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There are many airports in New York and each has its own function: interesting facts

'29.12.2021'

Nurgul Sultanova-Chetin

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Many major cities have multiple airports. New York has three major commercial airports - Newark Liberty (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). They all opened at different times and for different purposes and continue to fulfill different roles today, says Simple flying... Apart from the three well-known airports, there are several private, lesser-known airports. Read about them at the end of the article.

Three airports in one city

It is not unusual to have multiple airports in a large city. Other major cities in the United States also have several major airports. For example, in Chicago, Houston and Washington DC. Examples of such cities in the world are London, Paris, Tokyo, Shanghai, Beijing, Moscow and Istanbul.

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The reason for several airports in New York is part historical and part functional. LaGuardia opened in 1929. At the time, it was a private airfield, built on the site of a former amusement park near the city. It became a commercial airport in 1939 due to its location close to the city. This remains relevant today.

Newark Liberty International Airport opened (as Newark Metropolitan Airport) in 1928. It was built as the first airport to serve New York. In the pre-war years, it was the busiest commercial airport in the world.

JFK opened in 1948 (as New York International Airport). This happened as air traffic expanded and others were loaded. airports... This growth story is typical of most cities with multiple airports. Expanding existing airports is not easy, especially when significant expansion is required. Building a new airport in an open area is more efficient. We are seeing this today with new airports in Istanbul, Beijing and Dubai.

Handling different aircraft and routes

Consolidating all traffic at one airport is rare. Even if it worked, it wouldn't make sense. New York airports serve different purposes. LaGuardia is much closer to the city and serves smaller aircraft on shorter routes. JFK and Newark can handle larger aircraft and are better suited for large passenger numbers, international arrivals and connections. London has a similar setup with London City and Heathrow airports.

Having multiple airports also helps multiple airlines create hubs. Newark and JFK have many connecting flights, and the airlines want them to operate at the same airport. Newark is the hub for United Airlines. JFK serves American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue.

Serving different areas

A city as large as New York generates a huge number of passengers. Choosing an airport location makes sense in any large city. If all airport traffic moves in one direction, it will create inconvenience for passengers and is likely to place a strain on the transport infrastructure.

Passengers in the city center may prefer to travel to JFK Airport. For those who live in New Jersey. Newark is the best choice. LaGuardia remains a good option for business - closer to the city, with shorter connections and generally easier arrivals.

These three large airports are certainly not the complete history of New York City airports. There are several small commercial airports serving different locations. For example, Long Island MacArthur Airport, Stewart International Airport and Westchester County Airport. They are usually used for local traffic and not for connections.

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