Newark Liberty International Airport
Newark, New Jersey (United States)
IATA: EWR ICAO: KEWR
Longest Active Runway
11,000 ft
3,353 meters
Field Elevation
18 ft
5 m MSL
Runway Inventory
3 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
40.6894°, -74.1705°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#122 in United States
Out of 2020 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#599 Worldwide
Top 7.9% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#6680 MSL
Top 91.3% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+10%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: Newark Liberty International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,000 ft (3,353 m). It ranks as the #122 longest runway in United States and #599 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4L/22R | 11,000 ft (3353m) | 150 ft (46m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 4R/22L | 9,999 ft (3048m) | 150 ft (46m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 11/29 | 6,725 ft (2050m) | 150 ft (46m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York) | JFK | 18.1 NM (33.5 km) | 14,511 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia) | PHL | 69.4 NM (128.5 km) | 12,000 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint:
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