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John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

Location: The airport is located 15 miles (24km) southeast of central Manhattan.
Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 718 244 4444.
Transfer between terminals: Passengers can travel between JFK's nine terminals on the free AirTrain. Terminals 2 and 3 are connected by a walkway, and terminals 8 and 9 are connected by an interior concourse. The entire loop takes eight minutes.
Getting to the city: Ground Transportation Information is available in the baggage claim/arrival areas of all terminals and provides information on buses, shared-ride vans and limousines. The AirTrain links the airport to the subway, train and bus system, which go to the city centre. 'SuperShuttle Manhattan' is a 24-hour, shared, door-to-door service to anywhere between Battery Park and 227th including all hotels, and the service also operates to Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx and Staten Island. The New York Airport Service provides a regular bus transportation service to and from Manhattan (New York City), LGA Airport, and Midtown Hotels.
Car rental: Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, Enterprise and National are represented at all terminals by either a courtesy phone or rental car counter. The AirTrain shuttles passengers between the terminals and the car rental offices.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available in front of all nine terminals, and the journey time to Manhattan is between 40 and 60 minutes. There is a generally a $45 fare to Manhattan (excluding tolls). Tipping of 15 percent is customary for good service. Only use taxis from the taxi dispatch booth and refuse offers from others.
Facilities: All terminals have ATMs, bureaux de change, bars, restaurants and a wide selection of shops. There is a cellular phone rental facility in the arrivals area of Terminal 3. Travellers will be able to find most services in the terminals, including wireless Internet access, medical facilities, information counters, shoe-shiners and conference facilities. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline or travel agent in advance.
Parking: There are two kinds of public parking at JFK. The long-term parking is four miles (6km) from the terminals and is served by a free shuttle bus. Passengers are advised to allow 30 minutes to reach their terminal. The Central Terminal Area (CTA) parking is adjacent to the terminals and provides for daily parking needs. Signs to the parking facilities are colour-coded to indicate their proximity to the terminals. A Cell Phone Lot waiting area is located near the airport's entrance for drivers to wait for disembarking passengers. There is parking available adjacent to each terminal, ranging from $6 per hour to $33 per day in the short-term lots to $18 for one day and $6 per day thereafter in the long-term lots, connected to the terminals by the AirTrain service.
Departure Tax: Passenger Facility Charge US$4.50
Website: www.kennedyairport.com
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New York La Guardia Airport (LGA)

