Newark Liberty International Airport
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.
About Newark Liberty International Airport
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.
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.
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.
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.
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FAQ
Newark Liberty International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Newark Liberty International Airport is located in New York, United States (North America), at coordinates 40.690°, -74.180°.
- Its IATA code is EWR and its ICAO code is KEWR.
- Newark Liberty International Airport serves New York, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Newark Liberty International Airport operates on America/New_York local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Newark Liberty International Airport sits at latitude 40.690° and longitude -74.180°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from EWR include American Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Iberia, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and United Airlines.
- Tracked destinations from EWR include London.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.