboro Airport (TEB), NBAA's staff has been active in raising concerns about the proposed traffic curbs among federal and local stakeholders. In Washington last week, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen met with Rep. Steve Rothman (D-9-NJ), who has called for 25-percent reductions in traffic at TEB. While no definitive conclusions were reached, Rep. Rothman indicated his desire to continue discussions with NBAA on matters related to Teterboro Airport. NBAA staff members also were available at a meeting last week of the Teterboro Aircraft Noise Abatement Advisory Committee to answer questions about the proposed traffic restrictions and outline mobilization efforts to date. NBAA's meetings in Washington and New Jersey are the latest in a series of efforts the Association has undertaken to preserve full access to Teterboro Airport for business aircraft operators.
FAA Letter to Port Authority of NY and NJ Challenges Calls for Restrictions on Access to Teterboro
July 11, 2005
Last week, the FAA sent a letter to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in response to recent calls from Port Authority officials for reductions in business aircraft traffic at New Jersey's Teterboro Airport (TEB) as a means of enhancing safety. In their letter, FAA officials state: "...We do not see any relation between safety and the kinds of restrictions on airport use you are proposing." The letter goes on to state that the specific proposals offered by the Port Authority to reduce traffic – including noise restrictions, aircraft weight limits and airport fees for business aircraft operators – would be subject to review under federal law. NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen commended the FAA for its letter. "We applaud FAA officials for making clear what NBAA has said all along: aircraft activity levels are not a precursor to, or a cause of, accidents. I hope that this letter will prompt a reasoned discussion of effective measures to enhance safety at Teterboro Airport."
Bolen Opinion Piece in Bergen Record Challenges Calls for Restrictions on Access to Teterboro Airport
July 3, 2005
In response to recent calls for reductions in business aircraft traffic at New Jersey's Teterboro Airport (TEB), NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen submitted an editorial to the Bergen Record defending access to the airport for the business aviation community. Bolen's opinion piece, which was published in the July 3 edition of the paper, points out that proposals to reduce traffic as a means of enhancing safety are based on the flawed assumption that aircraft activity levels are causally linked to airplane accidents when the data tells a different story. "There are several general aviation airports in the U.S. that handle more traffic than Teterboro, and they are clearly safe," Bolen points out in his editorial. "Thus, high aircraft activity levels are not a precursor to, or a cause of, accidents." Bolen's opinion piece calls for a deliberative approach to making safety improvements at TEB that is based upon determination of underlying reasons for accidents.
NBAA Continues Work to Represent Business Aviation at Teterboro
June 27, 2005
In light of recent calls from public officials in the Morristown, NJ, area for significant reductions in aircraft traffic at Teterboro Airport (TEB), NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen last week submitted an opinion piece for publication in two local newspapers to bring clarity and reason to the debate about safety at TEB. Bolen's piece, which was submitted to the Bergen Record and Newark Star-Ledger, states: "There is no question that the incidents at Teterboro serve as a reminder that safety must remain the highest priority at the airport. But reducing aircraft operations at Teterboro is not the appropriate solution." Bolen's opinion piece is just one aspect of NBAA's ongoing effort to represent the business aviation community at TEB. NBAA has worked on TEB policy with current and former public officials, including former Acting FAA Administrator Joseph Del Balzo, whose own opinion piece on TEB safety recently appeared in the Bergen Record.
Bolen and other NBAA officials continue to meet with representatives from the FAA and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on TEB safety, and NBAA Northeast Regional Representative Dean Saucier recently attended a local public hearing on the issue.
NBAA Files Objections to Proposed Obstructions Near Teterboro
NBAA recently filed objections to the placement of various buildings and a Ferris Wheel in the immediate vicinity of Teterboro Airport (TEB) in New Jersey. The buildings and other structures are being proposed by the Meadowlands Mills/Mack-Cali Limited Partnership. All structures generally underlie the final approach course to Runway 01 at TEB. In each of five cases, the proposed structures exceed FAA obstruction standards and would represent hazards to air navigation. NBAA said in its filings, "It is imperative for FAA to do everything within its power to protect our airspace, as an asset for the entire aviation industry."
