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Nearest Airport to Washington Heights: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Washington Heights is New York Stewart International Airport (SWF), about 26 km (16 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 89 km away.

Closest airport SWF New York Stewart International Airport 26 km · 16 mi · ~28 min by car
Closest international EWR Newark Liberty International Airport 89 km · 55 mi · ~1 h 36 min by car

Airports near Washington Heights

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    New York Stewart International Airport Flag of United StatesNewburgh, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SWF 26 km16 mi · ~28 min
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    Dutchess County Airport Flag of United StatesPoughkeepsie, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    POU 48 km30 mi · ~51 min
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    Westchester County Airport Flag of United StatesWhite Plains, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    HPN 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 20 min
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    Morristown Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMorristown, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MMU 75 km46 mi · ~1 h 20 min
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    Teterboro Airport Flag of United StatesTeterboro, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TEB 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 20 min
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    Danbury Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesDanbury, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DXR 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
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    West 30th Street Heliport Flag of United StatesNew York, United States · Airport Airports in United States
    JRA 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
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    East 34th Street Heliport Flag of United StatesNew York, United States · Airport Airports in United States
    TSS 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
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    Newark Liberty International Airport Flag of United StatesNewark, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EWR 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 36 min
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    LaGuardia Airport Flag of United StatesNew York, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LGA 89 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 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 New York Stewart International Airport (SWF), about 26 km (16 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 89 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Washington Heights?

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 89 km from Washington Heights in a straight line — roughly 1 h 36 min by car.

What other airports are near Washington Heights?

Dutchess County Airport (POU) — 48 km, Westchester County Airport (HPN) — 74 km and Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) — 75 km.

How long does it take to get from Washington Heights to New York Stewart International Airport?

About 28 min by car for the 26 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.