There are 3 major airports serving the New York Metropolitan area. They are run by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The Port Authority web site is a comprehensive and user friendly site for getting airport information:www.panynj.com
For useful and informative facts about the selected airports, click on one of the below airports.
When you book a flight, be sure to check airline rates for each airport because ticket prices (even for the same airline) can vary greatly between airports. This is due to airlines charging different rates depending upon the amount of competition to a particular destination from each airports. For hints on getting the best prices for airline tickets, click: Tickets
J.F.K. Airport Service Numbers:
Travelers Aid- 718-656-4870
Services Offered by Airport
The following services are available to JFK Airport as a whole:
- Car Rentals: Most car rental depots are located around Federal Circle. Each firm provides a free shuttle to its depot. Cheaper rental are located outside of airport. Free phones (or service desks) at each arrival terminal connect you with your auto rental company.
- Avis - 718-244-5406, toll free 800-230-4898
- Budget - 718-656-6010 or toll free 800-527-0700
- Dollar - 718-656-2400 or toll free 800-800-4000
- Hertz - 718-656-7600 or toll free 800-654-3131
- National - 718-656-8300 or 800-227-7368
- JFK Medical Services: (1-718) 656-5344
- The JFK Medical Building (Bldg. 198) is staffed 24/day with doctors and paramedics, and offer X-rays, therapy, immunizations and first aid. Credit cards accepted, but no health insurance plans supported (e.g., patient must submit own bill to insurance company.) They can provide the last minute immunizations recommended for certain destinations. See MEDICAL CARE.
- JFK Vetport: (1-718) 656-8295 The JFK Vetport provides veterinary, kennel, quarantine and pet transport services. See CUSTOMS REGULATIONS for information about bringing pets into the USA.
Hotels: Most hotels offer free pick-up and drop-off at each terminal. If you want to stay at a NYC hotel, click: HOTELS but if you need to be right by the airport, click HOTELS BY AIRPORT
Holiday JFK Airport: 144-02 135th Ave, 718-659-0200, 800-692-5350, fax: 718-322-2533 Holiday Inn
Hilton at JFK: 138-10 135th Ave, 718-322-8700, fax: 718-529-0749 Hilton
Ramada Plaza, Van Wyck Expressway at the airport, 718-995-9000 Ramada
Radisson Hotel at JFK, 135-40 140th Ave. 718-322-2300, fax: 718-322-6894 Radisson
Sheraton JFK Hotel. 151-20 Baisley Boulevard, 718-489-1000, fax 718-489-1100 Sheraton
Services Common to All Terminals: Book/gift shops and newsstands, cafeterias, car rental counters, phones, cocktail lounges, duty-free shops, limousines, phones, hotel reservations, restrooms, ATMs and travel insurance. Those with international flightAs usually offer currency exchange. And if you need explanations of all those little signs, go to www.panynj.gov/aviation/jsmfram.htm
Inter-terminal Transport within JFK: A free 24--hour shuttle bus runs every 5-15 minutes to all the terminals in the airport. Travelling time can run from 5-30 minutes. Free shuttles also run to long-term parking and to the Howard Beach/JFK subway station. For further information, click www.panynj.gov/aviation/jitcmain.htm
Location: This 680 acre airport is located on the nothern shore of Queens surrounded by Flushing Bay and Bowery Bay. It is directly east across the East River about 9 miles from midtown Manhattan and is accessible by the Grand Central Parkway, local highways, a ferry from Manhattan and by helicopter and seaplane.
Flights: La Guardia, as it is called,services mostly domestic destinations, Canada and the Caribbean. It has 5 terminals including a Marine Air Terminal. There are also separate terminals for US Airways and Delta Airlines. The US Airways and Delta shuttles run hourly to Boston and Washington, D.C.
Inter-terminal Transport within LGA: If you need to get from one terminal to the next, the information at this site is very useful: www.panynj.gov/aviation/litcfram.htm
Facts: La Guardia, as it is called, has 5 terminals including a Marine Air Terminal with 73 gates. It has two main runways.
Getting There, see AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
Layout: La Guardia airport has one large Central Terminal Building with the upper level for departures and the lower roadway for arrivals and connected to a multi-story parking lot. To the east are the smaller Delta Terminal and the USAir Terminal and the USAir Shuttle Terminal. To the north is the Delta Shuttle Terminal and Marine Terminal.
Air Shuttle (hourly flight) to Washington and Boston (Marine Air Terminal)
General Airport Numbers
Airport Services:
- Airport Emergencies- 718-533-3900
- Currency Exchange Information- 718-533-3400
- Customs/Immigration- 718-476-4378, 718-476-5211
- Ground Transportation- 800-247-7433, 718-533-3705
- Information- 718-533-3400
- Lost or Damaged Baggage- Contact individual airline
- Medical Office- 718-476-5575
- Paging- Contact individual airline
- Parking- 718-533-3400
- Police- 718-533-3900
- Travelers Aid- 718-476-5575
La Guardias Terminals
Central Terminal Concourse A:
Airlines: Air Canada, America West
Services: Currency Exchange, Duty Free Shop, Restaurant, Security Checkpoint.
