Essex County Airport (CDW), often called Caldwell Airport, is a general aviation airport in Fairfield, New Jersey. It serves private aircraft, smaller business jets and charter flights for North Jersey communities such as Caldwell, Montclair, West Orange, Livingston and Wayne, and is a convenient alternative to Teterboro for some trips. PrimeLimoNYC provides chauffeur-driven transportation to and from CDW around the clock.
Drive times to Essex County Airport
Estimated drive times from Essex County Airport:
| From / to | Typical drive to CDW |
|---|---|
| Caldwell / Fairfield | 5–10 minutes |
| Montclair / West Orange | 15–25 minutes |
| Wayne / Paramus | 20–30 minutes |
| Morristown | 20–30 minutes |
| Newark (city) and EWR | 25–40 minutes |
| Midtown Manhattan | 40–60 minutes |
Pickup and drop-off at Essex County Airport
CDW has no airline terminal. Your chauffeur meets you at the FBO or hangar your flight uses. When you book, share the FBO name, tail number or charter operator, and your expected arrival time, and we will plan the pickup around it. For departures, we drop you directly at the FBO.
Who flies into Caldwell
Essex County Airport is used by private aircraft owners, charter passengers and business travellers flying smaller jets and turboprops. Passengers are often heading to homes in Essex, Morris and Passaic counties, to offices along Route 46 and I-80, or into Manhattan, which is usually less than an hour away outside rush hour.
Onward travel to New York City
From CDW, the route into Manhattan usually follows I-280 or Route 3 to the Lincoln Tunnel. Your chauffeur checks traffic before you land and picks the faster option. If you have meetings in the city and a same-day return, book our hourly service and the car will wait for you.
Local trips from the airport
We also drive CDW passengers to Montclair restaurants, homes in Short Hills, Livingston and Essex Fells, hotels in Parsippany and Whippany, and the corporate offices along the Route 80 and Route 46 corridors. For arriving families, an SUV or Sprinter van gives room for luggage and car seats you bring along, and for corporate visitors we can coordinate several cars so a whole team leaves the airport together. If you are connecting to a commercial flight, we can also drive you on to Newark Liberty, usually 25–40 minutes away.
Vehicle options for Essex County Airport transfers
Choose an executive or business sedan for up to 3 passengers, a luxury SUV for 5–7 passengers and extra luggage, or a Mercedes Sprinter van for groups of 12–15. Mini buses (15–30) and coach buses (36–56) are available for teams, wedding guests and event groups. See the full fleet.
How to book
Use our online booking form to enter your pickup and drop-off, date, time, passengers and luggage, choose a vehicle and complete the advance payment to confirm. Our team then sends your chauffeur’s details. For return trips, book both legs at once so the pickup is planned around your flight back.
Related services and areas
See also Teterboro, Morristown Airport, Bergen County, Morristown and executive chauffeur service.
Essex County Airport car service FAQ
Where is Essex County Airport?
In Fairfield, New Jersey, near Caldwell, about 20 miles west of Manhattan.
How long is the drive from CDW to Manhattan?
Usually 40–60 minutes to Midtown, depending on traffic.
Where do you pick up at CDW?
At the FBO or hangar your flight uses. Share those details when you book.
Can you meet a delayed private flight?
Yes. Contact us by phone or WhatsApp if your arrival time changes and we will adjust the pickup.
Book your Essex County Airport chauffeur
Book online in a few minutes, call +1 (347) 201-3519, message us on WhatsApp at +1 (929) 707-8977, or email bookings@primelimonyc.com. Your reservation is confirmed once the advance payment is completed, and we then send your chauffeur’s details.