Airport code
EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport
EWR is the IATA code for Newark Liberty International Airport, an airport serving Newark, United States. Its ICAO code is KEWR, and it operates in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-5). The airport sits at 40.6925, -74.1687 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 18 ft (5 m).
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About Newark Liberty International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport is a major international airport in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving the New York metropolitan area. The airport is located in both Newark and neighboring Elizabeth, straddling the boundary between Essex and Union counties Owned by the two cities, it is leased to its operator, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Located approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) south of downtown Newark and 9 miles (14 km) west-southwest of Manhattan, it is a major gateway to destinations in Europe, South America, the Caribbean and Asia.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | EWR |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | KEWR |
| Airport name | Newark Liberty International Airport |
| City | Newark |
| Country | United States |
| Time zone | America/New_York (UTC-5) |
| Latitude | 40.6925 |
| Longitude | -74.1687 |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 3 |
| Longest runway | 11,000 ft (3,353 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Newark Liberty International Airport?
The IATA code for Newark Liberty International Airport is EWR.
What is the ICAO code for Newark Liberty International Airport?
The ICAO code for Newark Liberty International Airport is KEWR.
Where is EWR airport located?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is located in Newark, United States.
What time zone is EWR in?
Newark Liberty International Airport operates in the America/New_York time zone, which is UTC-5.
What is the nearest airport to EWR?
The nearest airport to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is West 30th St. Heliport (JRA) in New York, about 15 km away.
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