Central Terminal Concourse B:
Airlines: Colgan Air, Markair, TWA,
Services: Post Office, Restaurant, Security Checkpoint.
Central Terminal Concourse C:
Airlines: Midwest Express, United
Services: Restaurant, Security Checkpoint.
Central Terminal Concourse D:
Airlines: American, American Admirals Club, Canadian Airlines Intl. Midway Airlines
Services: Conference Room, Duty Free Shop, Restaurant, Shoeshine, Security Checkpoint.
USAir/Shuttle Terminal
USAir/Shuttle Terminal: Gates 1-22
Airlines: USAir
Services: USAir Club, bank, currency exchange, restaurant, shoeshine.
Delta Terminal: Gates 1-9A
Airlines: Delta, Northwest
Services: Delta Crown Room, Northwest Worldclub, bank, currency exchange, duty-free Shop and TDD.
Marine Air Terminal: Gates 1-9A
Airlines: Delta, Long Island Airlines
Services: Seaplane Base and Delta Shuttle, General civil aviation.
Location: New Jersey's biggest airport, Newark International is located south of Newark on Newark Bay. It is as close to Manhattan-approximately 16 miles southwest from midtown Manhattan and is especially convenient from and to the west side of Manhattan. It is accessible from the New Jersey Turnpike Exits 13A and 14 and from U.S. Routes 1 & 9 and I-78. It is 3 miles south of Newark, New Jersey. It is quite convenient for passengers continuing on by car to the north or south (via the New Jersey Turnpike) or the west on Rt. 78.
Facts: With three large terminals, service from 47 airlines, and decent access via public transportation, Newark is rapidly becoming the busiest of the thee airports. It has three runways on 2,027 acres and major cargo facilities. It has about 450,000 landings and takeoffs per year.
Flights: Newark Liberty International Airport is a major international airport with 36 international airlines. It is a favorite airport for international charter flights as well. Of course, it services destinations throughout the US and Canada as well.
Inter-terminal Transport within EWR: If you need to get from one terminal to the next, without running, click here: www.panynj.gov/aviation/eitcfram.htm
Getting There, see AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
International Passenger Facility: This facility is located between the B-2 and B-3 areas in Terminal B. Since it has been expanded, 3,000 passengers per hour can clear immigration and customs without delay. There is also a spacious meeter/greeter area with upgraded amenities and services. There is also a new check-in area for connecting flights. The new Concierge Center can help with everything from hotel reservations to theater tickets.
Layout: Its 3 terminals each with three levels, are located around a large circle road enclosing short-term and daily parking lots. It is connected to its long-term parking via a monorail.
Local traffic snafus are making Newark a popular choice, especially if your final destination is the West Side or downtown Manhattan. Located on Newark Bay, 16 miles southwest of Manhattan in New Jersey (30 mutes to an hour traveling time), it has one international and two domestic terminals, with shuttle bus connections and easy public transportation options to and from Midtown.
Airport Services:
Airport Emergencies- 201-961-6633
- Currency Exchange- 201-961-4720
- Customs- 201-645-3409
- Ground Transportation- 800-247-7433
- Immigration- 201-645-3239
- Information- 201-961-6000
- Lost & Found- Contact individual airline
- Paging- Contact individual airline
- Parking- 201-961-4751
- Police- 201-961-6230
Services at all terminals:
Upper Level (Departure Level): Check-in, duty-free shops, restaurants, shoeshine, TDD.
Concourse Level: Business center, currency exchange, nursery, restaurants.
Lower Level: (Arrivals level): Baggage Claim, car rental phones, ground transportation desk or phones, hotel information.
Terminals: Description and Numbers
Terminal A:
Gates: 10-18, 20-28, 30-39
Airlines: American, Colgan, Kiwi, Midway, TWA, United, USAir.
International Terminal B:
Gates: 60-68 International Arrivals, 40-48, 50-58, 60-68
Airlines: Air Aruba, Air France, American (Intl Arr.), American Trans Air, Avianca, British Airways, Carnival Air Lines, Continental (intl arrivals), Delta, El Al, Eva Airways, LOT, Lufthansa, Martinair Holland, Mexicana, Midwest Express, Northwest, SAS (Intl Arrivals), TAP Air Portugal, United (Intl Arrivals) and Virgin Atlantic
Services: U.S. Customs, U.S. Immigration, Information, INSPASS, Travelers Aid
Terminal C
Gates: 70-91, 100-115, 120-134
Airlines: Air Canada, Alitalia (dep.), America West, Continental, SAS (dep.),
Services: Bank, Business Center, Chapel
Alternative Airports in Bad Weather: Hartford and Philadelphia Airports are the other major airports to which flight are diverted when bad weather shuts down the NYC airports.
