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Newark Liberty International Airport
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Newark Liberty International Airport

IATA · EWRICAO · KEWRServing New York

About Newark Liberty International Airport

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.

Airlines flying from EWR

6 carriers

Top routes from EWR

1 route

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FAQ

Newark Liberty International Airport — frequently asked questions

Where is Newark Liberty International Airport?
Newark Liberty International Airport is located in New York, United States (North America), at coordinates 40.690°, -74.180°.
What is the airport code for Newark Liberty International Airport?
Its IATA code is EWR and its ICAO code is KEWR.
What time zone is EWR in?
Newark Liberty International Airport operates on America/New_York local time.
Which airlines fly from EWR?
Carriers tracked on routes from EWR include American Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Iberia, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and United Airlines.
Where can you fly from EWR?
Tracked destinations from EWR include London.