FAA Invites Comments on Proposed Antenna Tower Near Teterboro
The FAA is conducting an aeronautical study concerning the construction of a proposed antenna tower 421 feet above ground level (AGL) near Runway 01 at New Jersey’s Teterboro Airport and is taking comments until June 2, 2004. Although the antenna and a proposed Ferris Wheel (see related story, April 19 NBAA Update) are not expected to affect instrument approaches, they could become a factor in circling to land as well as on glide path VASI approaches to Runway 01 at TEB.
Comments should be sent to FAA Eastern Region, 1 Aviation Plaza-AEA-520, Jamaica, NY 11434; reference 2004-AEA-633-OE.
Second Customs Facility Added at TEB
The Teterboro Users Group, with assistance from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and NBAA, was instrumental in obtaining a second U.S. Customs facility at TEB. The first facility is located at Atlantic Aviation and the second will be at Jet Aviation. The chief inspector approved the second facility based on the approximately 5,000 international flights per year at TEB.
NBAA Opposes Transportation Spending Bill Banning Large Aircraft at TEB
As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Steven Rothman (D-NJ) added a clause to a transportation spending bill that, if approved by the full House in September, will prevent aircraft weighing more than 100,000 lbs. from operating at TEB. Rothman predicts that this new measure to ban large aircraft will make it through the House, and he is lobbying to get a similar provision passed in the Senate. NBAA is lobbying in opposition to the Rothman language and supports the FAA's proposed policy, which offers a fair and reasonable solution to this issue.
Teterboro Airport doesn’t have an official master plan in place, but it does have an issues-and-answers paper that effectively serves as a master plan. Currently, a plan exists to improve the airport infrastructure through repairs and the addition of taxiways, a control tower and a U.S. Customs facility. Future plans include a PAPI to Runway 1 and designation of TEB to a Class B airport. No Part 150 study is planned. A voluntary operations curfew is in effect for Stage 2 aircraft between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. and for Stage 3 between 11:59 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. TEB has adopted the NBAA Noise Abatement Procedures Program. There is a maximum weight restriction of 100,000 lbs. as a dictate from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The FAA has some concern with this and has indicated that the Port Authority needs to support a prior permission rule that would allow limited access for aircraft weighing more than 100,000 lbs.. Of greater concern is a Mills Development in the Meadowlands, approximately 1 mi. from the approach end of Runway 1; the mandatory wetlands restrictions could increase the amount of wildlife in the vicinity, especially birds. TEB is one of the few airports in the country that possesses a PDS or predeparture clearance system.
TEB Stage I Ban
The following is a March 4, 2002 statement released by Teterboro Airport regarding the airport's Stage 1 ban, which was implemented May 1, 2002. The ban remains in force today.
TETERBORO AIRPORT
PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEYMANAGERS BULLETIN #02-0
ATTENTION TO ALL TETERBORO AIRPORT TENANTS:
MARCH 4, 200
On Thursday, February 28, 2002, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Board of Commissioners voted to ban Stage 1 aircraft from operating at Teterboro Airport effective May 1, 2002. Of the approximately 176,000 operations at Teterboro Airport in 2001, fewer than 800 were performed using Stage 1 aircraft.
The decision to ban Stage 1 aircraft was based on many factors. These included the realization that Stage 1 aircraft represent less than one half of one percent of all operations, yet account for a disproportionate number of noise complaints at the airport. It was also based on the fact that this ban will reduce aircraft noise in communities that surround Teterboro Airport. It will eliminate 580 homes and 1370 people from the area designated by the FAA as being significantly impacted by aircraft noise.
When considering the ban, staff also performed an economic analysis that looked at the financial impact to the operators of these aircraft, the aviation community at Teterboro Airport and to interstate commerce. The analysis showed that there would be minimal impact to the operators of these aircraft and no loss in airport activity.
I am sure that you will agree with me that this ban will have positive community relations. Teterboro Airport is improving everyday. This can be seen all around the airport. Our latest effort demonstrates to the community that the airport wants and has to be a good neighbor by keeping the public’s best interest at heart.
[Signed]
Lanny D. Rider
Manager
Teterboro Airport
