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Newark Liberty International Airport

KEWREWRNewark, NJ·Large Airport

KEWR is the ICAO code for Newark Liberty International Airport (IATA EWR), located in Newark, NJ.

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Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) is a large airport in Newark, NJ. Pilots and dispatchers reference it by ICAO code KEWR or IATA code EWR. It sits in North America.

Newark Liberty International Airport is a commercial-airline hub that also handles a steady stream of private and corporate traffic. Private operators share airspace and ground infrastructure with airline movements, which can mean longer taxi times during scheduled banks and the need to book FBO ramp space ahead of major events.

The longest runway measures 11,000 ft (3,353 m), a ultra-long-range-class field. Representative aircraft that operate comfortably here include the Gulfstream G650, Bombardier Global 7500, and Dassault Falcon 8X. In practice this transcontinental and transoceanic operations without performance penalties.

Newark Liberty International Airport sits near sea level at 18 ft.

Local operations run on America/New_York. Because the field hosts scheduled airline operations, private operators should expect a defined slot environment, possible CDM coordination at peak banks, and limited ramp availability during major event weekends. Booking FBO ramp space in advance is normal practice.

SkyAccess currently tracks 2 departing and 4 arriving private-jet legs at KEWR across the next six months of operator inventory. 4 charter operators have run trips through this field in our recent inventory window.

For high-volume bizjet markets like Newark, KEWR is typically the default for international arrivals and large-cabin departures, with quieter satellite fields nearby that operators use to avoid peak-weekend congestion.

Background from Wikipedia

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. It is the second-busiest airport in the New York airport system behind John F. Kennedy International Airport and ahead of LaGuardia Airport.

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Empty legs departing KEWR (2)

Oct 29, 2026
KEWR → KJAX(Jacksonville, FL)
Cessna Citation CJ3 · LIGHT_JET
$11,358
Dec 23, 2026
KEWR → KLNK(Lincoln, NE)
Cessna Citation V · LIGHT_JET
$6,250

Empty legs arriving KEWR (4)

Oct 6, 2026
KBED → KEWR(Bedford, MA)
Gulfstream IV · HEAVY_JET
$6,900
Oct 9, 2026
— → KEWR(Indianapolis, IN)
Cessna Citation Excel · MID_SIZE_JET
$10,832
Nov 1, 2026
KJAX → KEWR(Jacksonville, FL)
Cessna Citation CJ3 · LIGHT_JET
$10,050
Dec 26, 2026
KLNK → KEWR(Lincoln, NE)
Cessna Citation V · LIGHT_JET
$6,250

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Frequently asked questions about Newark Liberty International Airport

What is KEWR airport?+
KEWR is the ICAO code for Newark Liberty International Airport (IATA EWR), located in Newark, NJ.
What does EWR stand for?+
EWR is the IATA code for Newark Liberty International Airport (ICAO KEWR) in Newark, NJ.
Where is Newark Liberty International Airport?+
Newark Liberty International Airport is located in Newark, NJ.
Does Newark Liberty International Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes — Newark Liberty International Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
How long is the runway at Newark Liberty International Airport?+
The longest runway at Newark Liberty International Airport measures 11,000 ft (3,353 m).
What is the elevation of Newark Liberty International Airport?+
Newark Liberty International Airport sits at 18 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Newark Liberty International Airport in?+
Newark Liberty International Airport operates on America/New_York.
How many private-jet empty legs are available at Newark Liberty International Airport?+
SkyAccess currently tracks 2 departing and 4 arriving private-jet empty legs at Newark Liberty International Airport over the next six months. Browse and book each leg with a free account.

References

  • Official airport website
  • Wikipedia

At a glance

Country
United States
Region
NJ
Timezone
America/New_York
Elevation
18 ft
Longest runway
11,000 ft (3,353 m)
Scheduled service
Yes
IATA
EWR
ICAO
KEWR

Activity

Departing legs
2
Arriving legs
4
Based aircraft
0
Operators
4

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