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Why are there 3 airports in NYC?

Handling different aircraft and routes New York's airports serve different purposes. LaGuardia is much closer to the city and handles smaller aircraft on shorter routes. JFK and Newark can handle larger aircraft and are better set up for large numbers of passengers, international arrivals, and transfers.



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For many New Yorkers, JFK airport is their go-to for a few simple reasons: Connected to the subway (via the A, E lines and AirTrain) Has the most flights and time options, both domestic and international. Isn't in New Jersey.

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Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport remains the busiest airport in the world with 5.2 million seats in September 2023. The composition of the Global Top 10 Busiest Airports is also the same as last month but there are a few changes to the rankings.

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For most people traveling in and out of New York, JFK is the best airport to fly into. It's the easiest to get to/from on the subway and has a good variety of flight departure times and destinations.

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The busiest airport in the United States is Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). The Atlanta airport is also the No. 1 busiest airport in the world. In 2022, 45.4 million passengers boarded commercial aircraft in Atlanta, according to the FAA.

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The rather unique honor of hosting the smaller airport in the US goes to Montana. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Dawson Community Airport is the smallest in America. It covers a mere 413 acres and is at an elevation of 2,458 feet, and is five miles northwest of Glendive in Dawson County.

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There are several subway services available at JFK airport that can take you to Times Square. These include the A, E, J, and Z lines. The A line is the fastest and most direct route to Times Square. It runs 24/7 and takes approximately 50 minutes to reach Times Square.

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