| High traffic is inevitable at private airports during | | | | typically available 72 hours prior to the estimated |
| popular events or holiday seasons (think Super | | | | time of arrival. |
| Bowl or winter in Aspen). With that in mind, we | | | | Private Jet Travel Tips: |
| have put together some information and helpful | | | | • Be flexible with your departure time |
| tips to ensure that your private jet travel to | | | | requests. Allow a window for departure times. |
| bustling airports is both relaxing and stress-free. | | | | Slot times will not be assigned more than 72 |
| "What is an STMP?" Special Traffic Management | | | | hours in advance to the flight departure request. |
| Programs (STMP's) are implemented for special | | | | • Avoid changing flight dates & times. |
| events that attract thousands of people and | | | | Slot times are valuable and go quickly, so try to |
| aircraft to participating airports. The FAA requires | | | | stick to your flight schedule to avoid conflicts. |
| users to make arrival and departure reservations | | | | • Arrive on time. Particularly in |
| to and from these airports to manage the flow | | | | mountainous areas, weather can change rapidly. |
| of arrivals and departures for these events. | | | | The closer you leave to your intended time, the |
| "What is a slot time?" Slot times refer to airports | | | | better opportunity you have to guarantee your |
| expecting high traffic volume due to special | | | | arrival time. So if your slot departure is 8am, |
| events or seasonal activity. Slot times are issued | | | | please allow time for boarding so the jet will be |
| to stagger incoming flight traffic in order to relieve | | | | ready and in position for an 8am departure. |
| air traffic control duties. Slot time reservations are | | | | |