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Nearest Airport to Washington Heights: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Washington Heights is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), about 9.7 km (6 mi) away.

Closest airport LGA LaGuardia Airport 9.7 km · 6 mi · ~10 min by car

Airports near Washington Heights

  1. 1
    LaGuardia Airport Flag of United StatesNew York, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LGA 9.7 km6 mi · ~10 min
  2. 2
    Teterboro Airport Flag of United StatesTeterboro, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TEB 11 km7 mi · ~11 min
  3. 3
    West 30th Street Heliport Flag of United StatesNew York, United States · Airport Airports in United States
    JRA 12 km8 mi · ~13 min
  4. 4
    East 34th Street Heliport Flag of United StatesNew York, United States · Airport Airports in United States
    TSS 12 km8 mi · ~13 min
  5. 5
    New York Skyports Inc Seaplane Base Flag of United StatesNew York, United States · Airport Airports in United States
    NYS 13 km8 mi · ~14 min
  6. 6
    Newark Liberty International Airport Flag of United StatesNewark, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EWR 27 km17 mi · ~29 min
  7. 7
    John F. Kennedy International Airport Flag of United StatesNew York, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    JFK 27 km17 mi · ~29 min
  8. 8
    Westchester County Airport Flag of United StatesWhite Plains, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    HPN 31 km19 mi · ~33 min
  9. 9
    Morristown Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMorristown, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MMU 41 km25 mi · ~44 min
  10. 10
    Republic Airport Flag of United StatesEast Farmingdale, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FRG 46 km29 mi · ~49 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Washington Heights?

The nearest airport to Washington Heights is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), about 9.7 km (6 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Washington Heights?

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 9.7 km from Washington Heights in a straight line — roughly 10 min by car.

What other airports are near Washington Heights?

Teterboro Airport (TEB) — 11 km, West 30th Street Heliport (JRA) — 12 km and East 34th Street Heliport (TSS) — 12 km.

How long does it take to get from Washington Heights to LaGuardia Airport?

About 10 min by car for the 9.7 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.