Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Newark, New Jersey KEWR #14 US airport by passengers

In Newark and Elizabeth, New Jersey, about 15 miles west of midtown Manhattan.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated 4 min ago
Weather now
VFR 57°F Observed 4 h ago
Late departures
18.9%May 2026 to July 2026
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EWR at a glance

Newark Liberty is one of the three major New York area airports and the main airport for New Jersey. It is the closest of the three to many parts of New Jersey and has direct train service to Penn Station in Manhattan.

The airport has three terminals, A, B and C. Terminal A is the newest, opened in 2023. Terminal C is mostly United. AirTrain Newark connects the terminals, parking and the Newark Liberty International Airport Station on the Northeast Corridor.

Main airlines: United Airlines operates one of its largest hubs here. A number of other domestic and international airlines also serve the airport.

FAA delay status for EWR

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at EWR right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 4 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at EWR

VFR

57°F14°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind
Calm
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
BKN 25,000 ft
Ceiling
25,000 ft
Pressure
30.41 inHg

METARMETAR KEWR 101151Z 00000KT 10SM BKN250 14/08 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP295 T01390078 10139 20106 53026 $

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 4 h ago.

Full weather, TAF, forecast and runways →

On-time performance at EWR

Based on 30,383 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

18.9%Departures late
19.8%Arrivals late
3.52%Cancelled
18.8 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at EWR
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
United Airlines 16,997 20.9% 2.44%
Republic Airways 7,190 12.4% 5.99%
American Airlines 1,831 21.0% 3.60%
Delta Air Lines 1,692 22.3% 4.43%
JetBlue Airways 1,304 19.8% 4.37%
Alaska Airlines 774 21.1% 2.33%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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Terminals

Terminal A

The newest terminal, opened in 2023, replacing the old Terminal A. Serves a number of domestic airlines.

Terminal B

Serves international flights and several domestic airlines.

Terminal C

United Airlines uses Terminal C for the majority of its flights.

Moving between terminals

AirTrain Newark is a free monorail that links all three terminals with the parking lots and the rail station. Inside security, terminals are not generally connected, so plan your connection time accordingly if you need to change terminals.

Terminal guide →

Getting to and from EWR

  • Rail

    AirTrain Newark and NJ Transit / Amtrak

    AirTrain goes to Newark Liberty International Airport Station, where NJ Transit and Amtrak trains run to New York Penn Station and other destinations along the Northeast Corridor.

  • Bus

    Newark Airport Express and NJ Transit buses

    Express buses run to Manhattan and regional NJ Transit buses serve nearby areas.

  • Rideshare and taxi

    Terminal curbs

    Taxi and rideshare pick-up is in designated areas. Tolls and traffic on the approach to Manhattan can be significant.

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Tips for EWR

  • Newark has among the highest delay rates of any major US airport. Constrained airspace around New York and summer thunderstorms are common causes.
  • Early morning flights tend to be more reliable than late-evening ones, when earlier delays have accumulated.
  • Check the FAA status on the day of travel: ground stops and delay programs at EWR are common.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Newark airport to Manhattan?

Take AirTrain Newark to the rail station, then NJ Transit or Amtrak to New York Penn Station. Buses and taxis are other options.

Which terminal is United?

Mostly Terminal C.

Is EWR in New York?

No. It is in New Jersey but serves the New York metropolitan area.

How busy is EWR?

About 23,464,492 passengers boarded flights at Newark Liberty International Airport in 2025, according to FAA enplanement data. That ranks it number 14 among US airports.

How often are flights late at EWR?

Over May 2026 to July 2026, 18.9% of departures at EWR left 15 or more minutes late, and 3.52% of flights were cancelled (Bureau of Transportation Statistics).

Guide content last reviewed October 8, 2026. Report a correction