MacArthur Airport Celebrates JetBlue’s Inaugural Flights and the Significance of Fourth Air Carrier’s Launch to Long Island

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MacArthur Airport Celebrates JetBlue’s Inaugural Flights and the Significance of Fourth Air Carrier’s Launch to Long Island

Islip, NY – October 24, 2024 – Air travelers from across Long Island are celebrating today as JetBlue takes off for the first time at MacArthur Airport, bringing new convenience and connectivity options for Nassau and Suffolk County residents and visitors to the region. JetBlue will serve Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Palm Beach with nonstop flights on Airbus A320 aircraft.

“This JetBlue inaugural flight to Orlando is magical. Long Islanders are passionate about JetBlue and have been expressing their desire for the airline to serve Islip’s MacArthur Airport for years. Today, those wishes would come true,” said Town of Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter. “We are thrilled to welcome JetBlue – New York’s Hometown Airline to ISP – Long Island’s Hometown Airport,” she added.

ISP Named No. 3 Small Airport in USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

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Long Island MacArthur Airport Voted #3 Small Airport in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

Islip, NY – October 2, 2024 – MacArthur Airport is again a winner in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Best Small Airport Category, jumping from 5th to 3rd place in this year’s competition. On August 26, voting began following MacArthur Airport’s nomination by an independent panel of travel experts and editors. Nineteen other airports were also nominated for the Award.

Breeze Airways Launches New Service to Fort Myers

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Breeze Airways and MacArthur Airport Welcome Fort Myers (RSW) Inaugural Flight and Expanded Vero Beach Service

Islip, NY – October 2, 2024 – Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) today celebrate the inaugural nonstop Breeze Airways flight to Fort Myers, Florida, along with the air carrier’s doubling of frequency to Vero Beach, Florida.

“Fort Myers and Vero Beach are destinations that Long Islanders love, and Breeze Airways recognizes this opportunity to provide the excellent customer experience and convenience our community has been requesting repeatedly. Offering Fort Myers service year-round is an important advancement for Islip’s MacArthur Airport and a strong selling point for Long Island air travelers,” said Town of Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter.

Long Island MacArthur Airport Is Nominated for 4th Year for USA Today’s 10Best Small Airport Readers’ Choice Awards

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Long Island MacArthur Airport Is Nominated for 4th Year for USA Today’s 10Best Small Airport Readers’ Choice Awards

Islip, NY – August 26, 2024 – Voting begins today for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Small Airports. This is Long Island MacArthur Airport’s 4th consecutive nomination.

“We’re proud to be in the running as one of the top small airports in the country,” said Airport Commissioner Shelley LaRose-Arken. “The nomination comes from an independent panel of industry experts who recognize our airport as a friendlier and easier to use alternative to the hectic hustle and bustle of mega airports,” she added.

USA Today’s criterion for a 10Best Small Airport nomination is fewer than 10 million total annual passengers. A total of 20 airports were nominated.

Breeze Adds Service from ISP to Sarasota (RSQ)!

Islip, NY – August 7, 2024 – Today, Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) welcomes the announcement of new nonstop flights between ISP and Sarasota, Florida on Breeze Airways. Breeze will fly nonstop between Long Island and Sarasota two times weekly - on Thursdays and Sundays - beginning November 21. Breeze customers can book special limited-time introductory fares beginning today at flybreeze.com and on the Breeze app.

Breeze Doubles Service from ISP to VRB

Breeze Airways, the premium leisure low-cost carrier offering point-to-point service from 58 U.S. destinations, today announced that its returning service from Islip to Vero Beach will double to four times weekly from October.

Cradle of Aviation Museum, Town of Islip, and Long Island MacArthur Airport Celebrate 1-Year Anniversary of STEM & Aviation Education Partnership

The Cradle of Aviation Museum, the Town of Islip, and Long Island MacArthur Airport are celebrating the one-year anniversary of a successful partnership providing hands-on STEM and Aviation Education.

Breeze Announces New Service to Fort Myers!

Today, Long Island MacArthur Airport celebrates the announcement of new nonstop year-round flights between ISP and Fort Myers, Florida on Breeze Airways. Breeze will fly two times weekly to and from Fort Myers - on Wednesdays and Saturdays - beginning October 2.

