Long Island Macarthur Airport

What Long Island Macarthur Airport does

Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) is a regional commercial and general aviation airport located in Ronkonkoma, New York, owned and operated by the Town of Islip since 1944. The airport occupies 1,311 acres with three runways and two helipads, and serves as the primary commercial air travel gateway for approximately 2.8 million Long Island residents in Nassau and Suffolk counties. ISP is the only commercial airport on Long Island outside New York City, positioned 50 miles from Manhattan with direct LIRR rail access to Penn Station and Grand Central, and was designated an official FAA NYC Metro Airport in 2011. The airport handled 1.2 million passengers in 2023 and is supported by over 6,000 direct and indirect jobs, with an estimated $600 million in annual regional economic impact.

The airport's commercial passenger service operates through six airline carriers (Avelo, Breeze, Cape Air, Frontier, JetBlue, and Southwest) providing 10–16 nonstop destinations primarily across the Eastern U.S. and Florida, plus connections to Mexico and the Caribbean. Supporting infrastructure includes a 12,000 SF Ground Transportation Center, multiple parking tiers, terminal amenities (Dunkin', Nathan's Famous, Paradies Shops), general aviation facilities operated by two Fixed Base Operators (Mid-Island Air Service, Modern Aviation) with approximately 250 based aircraft, and accessibility services. The airport has invested in distinctive technology such as first-of-kind continuous Pathogen Reduction Technology units installed in May 2020, filtered water bottle filling stations, and free terminal Wi-Fi.

ISP operates on a transaction-fee revenue model generated entirely from aviation and passenger activity, with no local tax dollar support. Revenue streams include weight-based landing fees (billed via Vector Airport Systems), tiered parking (Short Term, Long Term, Economy, Resident), terminal concessions, FBO leases, and ID badge fees. The airport has received major federal capital grants including $8.4 million from the FAA in 2021 for runway/taxiway rehabilitation and $26 million in 2023 for terminal and MEP improvements, part of over $100 million in capital projects completed or planned since 2016. Distribution is facilitated by partnerships with rental car companies, LIRR rail, Suffolk County Transit, Hampton Jitney, and TNCs (Lyft), while marketing is conducted through a mobile-friendly website (launched March 2024), social media, email newsletters, and community organizations including Discover Long Island and the Cradle of Aviation Museum.

Name

Long Island Macarthur Airport

Legal name

Long Island MacArthur Airport

Website

https://flymacarthur.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) is a Town of Islip-owned commercial and general aviation airport in Ronkonkoma, NY, serving 2.8 million Long Island residents and 1.2 million annual passengers via six commercial carriers, with no local tax support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ronkonkoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Landing Fees: Charges assessed to all aircraft (commercial and general aviation) based on aircraft weight. Landing fees are billed by Vector Airport Systems. Fees vary by weight category and include night departure surcharges.
2. Parking Operations: The airport operates short-term, long-term, and economy parking lots with daily maximum rates. Parking is a significant revenue stream and convenience differentiator.
3. Terminal Concessions: Revenue from food and beverage vendors (Dunkin', Point Blue Pub & Provisions, Nathan's Famous), retail shops (Paradies Gift Shops, CNBC Store, East End Getaway), and other amenities.
4. Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Services: Revenue from FBO tenants including Mid-Island Air Service and Modern Aviation providing general aviation services.
5. ID Badge Fees: Fees charged for SIDA/NON SIDA badges ($45/year), renewals ($65), AOA badges ($20/year), and lost badge replacements ($100).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) operates as a regional commercial and general aviation airport on 1,311 acres in Ronkonkoma, NY, providing scheduled passenger airline service through six carriers, general aviation facilities with two Fixed Base Operators, on-site parking, terminal concessions, ground transportation services, and airport security badge issuance. The airport is owned and operated by the Town of Islip and is financially self-sufficient, funded by landing fees, parking revenue, and concession income without local tax support.

