Aviation In New York City
New York City is the top international air passenger gateway to the United States. 100 million travelers used the city's airports in 2005; New York is the busiest air gateway in the nation.
The city is served by three major airports, JFK International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and La Guardia Airport. JFK and Newark are connected to regional rail systems by light rail service. 100 million travelers used New York's airports in 2005 as the city surpassed Chicago to become the busiest air gateway in the nation. JFK and Newark's outbound international travel accounted for nearly a quarter of all U.S. travelers who went overseas in 2004.
Read more about Aviation In New York City: Floyd Bennett Field, Flushing Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Teterboro Airport, Essex County Airport, Other Aviation, Delays
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