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Ground transportation for flight departments and FBO arrivals
Connect the ground journey to the actual flight and FBO. Share the passenger entrance, local schedule, traveler contact and flight-team updates, including a tail reference when available. Artisan coordinates passengers and crew; the aviation facility decides where a ground vehicle may meet them.
Reserve your ride
Mark that the trip involves a private flight, enter the FBO as the pickup or drop-off and add facility and meeting notes. The tail number is optional when you submit; send it as soon as it is known.
- Pickup point
- The FBO's own address and meeting instructionsWhat goes on the trip sheet
- Ramp access
- Decided by each FBOPlaneside requests
- Waiting after landing
- Set by the wait time policyHow waiting is counted
FBO airport pages
Private-aviation pages in six markets
Open the page for the airport on the trip sheet; each covers that airport's ground arrangements in more detail.
- NYCNew York private aviationPrivate-flight ground plans across the New York area
- TEBTeterboro AirportNew York Metropolitan Area
- HPNWestchester County AirportNew York Metropolitan Area
- VNYVan Nuys AirportLos Angeles / Orange County
- OPFMiami–Opa-locka Executive AirportSouth Florida
- CHIChicago private aviationPrivate-flight ground plans across the Chicago area
- PWKChicago Executive AirportChicago
- DPADuPage AirportChicago
- DFWDallas–Fort Worth private aviationCompare regional FBO ground plans
- ADSAddison AirportDallas–Fort Worth
- PDKDeKalb–Peachtree AirportAtlanta
Trip sheet
What the scheduler puts on the trip sheet
Planning sources: Chicago Executive Airport: pickup and drop-off addresses · FAA: Limiting Aircraft Data Displayed (LADD) · Artisan Limo: terms of service, reservations and payment
Use the named FBO and its passenger entrance address. An airport administration or main-terminal address may lead to the wrong building; Chicago Executive specifically asks visitors to identify their FBO. Name the flight-team contact for ETA changes and the person who can accept a revised ground offer.
Select the private-flight option for each relevant leg, enter the FBO location and meeting notes, and provide a tail reference when known. Public flight data can be restricted under FAA LADD, so direct schedule updates from the flight team remain useful.
| Detail | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Airport, FBO name and the FBO's street address | Sets the actual pickup or drop-off point |
| Flight-team contact for changes | One person who reports a new ETA, FBO or diversion |
| Tail number | Lets the flight be followed; it can be sent after you submit |
| Local ETA, or the time passengers must be at the FBO | Times the pickup or the departure drop-off |
| Lead passenger's name and mobile | Gives the chauffeur and concierge someone to reach on the day |
| Passengers and bags, including golf bags, skis or cases | Oversized items need advance notice and can change the vehicle |
| Whether passengers clear customs on arrival | Customs time uses up the included waiting window |
| Facility and meeting notes | The FBO's instructions for where the chauffeur should wait |
Ramp and planeside
Planeside meeting is the FBO's decision
Planning sources: TSA: Security Guidelines for General Aviation Airport Operators and Users (July 2025)
The FBO or airport authorizes ramp access. A car reservation alone provides no permission to meet planeside. TSA guidance recommends facility controls for outside ramp vehicles, including identification and escort procedures.
Request the desired handoff with the FBO before travel and pass its instructions to Artisan. If ramp access is unavailable, use the passenger meeting point that the facility permits.
Waiting and changes
Waiting after landing and changes to the schedule
Planning sources: Artisan Limo: wait time policy · Artisan Limo: flight tracking and delay policy · Miami-Dade Aviation Department: Miami–Opa-locka Executive Airport
National sedan and SUV airport waiting includes 60 minutes from actual wheels-down for domestic arrivals and 90 for international arrivals. Taxiing, unloading and customs count within that window; excess waiting is billed by the minute with a receipt. Confirm how the actual landing will be established when public tracking is restricted. Group vehicles follow the waiting terms in their written offer.
Customs arrangements differ by airport. Miami–Opa-locka, for example, lists US Customs on the airfield. State whether the passengers must complete customs before the ground handoff.
Report a changed ETA, FBO or airport promptly. Call immediately for a diversion. For departures, specify when the passengers must reach the FBO rather than using the aircraft departure time as the car pickup time.
Passengers, crew and bags
Choosing a vehicle for passengers, crew and bags
Planning sources: Artisan Limo: terms of service, reservations and payment
Confirm luggage against the offered cabin. An SUV accommodates up to 6 passengers and 6 bags; Jet and Limo Sprinters offer more seats but only four to six bags at most. Ask about additional luggage capacity when the full flight party has checked cases.