Product overview

Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) is a regional commercial and general aviation airport owned and operated by the Town of Islip. The airport operates as a single integrated facility offering commercial passenger flight services through six airline partners (Avelo, Breeze, Cape Air, Frontier, JetBlue, and Southwest) serving 16 nonstop destinations. Supporting infrastructure includes a Ground Transportation Center, on-site parking facilities, terminal amenities (dining, retail, Wi-Fi), and accessibility services. The airport also provides general aviation facilities with two FBOs, flight training, and aircraft maintenance services. Additional services include ID badge issuance for airport personnel, a Flight Information Display System for real-time flight tracking, Long Island Rail Road connection for ground transportation, and a STEM & Aviation Education Partnership program. The Safety Management System enables hazard and incident reporting. The airport serves approximately 2.8 million Long Island residents and handled 1.2 million passengers in 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Passenger Flight Services Scheduled commercial airline passenger service operating from the main terminal building, serving 16 nonstop destinations across the US, Mexico, and Caribbean through six airline partners (Avelo, Breeze, Cape Air, Frontier, JetBlue, and Southwest). Targeted at Long Island residents and visitors seeking convenient air travel.
• General Aviation Services General aviation facilities and services including two Fixed Base Operators (FBOs), aircraft maintenance, flight training, charter services, and approximately 250 based aircraft. Targeted at private aircraft owners, pilots, and flight training students.
• Airport Parking On-site parking facilities including Short Term, Long Term, Economy, and Town of Islip Resident parking lots located immediately adjacent to the Main Terminal Building. Targeted at airline passengers and visitors using the airport.
• Ground Transportation Center A 12,000 SF state-of-the-art Ground Transportation Center that centralizes rental cars, shuttles, and ride-hailing services adjacent to the Main Terminal Building. Targeted at travelers needing ground transportation.
• ID Badge Services Airport-issued photo identification badges for unescorted access to Air Operations Area (AOA), Restricted, Secured, or Sterile Areas, including SIDA and non-SIDA badge issuance with FBI criminal history checks and TSA Security Threat Assessment. Targeted at airport employees, airline crew, and contractors.
• Terminal Amenities Terminal facilities including free Wi-Fi, dining options (Dunkin', Great American Bagel, Point Blue Pub & Provisions, Nathan's Famous), gift shops (Paradies Shops, CNBC Store, East End Getaway), ATMs, mother's nursing room, and continuous pathogen reduction technology. Targeted at airline passengers and visitors.
• Accessibility Services ADA-compliant accessibility features including accessible digital signage, audio announcements, wheelchair assistance, accessible parking, Service Animal Relief Areas (SARA), and medical assistance equipment. Targeted at passengers with disabilities.
• Flight Information Display System (FIDS) Real-time flight information display system throughout the airport showing arrival and departure information, gate assignments, and flight status updates. Targeted at airline passengers and visitors.
• STEM & Aviation Education Partnership Partnership with Cradle of Aviation Museum and Town of Islip providing hands-on STEM and aviation education programs for local students, exposing them to careers in aviation, airport operations, and aerospace. Targeted at local K-12 students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% increase in market share for nonstop destinations since 2017
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cradle of Aviation MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2023STEM and Aviation Education partnership to bring hands-on educational programs to local students, exposing them to careers in aviation including airline pilots, TSA, airport operations, law enforcement, air traffic control, and military. Partnership launched March 25, 2023 before the Bethpage Air Show.
• Town of IslipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1944The Town of Islip has owned and operated Long Island MacArthur Airport since 1944. The Town provides airport management, operations, security, and capital investment through federal and state grants.
• Long Island DucksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMinor league baseball team partnership where each week during the season, the Ducks and MacArthur Airport spotlight local community initiatives.
• Discover Long IslandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism marketing organization partnering with the airport for tourism promotion and visitor attraction campaigns.
• HIA-LI (Hauppage Industrial Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong Island business association that nominated ISP for 31st Annual Business Achievement Awards recognizing successful business development.
• Long Island AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional business organization actively participating in airport community initiatives.
• Suffolk County Alliance of ChambersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional chambers of commerce alliance participating in airport community initiatives.
• East/West IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany located adjacent to ISP that designs and manufactures products saving aircrew lives, participating in the STEM education program.
• Mid-Island Air ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFixed Base Operator (FBO) providing full range of general aviation services at MacArthur Airport.
• Modern AviationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFixed Base Operator (FBO) providing full range of general aviation services at MacArthur Airport.
• Long Island Rail RoadcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLIRR Ronkonkoma/MacArthur Airport Station provides convenient train-to-plane connection with direct service to Penn Station and Grand Central Station in Manhattan.
• Suffolk County TransitminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic bus service (Route 6) connecting the airport to Walt Whitman Shops, Central Islip LIRR station, and Patchogue LIRR station.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Westchester County Airport: Closest functional analog to ISP — a wealthy suburban catchment seeking to relieve JFK/LGA with commercial and general aviation services. Operates a similar mix of regional carrier service and FBO operations.
• Stewart International Airport: Also an alternative NYC-metro regional airport that actively recruits ULCC and leisure carriers to divert traffic from JFK, LGA, and EWR. Directly comparable mission, catchment dynamics, and ULCC carrier strategy.
• Trenton-Mercer Airport: Regional Northeast alternative airport leaning on Frontier and other ULCCs to drive traffic. Closely comparable size, ULCC strategy, and competitive position against larger hub airports.
• Tweed-New Haven Airport: Small-to-mid regional airport pursuing ULCC service expansion (Avelo, Breeze) in a defined catchment. Highly comparable scale, airline mix, and growth playbook.
• Atlantic City International Airport: Mid-Atlantic regional airport with Spirit-driven ULCC and leisure traffic. Comparable in scale (~1M passengers), catchment dynamics, and revenue mix.

Regional players

• Republic Airport: Long Island-based general aviation airport owned by a municipal authority. Comparable GA operations, FBO model, and Long Island regulatory environment, though it focuses on private/business aviation rather than scheduled commercial service.
• Lehigh Valley International Airport: Pennsylvania regional airport serving a defined suburban catchment with Allegiant-style leisure service. Comparable land footprint, regional identity, and one-airline-dependent service model.
• Albany International Airport: Other New York State commercial airport with a similar lease/airport-authority structure, dominant single-carrier risk, and regional ULCC mix. Useful benchmark for capital programs and ULCC carrier outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (JFK/LGA/EWR): The dominant incumbent whose airports compete head-to-head with ISP for Long Island and NY-metro traffic. Not a direct peer in scale, but the competitive backdrop that defines ISP's value proposition.

Emerging players

• Breeze Airways: Point-to-point ULCC tenant carrier expanding ISP service. Important counterpart whose route decisions materially drive ISP's growth trajectory and bear-case exposure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/macarthurairport
• Facebookfacebook.com/MacArthurAirport
• Xtwitter.com/macarthurairport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/long-island-macarthur-airport

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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