Private jets at Chester County G. O. Carlson (KMQS)
Chester County had 1,107 private jet arrivals in the 12 months to July 2026, about 3 a day. The busiest month, November, was 1.9 times as busy as the quietest, February. 703 different aircraft flew in, and the most common type was the Cessna Citation Latitude.
Data through 29 Aug 2026.
Private jet traffic at Chester County, month by month
November was the busiest month, with 113 arrivals, and February the quietest, with 60.
Arrivals by month
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026Arrivals by day of the week
Friday · 16%Friday carried 16% of the week’s arrivals. Days in UTC.
Arrivals, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026: the side our tracking records most completely. Departures, routes and emissions are added once our departure records are complete. Every count is a minimum: flights the receivers missed aren’t in it.
The private jets that use Chester County
Large-cabin jets made 31% of arrivals; the single most common type was the Cessna Citation Latitude, with 13%.
By size class
Share of arrivalsMost common types
Share of arrivalsThe jets that use Chester County most
Visits to 22 Aug 2026| # | Aircraft | Type | Visits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N257MM | Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 | 23 |
| 2 | N63DZ | Bombardier Learjet 45 | 19 |
| 3 | N775GM | Dassault Falcon 900 | 18 |
| 4 | N771HM | Dassault Falcon 2000 | 16 |
| 5 | N11A | Bombardier Global 5000 | 15 |
| 6 | N776GM | Cessna Citation III/VI/VII | 15 |
| 7 | N555JF | Cessna Citation CJ3 | 12 |
| 8 | N275GC | Bombardier Challenger 600 | 10 |
| 9 | N525NE | Cessna Citation CJ3 | 10 |
| 10 | N504WF | Cessna Citation M2 | 8 |
Named aircraft are shown a week behind the other figures, with their visit count only. We leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to, and grades are on each aircraft’s own page.
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Flying privately into Chester County
Chester County’s longest runway is 1,646 meters, against 1,020 at Brandywine, 25 km away.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 1,646 m | 30 m | ASP |
Nearest alternative: Brandywine (KOQN)
25 km away| Measure | Chester County (KMQS) | Brandywine (KOQN) |
|---|---|---|
| Longest runway | 1,646 m | 1,020 m |
Runways from the airport database; distances measured from the airport reference point. Check runway limits and slots with your operator.
Private jets at Chester County: questions
How many private jets fly into Chester County?
We tracked 1,107 private jet arrivals at Chester County G. O. Carlson in the 12 months to July 2026, about 3 a day, from 703 different aircraft.
What is the busiest month for private jets at Chester County?
November, with 113 arrivals. February was the quietest, with 60.
Which private jets use Chester County most?
The most common type was the Cessna Citation Latitude, with 13% of arrivals. Large-cabin jets made 31% in all.
What is the nearest alternative to Chester County for a private jet?
Brandywine (KOQN), 25 km away, with a 1,020 meter runway against 1,646 here.
Do you publish who flies in?
No. We name aircraft by registration, with a visit count, a week behind. We never name owners, operators or passengers, and we leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Private jets at Chester County G. O. Carlson (KMQS).” Data through 29 Aug 2026. theaircraftledger.com/airports/united-states/chester-county-g-o-carlson
Method: private jet arrivals at KMQS from ADS-B tracking, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026. Airliners, helicopters and piston aircraft excluded. Named aircraft a week behind. Every count is a minimum. About our data