Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): Codes, Runways & Location
Newark Liberty International Airport (IATA: EWR · ICAO: KEWR) is a large airport serving Newark, United States. It lies at 40.6894° N, 74.1705° W, 18 ft (5 m) above sea level.
Overview of Newark Liberty International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Newark in United States. It is identified by the IATA code EWR and the ICAO code KEWR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Newark Liberty International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3353 m (11000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 18 ft (5 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Linden Airport (LDJ) about 10 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,353 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Newark Liberty International Airport
Where is Newark Liberty International Airport located?
Newark Liberty International Airport is located in Newark, United States. Its coordinates are 40.6894° N, 74.1705° W.
What is the airport code for Newark Liberty International Airport?
Newark Liberty International Airport has an IATA code of EWR and an ICAO code of KEWR.
How long is the runway at Newark Liberty International Airport?
Newark Liberty International Airport's longest runway is about 3353 m (11000 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Newark Liberty International Airport have?
Newark Liberty International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Newark Liberty International Airport a major airport?
Newark Liberty International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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