Montauk Airport (MTP)
Montauk Airport is privately owned, open to the public, has a 3,246-foot runway and no control tower, and is staffed April through October in daylight hours.
Fares and schedules checked October 2026.
AirNav lists the owner as Montauk Airport Inc. The FAA-sourced remarks say that helicopter operations from sunset to sunrise and jet aircraft need prior permission, by calling the airport manager at 631-668-3738, and ask for noise abatement on departures from runway 24. The airport is in Montauk, where the LIRR and Jitney both end.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ownership and use | Privately owned (Montauk Airport Inc.); open to the public |
| Control tower | No |
| Attendance | April to October, daylight hours |
| Runway 6/24 | 3,246 x 75 ft, asphalt, good condition |
| Landing fee | Yes |
| Prior permission | Required for jets and for helicopter operations from sunset to sunrise; call 631-668-3738 |
AirNav listing, checked October 2026.
By ground the options are those in the Montauk town guide: SCT On-Demand in the East Hampton zone, taxis, and the Block Island ferry at the harbor in season.
Common questions
Is Montauk Airport open to the public?
Yes, though it is privately owned. It has no control tower and is staffed April to October in daylight hours.
Can helicopters land at Montauk Airport?
Helicopter operations from sunset to sunrise need prior permission; call the airport manager.
Sources
Checked October 2026. Operators revise schedules and fares; use the official pages below for the final word.