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Nearest Airport to New York City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to New York City is New York Skyports Inc Seaplane Base (NYS), about 3.6 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 13 km away.

Closest airport NYS New York Skyports Inc Seaplane Base 3.6 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international LGA LaGuardia Airport 13 km · 8 mi · ~14 min by car

Airports near New York City

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    New York Skyports Inc Seaplane Base Flag of United StatesNew York, United States · Airport Airports in United States
    NYS 3.6 km2 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    East 34th Street Heliport Flag of United StatesNew York, United States · Airport Airports in United States
    TSS 4.2 km3 mi · ~5 min
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    West 30th Street Heliport Flag of United StatesNew York, United States · Airport Airports in United States
    JRA 4.5 km3 mi · ~5 min
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    LaGuardia Airport Flag of United StatesNew York, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LGA 13 km8 mi · ~14 min
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    Newark Liberty International Airport Flag of United StatesNewark, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EWR 14 km9 mi · ~15 min
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    Teterboro Airport Flag of United StatesTeterboro, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TEB 16 km10 mi · ~17 min
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    John F. Kennedy International Airport Flag of United StatesNew York, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    JFK 21 km13 mi · ~22 min
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    Morristown Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMorristown, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MMU 36 km22 mi · ~38 min
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    Westchester County Airport Flag of United StatesWhite Plains, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    HPN 47 km29 mi · ~50 min
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    Republic Airport Flag of United StatesEast Farmingdale, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FRG 50 km31 mi · ~53 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of New York City; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to New York City?

The nearest airport to New York City is New York Skyports Inc Seaplane Base (NYS), about 3.6 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 13 km away.

Which international airport is closest to New York City?

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 13 km from New York City in a straight line — roughly 14 min by car.

What other airports are near New York City?

East 34th Street Heliport (TSS) — 4.2 km, West 30th Street Heliport (JRA) — 4.5 km and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — 13 km.

How long does it take to get from New York City to New York Skyports Inc Seaplane Base?

About 5 min by car for the 3.6 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.