JFK
John F. Kennedy International
Queens, NY
The widest international catalog in the region. Best for long-haul to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. AirTrain plus LIRR from Penn Station is the most reliable transit option.
GATEWAYS
Nine airports inside the New York catchment.
The desk tracks three primary gateways plus six secondary Northeast airports. A traveler willing to position by Amtrak or NJ Transit usually has more than three departure options.
LGA
LaGuardia
Queens, NY
Domestic-focused with the shortest cab times to Midtown. Concourse rebuild finished. Best for Florida, the Carolinas, and Midwest hubs. No transatlantic service of consequence.
EWR
Newark Liberty International
Newark, NJ
United's transatlantic stronghold. Best for Star Alliance Europe via UA and LH. NJ Transit reaches the airport rail station in 25 minutes from Penn.
BOS
Boston Logan
Boston, MA
A practical secondary for Northeast travelers willing to position by Amtrak. Strong B6, DL, and BA presence; competitive transatlantic fares in winter.
PHL
Philadelphia International
Philadelphia, PA
American's transatlantic hub. Often cheaper for AA awards than JFK. Acela in 75 minutes from Penn Station puts PHL inside a New Yorker's catchment.
DCA
Reagan National
Arlington, VA
Slot-controlled and short-haul. Useful for a Northeast traveler combining DC business with a connecting flight. Perimeter rule limits long-haul.
BDL
Bradley International
Hartford, CT
Quieter alternative when JFK and LGA fares spike for holiday peaks. JetBlue, Aer Lingus seasonal, and a steady Delta presence.
ISP
Long Island MacArthur
Islip, NY
Southwest-only mainline. Worth indexing when WN bag policy or non-stop Florida fares beat the JFK alternative.
HPN
Westchester County
White Plains, NY
Small footprint; useful for travelers north of Midtown. JetBlue and Delta operate limited Florida and Caribbean routes.