Ownership and Use of Westchester County Airport (HPN)
No, Westchester County Airport (HPN) is not a private airport. It is officially a public-use airport owned and operated by the County of Westchester, New York.9
It is categorized as a “Reliever” airport by the FAA, meant to alleviate congestion at major NYC hubs.
| Aspect | HPN Classification | Details |
| Ownership | Public | Owned and operated by Westchester County. |
| Commercial Use | Yes | Supports scheduled passenger airlines (e.g., Delta, American, JetBlue). |
| Private Use | High Volume | A major hub for private/general aviation, served by multiple Fixed-Base Operators (FBOs). |
While HPN is extremely popular for private jet travel (due to its convenience and multiple FBOs), its legal and operational status is that of a public airport.