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Nearest Airport to West Hempstead: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to West Hempstead is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), about 13 km (8 mi) away.

Closest airport JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport 13 km · 8 mi · ~14 min by car

Airports near West Hempstead

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    John F. Kennedy International Airport Flag of United StatesNew York, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    JFK 13 km8 mi · ~14 min
  2. 2
    Republic Airport Flag of United StatesEast Farmingdale, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FRG 20 km12 mi · ~21 min
  3. 3
    LaGuardia Airport Flag of United StatesNew York, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LGA 20 km13 mi · ~22 min
  4. 4
    New York Skyports Inc Seaplane Base Flag of United StatesNew York, United States · Airport Airports in United States
    NYS 27 km17 mi · ~29 min
  5. 5
    East 34th Street Heliport Flag of United StatesNew York, United States · Airport Airports in United States
    TSS 27 km17 mi · ~29 min
  6. 6
    West 30th Street Heliport Flag of United StatesNew York, United States · Airport Airports in United States
    JRA 31 km19 mi · ~33 min
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    Teterboro Airport Flag of United StatesTeterboro, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TEB 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
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    Westchester County Airport Flag of United StatesWhite Plains, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    HPN 41 km25 mi · ~43 min
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    Newark Liberty International Airport Flag of United StatesNewark, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EWR 44 km27 mi · ~47 min
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    Long Island MacArthur Airport Flag of United StatesIslip, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ISP 47 km29 mi · ~51 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to West Hempstead?

The nearest airport to West Hempstead is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), about 13 km (8 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to West Hempstead?

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 13 km from West Hempstead in a straight line — roughly 14 min by car.

What other airports are near West Hempstead?

Republic Airport (FRG) — 20 km, LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — 20 km and New York Skyports Inc Seaplane Base (NYS) — 27 km.

How long does it take to get from West Hempstead to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

About 14 min by car for the 13 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.