High Volume Day Recommendations from KTEB Acting ATCT Manager Matt Petersen 10-16-25

Good morning,

The numbers are showing another busy Wednesday in and out of TEB, and we are expecting to exceed 700 total operations for the day. With that in mind, I kindly remind all users to make reservations with the FBO of your choice to ensure they are aware of your arrival and departure plans. Please also keep your FBO updated with any changes to your schedule — this is critical to keeping the ramps moving efficiently and preventing congestion.

We are currently operating in a North Flow configuration, landing RWY 6 and departing RWY 1. This is not the ideal flow for heavy volume days, so extra coordination and awareness will be important. Please do your best not to stop in the main intersection of RWY 6 and RWY 1. On busy days, we are often in a “one in, one out” operation, and stopping in the intersection risks losing departure gaps, which can quickly lead to increased delays.

Please also keep in mind:

• There is nearly one mile of pavement between the approach end of RWY 6 and the main intersection of RWY 1. If you cannot make a turn prior to the intersection, please move through it promptly.
• Likewise, there is approximately one mile of pavement from the approach end of RWY 1 to the intersection of RWY 6, so every second counts when clearing the runway to maintain departure efficiency.

All FBOs are asked to keep both the ATCT and TEB Operations informed of any potential gridlock situations as early as possible. Early notification allows us to coordinate and meter traffic before congestion develops. Once gridlock occurs, it is often too late to implement effective measures. Current projections show comparable arrival and departure numbers throughout the day, so please plan accordingly.

From the tower side, we will do our best to ensure departures are released efficiently to create room for inbound aircraft. When on the North Flow, we can experience issues with departures from the Jet Ramp if traffic backs up at RWY 1, as options for repositioning are limited to Taxiway K.

Lastly, I ask that Tug Operations and Maintenance Checks be reduced during peak traffic periods to help maintain flow and safety.

Thank you all for your continued cooperation and efforts in ensuring a safe and efficient operation at TEB.

Matthew Petersen

Air Traffic Manager (A)

Teterboro ATCT

W: 201-426-9457

C: 201-419-3484