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Airports in New York
John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Overview
One of the busiest airports in the US (and the world), John F Kennedy International Airport in New York City is a major travel hub for national and international flights in North America. Located 12 miles (20km) from downtown Manhattan in the borough of Queens, the mammoth facility is used by more than 90 airlines, with flights to John F Kennedy International Airport available from cities all around the world, including Paris, Mumbai, Tokyo, Montreal, Beijing, Panama City, Moscow, Los Angeles, Cairo, Sydney, Johannesburg, Seoul, and many other destinations.
A huge facility with eight terminals, JFK (as it's popularly known) has every kind of shop, restaurant, or entertainment option a passenger could wish for. Terminal 4 houses a great art museum and large shopping complex.
Unfortunately, the large size of the airport makes it confusing to navigate, and passengers making connections will need to allow a lot of time between flights to get from one gate to another. Security is also very strict, though the facility handles its large volume of traffic (46 million passengers each year) efficiently.
Location
The airport is located 15 miles (24km) southeast of central Manhattan.
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.
Time
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts
Tel: +1 718 244 4444.
New York La Guardia Airport (LGA)
Overview
One of the busiest airports in the US despite the fact that it is New York's smallest, New York La Guardia Airport is located in Queens, eight miles (13km) east of downtown Manhattan in New York City. Seeing more than 24 million passengers each year, La Guardia is a popular facility due to its close proximity to Manhattan.
New York La Guardia Airport has four terminals: the Central Terminal Building, the Marine Air Terminal, the Delta Terminal, and the US Airways Terminal, all connected via shuttles and walkways.
Despite its popularity, La Guardia has consistently ranked last for customer satisfaction and on-time arrivals among US surveys. While the facility itself is pleasant enough and well-maintained, long queues at customs and immigration facilities are a normal occurrence.
The airport is currently exploring renovation options that include demolishing and rebuilding the entire structure over a period of years, a plan that would be completed in several phases to maintain operations.
Location
The airport is located eight miles (13km) east of central Manhattan, in the borough of Queens.
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.
Time
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts
Tel: +1 718 533 3400.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Location
The airport is located two miles (3km) south of Newark, 16 miles (26km) southwest of New York.
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.
Time
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts
Tel: +1 973 961 6000.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Overview
Situated near the Canadian border, roughly halfway between New York City and Toronto, Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is the most convenient method of accessing one of North America's premier tourist attractions, the thundering Niagara Falls. The romance of the biggest waterfall in North America has drawn sightseers and honeymooners for decades - as attested to by the 5 million passengers passing through the gates of Buffalo Niagara International Airport each year. The airport is smaller by far than the behemoths found in Toronto and New York City, but it is also more basic. Thus, passengers will gain the convenience of shorter queues and cheaper flights at the expense of bells and whistles like good quality restaurants and fancy shops. For something to do while waiting for your flight,don't miss the pre-security art gallery called 'The Gallery - Where Buffalo Niagara shows off', which features rotating exhibitions of artworks made by local artists.
Location
The airport is located nine miles (14km) east of Buffalo.
Getting to the city
There are a number of bus services, which operate between the airport and Buffalo and Niagara. Taxis are also available.
Time
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts
Tel: +1 716 630 6000.
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.
John F Kennedy International Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.
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