Private Jet and Air Charter in Stamford, CT, USA

Stamford is a city located in Fairfield County of Southwestern Connecticut, on the Long Island Sound. Stamford is located 25 miles (40km) northeast of New York City, 40 miles (65km) southwest of New Haven, and 90 miles (145km) south of the Connecticut state capital of Hartford. Founded in 1641, Stamford began as a farming community and developed in the 18th and 19th centuries as a thriving industrial center. In recent years Stamford has evolved into a financial, trade and services industries center and has become home to many Fortune 500 companies headquartered there. Stamford is also home to St. Basil's College, and three college campuses including branches of the University of Connecticut, University of Bridgeport and Sacred Heart University. Stamford's unique New England heritage, panoramic views, vibrant arts and cultural scene, eclectic cuisine, unique antique shops, and bustling cosmopolitan center, make it an enjoyable destination for both domestic and international business travelers as well as sightseeing tourists. Popular tourist attractions in Stamford include the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens, the Stamford Children's Museum, the Connecticut Grand Opera and Orchestra, the Palace Theatre, and the First Presbyterian Church. Stamford's Cove Island Park acts as a nature sanctuary in this highly urbanized area and features great facilities including a one-mile walking trail, playground, paved path and recreational fields. Stamford is served by Westchester County Airport (HPN), along with Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) and Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR).