Newark Liberty International Airport
About EWR
Overview
Newark Liberty International Airport lies about 24 kilometers southwest of Midtown Manhattan, straddling the boundary between Newark and Elizabeth in New Jersey. It serves as one of the three primary airports in the New York metropolitan area. Opened in 1928, it was the first major airport serving the region and predates both LaGuardia and JFK by more than a decade.
Terminals & runways
The airport operates three passenger terminals, designated A, B, and C, with Terminal A having been rebuilt and reopened in recent years to replace the original aging structure. Terminal C handles most domestic and international long-haul traffic, while Terminal B serves a mix of foreign carriers. Three runways operate around the clock, with two parallel north-south strips and one crosswind runway.
Airlines
Newark functions as a major hub for United Airlines, which bases a significant portion of its transatlantic and domestic operations here. FedEx Express maintains cargo operations on the field. The airport hosts a wide range of European, Asian, and Latin American flag carriers, including Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, and several others serving long-haul routes.