Newark
Newark Liberty International Airport
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About Newark Liberty International Airport
Newark shares the New York area's weather challenges including nor'easters and summer storms. Proximity to the coast adds sea breeze effects.
Is Newark Airport turbulent?
Newark faces the same weather challenges as the New York area airports: nor'easters in winter, summer thunderstorms, and the region's notorious air traffic congestion. The airport's constrained runway configuration makes it particularly vulnerable to weather delays. Ground stops of 2-4 hours are common during summer storm season, and winter snow can bring extended closures.
- December 2025 delays averaged 170 minutes during winter storm
- Runway 4L-22R closure through mid-2025 reduces capacity further
- Air traffic congestion compounds weather delays
Why is Newark so delay-prone?
Newark shares airspace with JFK and LaGuardia, creating one of the world's most congested traffic environments. When weather reduces capacity at any one airport, all three suffer. The compact runway layout limits how quickly Newark can recover from delays. Construction projects and occasional equipment issues add to the challenges.
When is the best time to fly from Newark?
Early morning departures (before 9 AM) beat the daily congestion buildup. September and October offer the calmest weather. Summer thunderstorm season (June-August) brings the highest delay risk, especially for afternoon flights. Winter nor'easters can close the airport for hours. Build extra connection time regardless of season.
Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 100
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UA4400
United Express |
SYR | 18:59 Local | mitsubishi crj-550 | Forecast |
NK1670
Spirit Airlines |
LAX | 18:59 Local | airbus a321-271nx | Forecast |
UA3620
United Airlines |
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UA3854
United Airlines |
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B0101
La Compagnie |
ORY | 19:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY8706
Sun Country Airlines |
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UA3317
United Airlines |
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G66112
Global Crossing Airlines |
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UA120
United Airlines |
BCN | 19:00 Local | boeing 767-424(er) | Forecast |
UA964
United Airlines |
NAP | 19:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA3316
United Airlines |
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1I831
Netjets |
ACK | 19:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
TP9264
Tap Air Portugal |
LIS | 19:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA1489
United Airlines |
STI | 19:01 Local | boeing 737 max 9 | Forecast |
UA2161
United Airlines |
CLT | 19:06 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
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1I434
Netjets |
BWI | 19:06 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I812
Netjets |
TEB | 19:06 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA435
United Airlines |
RSW | 19:06 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1L655
Netjets Aviation |
MVY | 19:07 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA569
United Airlines |
BQN | 19:08 Local | boeing 737 max 9 | Forecast |
UA1610
United Airlines |
ORD | 19:12 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA385
United Airlines |
DBV | 19:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA522
United Airlines |
FNC | 19:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA222
United Airlines |
SCQ | 19:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
PD2407
Pecotox Air |
YUL | 19:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA42
United Airlines |
FRA | 19:15 Local | boeing 777-322(er) | Forecast |
UA797
United Airlines |
MCO | 19:17 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA676
United Airlines |
AUS | 19:18 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA51
United Airlines |
MAD | 19:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA1397
United Airlines |
RDU | 19:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA2175
United Airlines |
LAS | 19:23 Local | boeing 737-924(er) | Forecast |
UA3580
United Airlines |
GRR | 19:29 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA1491
United Airlines |
IAH | 19:29 Local | boeing 737 max 9 | Forecast |
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1I664
Netjets |
BCB | 19:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA3403
United Airlines |
PIT | 19:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
AM9448
Aeromexico |
MEX | 19:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
B6193
Jetblue |
STI | 19:35 Local | airbus a320-232 | Forecast |
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P32132
Porter |
YTZ | 19:35 Local | de havilland canada dash 8-400 | Forecast |
UA2398
United Airlines |
CLE | 19:40 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA582
United Airlines |
DEN | 19:41 Local | boeing 737 max 9 | Forecast |
UA1128
United Airlines |
MIA | 19:43 Local | boeing 737-924(er) | Forecast |
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1L854
Netjets Aviation |
VNY | 19:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA1543
United Airlines |
SJU | 19:45 Local | boeing 737 max 9 | Forecast |
