Newark Liberty (EWR) Airport |
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- EWR Airport Contact
Tower Road, Building 10
Newark, NJ 07114
United States
Phone: 2124357000
Website for Newark Liberty Airport: http://www.panynj.gov
- EWR Airport Overview
Newark Liberty International Airport EWR is located in Essex and Union Counties, New Jersey, and between the New Jersey Turnpike (accessible from Exits 13A and 14), U.S. Routes 1 & 9 and I-78. EWR is about 16 miles from midtown Manhattan. It is viewed by many as the most traveler-friendly airport in the New York metropolitan area. The airport is served by all of the major U.S. and numerous international airlines, offering nonstop and connecting flights around the country and the world. Continental Airlines, which uses EWR airport as a domestic and international hub, transformed Terminal C into a spacious facility with numerous shops and restaurants to pass the time between flights and a new international arrivals facility which allows Continental passengers arriving from overseas to connect with domestic flights without switching terminals. Newark Liberty counted 35.4 million passengers in 2008. A Marriott Hotel is right on Airport premises (Tel: 1-973-623-0006), offering spa facilities and conference rooms with WiFi access.
Newark Liberty has three passenger terminals arranged in a semi-circle and connected by AirTrain (2 minutes between terminals). All three terminals have four levels and 3 concourses. AirTrain service operates 24 hours a day between the terminals, parking lots and rental car complex. All three terminals offer Restaurants/Bars and Shops/Duty-free shops. Terminal A shows a bus at Concourse A2, and currency exchanges on concourse level and in Concourse A1. Terminal B shows a currency exchange at Concourse B3. Terminal C shows a bus at Concourse C1 and currency exchanges at Concourses C-3 and C-1 and at the concourse and lower levels. If you need to have a passenger paged at Terminal A or C call Continental Airlines at 973-681-0002; at Terminal B call Northwest Airlines at 973-961-4726.
Short-term, Daily, Economy and Valet parking are available. Short-term parking lots A, B & C are inside the Terminal circle, across from each passenger terminal. Daily parking is available at: P1, P3 & P4; Economy Parking is at P6 and P7 with free shuttle service. Valet Parking is at P4. Rental cars are at at P3 (Avis/Hertz/National); at P2 (Budget/Dollar) and at P6 (off-airport Enterprise); at P4 are also hotel shuttles & alternate pickup/dropoff. A limited number of handicap spaces are available in each parking lot near the terminal entrance. If you plan to park for more than 30 days contact Five Star Parking the day you arrive (973-961-6421). For up-to-date parking information call 1-888-397-4636, & press 22. For Valet Parking call 973-961-6615 with your flight information. Payment is accepted in U.S. cash or check, American Express, MasterCard or Visa. E-Z Pass--a quicker way to pay for your airport parking--is accepted in all lots.
AirTrain also connects passengers to NJ Transit and Amtrak Northeast Corridor train lines via the Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station. You can also connect to the Path train at Newark Penn Station to the New York Penn Station on 34th St/8th Ave. AirTrain Entry/Exit $5.50 is included on New Jersey Transit and Amtrak tickets to/from the Airport. Newark Liberty Train station is a 7-minute ride to/from Terminal C.
- Main Terminal / Concourses at Newark Liberty EWR Airport
Terminal A with 27 gates and Terminal B with 23 gates each branch out into three circular satellite aircraft gate buildings designated as A-1, A-2, A-3 and B-1, B-2, B-3 respectively. The satellites in Terminals A and B contain flight departure lounges, and airline and passenger service facilities. The lower level is used for operations activities. International flights arrive in Terminal B and C, but may depart from Terminal A, B, or C.
Terminal C has three linear concourses C1, C2 and C3, accommodating 60 gates. The concourses and contiguous ramp areas are equipped with state-of-the-art loading bridges, underground fueling, moving walkways, a computerized baggage system, and a ramp control tower to efficiently move the airline’s traffic. The concourses are brightened by upper level windows and offer amenities such as food, beverage and retail shops. Food courts are located at the ends of the C-1 and C-3 concourses. There are two Presidents’ Clubs in Terminal C, one in C1 and the other in the concourse between C2 and C3.
