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Newark Liberty International Airport

KEWR
687
Flights/Day
15:00
Local Time
New York
Timezone
18ft
Elevation
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KEWR
VFR
22°C
Mostly Cloudy • 10kt G@Model.Metar.WindGustKnots • 1016.30"
Observed: 17:51 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
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TAF valid until 20:00 local time
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.

Is turbulence at Newark dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Newark?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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UA UA3660
embraer e175lr
15:07
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UA UA1992
boeing 737 max 9
15:09
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EWR PTY
UA UA1021
boeing 737 max 9
15:10
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EWR BOS
UA UA577 +1
boeing 737 max 8
15:17
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UA UA1065
boeing 737 max 8
15:19
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EWR ORF
UA UA4549
mitsubishi crj-550
15:25
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UA UA1316
boeing 737 max 9
15:26
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DL DL2322
boeing 737-832
15:27
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B6 B6127
airbus a320-232
15:40
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UA UA2238
boeing 777-222(er)
15:40
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UA UA1692
boeing 737-924(er)
15:43
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UA UA1391
boeing 737 max 8
15:45
Local
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P32338
de havilland canada dash 8-400
15:52
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UA UA2301
boeing 737 max 8
15:54
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NK NK254 +1
airbus a320-232
15:55
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AC AC1559
airbus a220-300
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embraer e175lr
16:00
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boeing 787-10 dreamliner
16:03
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boeing 737-724
16:07
Local
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UA UA2674
boeing 737-924(er)
16:11
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UA UA2659
boeing 737-924(er)
16:12
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NK NK2223 +1
airbus a321-231
16:13
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boeing 737-724
16:15
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UA UA1032 +1
16:15
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UA UA3562
embraer e175lr
16:25
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UA UA1219
boeing 757-224
16:30
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UA UA380
16:30
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UA UA3503
embraer e175lr
16:30
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EWR YYZ
AC AC8881 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
16:31
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EWR SAN
AS AS573
boeing 737 max 9
16:40
Local
EWR YTZ
PD PD2132
16:43
Local
EWR MCO
UA UA394
boeing 737 max 8
16:45
Local
EWR SPU
UA UA305
16:46
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EWR BUF
UA UA4459
mitsubishi crj-550
16:47
Local
EWR ROC
UA UA4426
16:47
Local
EWR CLE
UA UA3508
embraer e175lr
16:48
Local
EWR BED
1L262
16:50
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EWR ORD
UA UA661
boeing 737-924(er)
16:55
Local
EWR DEN
UA UA1197
boeing 757-224
16:55
Local
EWR BTV
UA UA4538
mitsubishi crj-550
16:57
Local
EWR PWM
UA UA3599 +1
16:58
Local
EWR TPA
UA UA782
boeing 737 max 9
17:00
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EWR SEA
AS AS357
boeing 737-990(er)
17:00
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EWR CDG
AF AF63
17:00
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EWR MUC
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boeing 767-424(er)
17:00
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airbus a320-232
17:00
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17:00
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