Treat a crew transfer with another time or hotel as a separate movement. Include the crew lead contact and its own addresses, schedule and vehicle requirements.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Bags | How it is booked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan or Luxury Sedan | Up to 2 | Up to 3 | Online request, price shown |
| Executive SUV or Luxury SUV | Up to 6 | Up to 6 | Online request, price shown |
| Jet Sprinter | 8–10 | 4–6, by configuration | Written offer |
| Limo Sprinter | 8–17, by vehicle | 4–6, by configuration | Written offer |
| Executive Sprinter | About 13 | Confirmed in the offer | Written offer |
| Mercedes passenger van | Up to 13 | Confirmed in the offer | Written offer |
Pricing and confirmation
How an FBO trip is priced and confirmed
Planning sources: Artisan Limo: terms of service, reservations and payment · Artisan Limo: cancellation policy
Review the displayed fare for an eligible sedan or SUV FBO transfer. Submission saves a card without charging it; Artisan approves the accepted arrangement before charging, and payment must succeed for confirmation. Sprinters, vans and coaches receive written offers.
Local private-flight guidance is available across the six service markets, including Dallas–Fort Worth and Atlanta. Name the operating airport and FBO on every leg. Standard confirmed journeys have a full-refund window of at least 48 hours before pickup.
Personal attention, every mile
Before you book
Flight department questions
For your exact route, vehicle and timing, review the trip details and terms before submitting.
Speak with the conciergeCan the chauffeur meet passengers at the aircraft?
Request aircraft-side collection only after checking the FBO's rules. Facility permission and the actual ground operator's access must be confirmed; the car reservation alone does not authorize ramp entry. Otherwise, agree the passenger meeting point directed by the FBO.
Planning sources: TSA: Security Guidelines for General Aviation Airport Operators and Users (July 2025)
What do you need for an FBO pickup?
Name the airport and handling FBO, local arrival estimate, lead passenger and reachable mobile. Add the passenger and luggage counts, destination, passenger entrance and any facility instructions. You can send the tail reference later if it is not available when submitting.
Is the tail number required to book?
You may submit the request before the tail reference is known. Forward it to Artisan as soon as it becomes available so the arrival information and passenger handoff can be coordinated with the flight team.
How long will the chauffeur wait after landing?
Sedan and SUV airport arrivals use the published 60-minute domestic or 90-minute international allowance from actual wheels-down, including baggage and customs. Agree with Artisan how the flight team's landing time will be communicated if public tracking is restricted. Sprinters and other group vehicles use their accepted offer's waiting terms.
Planning sources: Artisan Limo: wait time policy
What if the aircraft is early, late or diverted?
Report the changed ETA or airport to Artisan promptly. An early arrival is accommodated where reasonably possible; a delay or diversion requires the ground itinerary to be re-coordinated. Call the concierge immediately for an airport change and have the revised arrangement confirmed.
Planning sources: Artisan Limo: flight tracking and delay policy
Can you move the crew to their hotel too?
Request the crew's movement separately, using the crew lead's contact, handling FBO, hotel address and required pickup time. That gives the crew an itinerary of its own instead of assuming it follows the passengers' timing.
Which vehicle suits passengers with golf bags or skis?
Declare the number and dimensions of golf bags, skis and other oversized items before choosing the vehicle. SUVs are planned for up to 6 bags, while Jet and Limo Sprinters have only 4–6 bags of storage at most, depending on layout. The full load may require another configuration or an additional vehicle.
Planning sources: Artisan Limo: terms of service, reservations and payment
Can you arrange FBO pickups in other markets?
Request an FBO pickup through the same form in any of Artisan's six US markets, naming the actual airport and facility. Availability is reviewed before a priced request is charged. For a different city, contact Artisan before relying on a ground arrangement.
Plan the rest of your journey
More for flight departments
- Private aviation ground transportationThe national private-flight service page.
- Guidance for executive assistantsBooking on behalf of a principal.
- Corporate accountsFor flight departments that book often.
- Commercial airport transfersAirline arrivals and departures.
- Flight tracking and delay policy
Planning sources and references
Airport, facility and local instructions may change. Review the linked sources for current guidance and use the meeting details confirmed for your reservation.
- Artisan Limo: terms of service, reservations and payment Checked
- Artisan Limo: cancellation policy Checked
- Artisan Limo: wait time policy Checked
- Artisan Limo: flight tracking and delay policy Checked
- TSA: Security Guidelines for General Aviation Airport Operators and Users (July 2025) Checked
- FAA: Limiting Aircraft Data Displayed (LADD) Checked
- Chicago Executive Airport: pickup and drop-off addresses Checked
- Miami-Dade Aviation Department: Miami–Opa-locka Executive Airport Checked
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