UA3418
United Express |
GSO | 19:49 Local | embraer e175lr | Forecast |
UA23
United Airlines |
DUB | 19:50 Local | boeing 777-222(er) | Forecast |
UA272
United Airlines |
NCE | 19:50 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA904
United Airlines |
LHR | 19:50 Local | boeing 767-322(er) | Forecast |
UA4191
United Express |
RIC | 19:54 Local | mitsubishi crj-550 | Forecast |
AC1511
Air Canada |
YYZ | 19:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
NK1430
Spirit Airlines |
FLL | 19:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA3714
United Express |
SDF | 19:55 Local | embraer e175lr | Forecast |
UA3588
United Express |
MCI | 19:59 Local | embraer e175lr | Forecast |
UA4587
United Express |
DCA | 19:59 Local | mitsubishi crj-550 | Forecast |
AS297
Alaska Airlines |
SAN | 19:59 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I625
Netjets |
ACK | 20:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I852
Netjets |
AGC | 20:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA3894
United Airlines |
IAD | 20:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA1233
United Airlines |
FLL | 20:01 Local | boeing 737 max 9 | Forecast |
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1I126
Netjets |
TEB | 20:03 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA712
United Airlines |
LAX | 20:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA36
United Airlines |
EDI | 20:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA555
United Airlines |
PHX | 20:15 Local | boeing 737 max 9 | Forecast |
UA510
United Airlines |
FCO | 20:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA2016
United Airlines |
SRQ | 20:17 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA3613
United Airlines |
YUL | 20:18 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA2650
United Airlines |
PBI | 20:19 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA546
United Airlines |
ORD | 20:19 Local | -- | Forecast |
LO2084
Lot |
KRK | 20:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA4457
United Airlines |
DCA | 20:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL5065
Delta Air Lines |
CVG | 20:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
LO2082
Lot |
RZE | 20:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
LO12
Lot |
WAW | 20:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA1538
United Airlines |
AUS | 20:21 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA3506
United Airlines |
YOW | 20:24 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA1122
United Airlines |
CPT | 20:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA2058
United Airlines |
BOS | 20:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
FI622
Icelandair |
KEF | 20:25 Local | boeing 737 max 9 | Forecast |
PD2142
Porter |
YTZ | 20:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA64
United Airlines |
LIS | 20:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA3434
United Airlines |
YYZ | 20:29 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I176
Netjets |
CMH | 20:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
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B0301
La Compagnie |
MXP | 20:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
LH413
Lufthansa |
MUC | 20:30 Local | airbus a350-941 | Forecast |
UA149
United Airlines |
GRU | 20:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
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B62389
Jetblue |
SJU | 20:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA2044
United Airlines |
SEA | 20:30 Local | boeing 737 max 9 | Forecast |
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B0201
La Compagnie |
NCE | 20:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA4390
United Express |
GSP | 20:30 Local | mitsubishi crj-550 | Forecast |
AT4821
Royal Air Maroc |
CMN | 20:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA1190
United Airlines |
MCO | 20:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL8839
Delta Air Lines |
PHL | 20:35 Local | -- | Forecast |
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G66142
Globalx |
HRL | 20:40 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA966
United Airlines |
NAP | 20:40 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA3428
United Airlines |
YHZ | 20:42 Local | -- | Forecast |
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F92471
Frontier |
DFW | 20:43 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA1423
United Airlines |
FLL | 20:44 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1768
Delta Air Lines |
JFK | 20:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA940
United Airlines |
LHR | 20:45 Local | boeing 767-322(er) | Forecast |
UA1626
United Airlines |
SAN | 20:47 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA3625
United Airlines |
YQB | 20:48 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA4400
NK1670
UA3620
UA3854
SY8706
UA3317
UA120
UA964
UA3316
TP9264
UA1489
UA2161
UA435
UA569
UA1610
UA385
UA522
UA222
PD2407
UA42
UA797
UA676
UA51
UA1397
UA2175
UA3580
UA1491
UA3403
AM9448
B6193
UA2398
UA582
UA1128
UA1543
UA3418
UA23
UA272
UA904
UA4191
AC1511
NK1430
UA3714
UA3588
UA4587
AS297
UA3894
UA1233
UA712
UA36
UA555
UA510
UA2016
UA3613
UA2650
UA546
LO2084
UA4457
DL5065
LO2082
LO12
UA1538
UA3506
UA1122
UA2058
FI622
PD2142
UA64
UA3434
LH413
UA149
UA2044
UA4390
AT4821
UA1190
DL8839
UA966
UA3428
UA1423
DL1768
UA940
UA1626
UA3625