FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2025
CONTACT: Karina Diaz, Hudson County Executive’s Office
PHONE: 201-795-6200
JERSEY CITY – On June 4, at a meeting with HHI Heliport CEO Jeff Hyman, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy received commitments intended to alleviate the rampant helicopter activity throughout Hudson County. Moving forward, 90% of the trips out of the Kearny heliport will take place during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the spring/summer/fall and 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. during the winter.
Additionally, HHI has pledged that it will not contract another tour company to replace the now-defunct New York Helicopters. Without this additional tour company operation, it is estimated that annually 3,000 movements per year will be reduced in the area.
County Executive Guy will hold HHI Heliport accountable by following up with the company within 30 days to ensure these standards are enforced.
“Unfettered helicopter flights over Hudson County are unacceptable. This is a safety issue, a quality-of-life issue, and an environmental issue. It is time to hold these operators accountable for their actions,” said County Executive Craig Guy. “The remedies HHI has offered are but a first step to addressing concerns of Hudson County residents. This issue remains the highest priority for me and Congressman Rob Menendez- we will remain vigilant in ensuring the lives of our people are not constantly harassed by helicopter flights. We will be watching and will take stock of the situation and see if HHI is meeting its commitments. The proof will be in the pudding.”
“County Executive Guy made clear that changes must be made to our operation, and we will continue working with the County Executive’s Office, as well as other Hudson County elected officials and the community-at-large, to make sure we are effectively responding to their concerns,” said HHI Heliport CEO Jeff Hyman.