Teterboro Airport - Spotting Guide

Teterboro Airport – Spotting Guide

February 2, 2023 - 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

Rating
Movements
Photo Locations
Weather
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.

	Spot #1 – Texas Roadhouse – 19 arrivals
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

	Spot #2 – Warehouse – 24 arrivals
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.

	Spot #3 – Warehouse – 06 arrivals
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

	Spot #4 – John Stevens Field – 01 movements
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: Summer: Sunrise until 13:00 Winter: Sunrise until 14:00Heat distortion may be an issue during warmer times.

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

	Spot #5 – Moonachie Ave – 01 Movements
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