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Airports in New York

Airports near New York with IATA codes, distances and onward travel notes.

☁️ 59°F now🕔 7:54 AM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September👥 19.6 million

Airports near New York

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
LaGuardia AirportLGA130 miNew York City
Newark Liberty International AirportEWR137 miNew Jersey
John F. Kennedy International AirportJFK139 miNew York City
Boston Logan International AirportBOS141 miBoston
Montreal-Trudeau International AirportYUL195 miMontreal
Philadelphia International AirportPHL207 miPhiladelphia
Toronto Pearson International AirportYYZ304 miToronto

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Coordinates: 42°39′9.4″N 73°45′22.3″W (42.6526, -73.7562)

Summary

New York is a state in United States. New York is a US state with its capital at Albany. It has a population of about 19.6 million. The capital is Albany.

Right now it is 59°F (15°C) in New York with overcast. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 59°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 26%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit New York is June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 85°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 18°F.

The closest major airport is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), about 130 mi away. Nearby highlights include Central Park, Empire State Building, Niagara Falls and Statue of Liberty.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 75°F is 4.5°F below the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in New York today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about New York

TypeState
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates42°39′9.4″N 73°45′22.3″W (42.6526, -73.7562)
CapitalAlbany
Population19.600.000
Area54.555 sq mi
AbbreviationNY
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
Local time7:54 AM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August and September
ClimateContinental

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Frequently asked questions

Where is New York?

New York is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 42.6526, -73.7562. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in New York right now?

It is currently 59°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 90% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit New York?

June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in New York, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is New York in?

New York observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 7:54 AM.

How many people live in New York?

New York has a population of approximately 19.6 million.

What is the nearest airport to New York?

The closest airports are LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 130 mi away, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 137 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 139 mi away.

What are the top things to do in New York?

Popular options include Central Park, Empire State Building, Niagara Falls, Statue of Liberty, Times Square and Letchworth State Park.

What places are in New York?

New York covers 10 places in this atlas, including New York City, Buffalo, Letchworth State Park, Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls State Park and Watkins Glen State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 7:54 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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