Location: The airport is located eight miles (13km) east of central Manhattan, in the borough of Queens.
Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 718 533 3400.
Transfer between terminals: There are two bus routes connecting the five La Guardia Terminals. The Route A Bus is a free service running every 15 minutes stopping at all terminals in the central terminal area as well as the Marine Air Terminal (15 minutes travel time). The free Route B bus runs every 10-15 minutes between all five terminals except the Marine Air Terminal/Delta Shuttle. The journey time is 5-10 minutes.
Getting to the city: Ground Transportation Information is available in the baggage claim/arrival areas of all terminals. All service arrangements can be made at these counters. Public buses service the city and connect with the New York subway; the Q33 and Q47 service Manhattan and Queens. The New York Airport Service Express Bus leaves regularly for all areas in Manhattan. The SuperShuttle Manhattan is a 24-hour, shared door-to-door service that goes to all areas of the city.
Car rental: Car hire companies include Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and National. The Arrivals level of each terminal has either car rental courtesy phones or counters. Free shuttles transport customers between the terminals and the car rental offices.
Airport Taxis: The Welcome Center/Ground Transportation Counter is near the baggage claim area, offering information on authorized transportation services. There are taxis available outside each terminal and the fare to Manhattan is about US$25 (excluding tolls).
Facilities: All terminals have ATMs and currency exchange can be found at the Central and US Airways Terminals, as well as a wide selection of bars, shops and restaurants, but the best choice is at the US Airways, Delta and Central Terminals. There are business facilities at Laptop Lane in the Central Terminal including meeting rooms, dataports, Internet access, fax, phones, printers and photocopiers. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should ideally contact their airline or travel agent in advance.
Parking: Short-term parking is available next to the terminals. Long-term parking is available in Lot 3, although there are limited spaces. Additional long-term car parking is located very close to the airport and can be accessed by following the 'P' to the airport exit. Parking at New York La Guardia Airport starts at $3 per hour with a maximum of $33 per day. After two days, parking is charged at $6 per eight hours. Express payment machines are located throughout the parking areas. Signs to the parking facilities in the terminal buildings are colour coded to indicate their proximity to the terminals. Free shuttle buses transport passengers to the terminal buildings.
Departure Tax: Passenger Facility Charge US$4.50
Website: www.laguardiaairport.com
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Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Location: The airport is located two miles (3km) south of Newark, 16 miles (26km) southwest of New York.
Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 973 961 6000.
Transfer between terminals: The AirTrain is a free service that ferries passengers between the three terminals.
Getting to the city: Newark Liberty International Airport offers travellers a wide range of Ground Transportation services. There are taxis, buses, shuttles, and limousines available in front of and beside all three terminals. Ground Transportation Information counters, located on the lower baggage claim level of all terminals provide information and reservations for buses, shared-ride vans and limousines. The AirTrain connects to regional and commuter trains. New Jersey Transit buses have various routes to destinations in New Jersey and Penn Station in Newark; bus 107 has a direct service to New York City. The Newark Liberty Airport Express provides a bus service approximately every 30 minutes to Manhattan and SuperShuttle Manhattan is a shared minibus service, which goes to all areas of Manhattan, including hotels.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National and Enterprise. The AirTrain links the terminals to the airport car rental offices; Enterprise is linked by a further courtesy vehicle to its office adjacent to the airport.
Airport Taxis: Ground Transportation Information is available in the baggage claim/arrival areas of each terminal. A taxi can be requested from a uniformed taxi dispatcher and should cost between US$50 and US$75 to destinations in Manhattan.
Facilities: All terminals have ATMs and bureaux de change, a wide selection of bars, shops and restaurants and business facilities including fax, photocopying and courier services. Data ports can be found next to most public telephones in all terminals. Wireless Internet is also available at all terminals. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should ideally contact their airline or travel agent in advance.
Parking: There is short-term parking next to the terminals. Daily parking is a few minutes away on the free AirTrain and Economy parking is 20 minutes from the terminals via a free shuttle bus. In addition to the on-airport parking lots listed above, there are a number of privately operated parking lots located near the airport; see the airport website for details. Valet Parking is also available. Signs to the parking facilities are colour coded to indicate their proximity to the terminals.
Departure Tax: Passenger Facility Charge US$4.50
Website: www.newarkairport.com
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Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

Location: The airport is located nine miles (14km) east of Buffalo.
Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 716 630 6000.
Getting to the city: There are a number of bus services, which operate between the airport and Buffalo and Niagara. Taxis are also available.
Car rental: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz and National are all represented at the airport.
Facilities: There are ATMs, a bureau de change, post office and various bars, shops and restaurants in the terminal. There is a business centre, open weekdays, with meeting rooms, fax, Internet and photocopying facilities. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline or travel agent in advance.
Parking: The short-term parking lot is adjacent to the terminal building, and costs $4 per hour (with a daily maximum of $24). The long-term parking areas are connected to the terminal by a free shuttle-bus service and offer two hours of free parking, adding $4 per hour after that, up to a daily limit of $11 (for Lot A), and $10 (for Lot B).
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.buffaloairport.com
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Westchester County Airport (HPN)

Location: The airport is three miles (5km) from White Plains in New York State. It is 33 miles (53km) from Manhattan.
Time: GMT -5 (GMT - 4 from March to November)
Contacts: Tel: +1 (914) 995 4860.
Transfer between terminals: Not applicable as there is only one terminal.
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.
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.
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 thirty minutes and $27.45 per day.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: airport.westchestergov.com
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