JetBlue Announces New Service from ISP

Beginning in October, JetBlue will operate daily service between ISP and Orlando (MCO), and four times weekly between ISP and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Palm Beach (PBI).

Long Island MacArthur Airport to Host Pop-Up Booth at Air Show

Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) will be on-site at the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park for a second year. In addition to ISP serving as a key staging area for many performing Air Show teams, MacArthur Airport will be on the boardwalk near Show Central with an innovative immersive pop-up area.

2024 Air Show Drawing Rules and Regulations

If you’re 18 or older, you can fill out a Ticket for a chance to be awarded one of several travel prizes at the MacArthur Airport (“Airport” or “ISP”) area at the 2024 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park

Long Island MacArthur Airport Launches New Website!

Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) customers will now have an easy mobile-friendly resource to provide them with information and maps on the routes its air carriers serve, along with on-time and flight arrival and departure information, airport dining options, news, and more.

Breeze Airways Begins Nonstop Flights to Vero Beach

 Today, flamingos, palm trees and beach balls decorate Long Island MacArthur Airport amidst holiday lights and music, as airport officials and passengers celebrate the inaugural flight of Breeze Airways’ newest nonstop destination– Vero Beach, FL (VRB).

Long Island MacArthur Airport Voted 5th Top Small Airport in the USAToday 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

MacArthur Airport is again a winner in the USAToday 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Best Small Airport Category. In September, an independent panel of travel experts nominated MacArthur Airport, and 19 other airports with fewer than 10 million passengers each year for the Award. Voting took place for 28 days, as airports competed for this nationwide honor. USAToday 10Best revealed the winners today. This is the third consecutive year Long Island MacArthur Airport has been nominated and included in the 10Best list. There was no contest held in 2022.

Breeze Airways Adding New Nonstop Service to Vero Beach from Islip/Long Island

Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ is adding new service from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Vero Beach, FL, starting December 21. The new seasonal route will operate twice-weekly this winter, through April 28, 2024, with fares starting from just $69* one way.

Long Island MacArthur Airport Calls on Community to Vote each day in the USAToday 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Small Airports

Long Island MacArthur Airport is again in the running for Top Small Airport. An independent panel of industry experts and editors nominated MacArthur Airport as part of the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. This is MacArthur Airport’s third consecutive nomination.

Air Show Drawing Rules

PRIZE DRAWING RULES
If you’re 18 or older, you can fill out a Ticket for a chance to be awarded one of several travel prizes at the MacArthur Airport (“Airport” or “ISP”) area at the 2024 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park. Submission of a Ticket signifies your understanding and acceptance of the Rules and the Terms and Conditions. One Ticket per person (“Entrant’). Tickets are limited to 1500 per day.

Long Island MacArthur Announces $26M in Terminal Projects and Completion of the Ground Transportation Center

Long Island MacArthur Airport today officially dedicated its $8.4 million, 12,000 SF Ground Transportation Center (GTC) following the completion of a Terminal Walkway, the final component of the project. Additionally, the airport announced $26 million in improvements to the Main Terminal Building, along with Mechanical Engineering and Plumbing (MEP) upgrades. While this construction work is funded by separate grants, the projects will take place simultaneously for efficiency, and to keep operations running smoothly for customers. The project is expected to take approximately one year to complete.

Frontier Airlines Celebrates Non-Stop Service to Raleigh-Durham

Long Islanders traveling to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina can now conveniently fly there onboard Frontier Airlines’ new nonstop service from Long Island MacArthur Airport starting today.

MacArthur Airport Unveils New Modern Ground Transportation Center

Town of Islip officials unveiled a new, state-of-the-art, 12,000SF Ground Transportation Center (GTC) at Long Island MacArthur Airport today. The GTC centralizes all ground transportation to serve visitors and Long.

MacArthur Airport Receives $8.4 Million in Airfield Improvement Funding

Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter joined with Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announcing Long Island MacArthur Airport will receive $8.4 million in airport capital improvement funds for the Rehabilitation of Runway 15R/33L and Taxiway Sierra.