Westchester County Airport (HPN)

Overview

Located a quick drive from White Plains on the state border between New York State and Connecticut, Westchester County Airport mainly caters for corporate planes. However, flights to Westchester County Airport are also available from a number of cities across the United States and it is a friendly and unassuming airport to use at the beginning or end of a journey.

A popular feature of the Westchester County Airport is the observation deck on the third level, from which passengers can spot some of the commercial and private aircrafts using the airport. Although small, Westchester County Airport has a modest selection of dining and shopping options to entertain those with a bit of extra time to spend at the airport.

Location

The airport is three miles (5km) from White Plains in New York State. It is 33 miles (53km) from Manhattan.

Getting to the city

Bee-Line Bus 12 runs from the airport to the train station from which passengers can catch the MTA Metro-North Railroad. Bus fare is $2.25 and the buses stop on the central traffic island just outside the terminal building. The only other option for getting into White Plains is by catching a taxi or renting a car.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT - 4 from March to November)

Contacts

Tel: +1 (914) 995 4860.

Car rental

Rental car companies including National, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, Alamo and Avis are all available at Westchester County Airport. The rental desks are located in the arrivals hall.

Airport Taxis

DLC Ground Transportation is the official airport taxi company at Westchester Airport. Fares into town cost between $24 and $33 depending upon final destination.

Transfer between terminals

Not applicable as there is only one terminal.

Facilities

Facilities at Westchester include ATMs, luggage trolleys, business workstations, baby-changing facilities as well as a number of shops and restaurants.

Parking

There is just one parking option at Westchester County Airport. The parking garage is next to the terminal and rates range from $3.30 per half hour to $27.45 per day.

Departure Tax

None.

Website

airport.westchestergov.com

Airlines

Flights to Westchester County Airport can be booked on American Airlines, US Airways, JetBlue, United, Cape Air and Delta.

Internet

Boingo is the wifi service provider at Westchester County Airport. The cheapest daily rate is $7.95, and can be paid by credit card on the Boingo website.

Business Lounges

Business travellers can make use of workstations available within the terminal. The quaint gift shop has a fax service that businesspeople can make use of and there is a conference room available at Westchester County Airport. Alternatively, the Renaissance Westchester Hotel offers fully equipped business and conference facilities.

Westchester County Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.