Newark Liberty International (KEWR), New Jersey
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Newark Liberty International (KEWR) is a Tier 1 towered airport in Newark, New Jersey, roughly 12.7 nautical miles from the metro area it serves, handling a large volume of both scheduled and business aviation traffic. The field offers on-site CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement, three long paved runways up to 11,000 feet, and a complex taxiway network with multiple wingspan and speed restrictions that dispatchers should review before planning larger aircraft movements.
Runways
Newark Liberty International has three paved runways. The longest, 04L/22R, is 11,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt and concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Newark Liberty International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Newark Liberty International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Newark Liberty International recorded 9,702 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August and September. Business aviation traffic at KEWR is concentrated with higher volumes in August, September, and March, and lower volumes in May and November, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 1,005 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Newark Liberty International averages 11.3 days above 90°F in July, 22.6 freeze days in January and 2.1 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86.9°F, and January the coldest, at 40.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Newark Liberty International has published operating constraints in seven categories: access, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Taxiway Z between taxiways Z2 and Z4 is closed to aircraft with wingspans in excess of 171 feet.
Taxiway EE between runway 4R-22L and runway 11-29 is closed to aircraft with wingspans in excess of 171 feet.
Taxiway Z5 is closed to aircraft with wingspans in excess of 118 feet.
Taxiway A between taxiway AA and the ramp is closed to aircraft with wingspans in excess of 171 feet.
A pole extending 5 feet high is located 25 feet from the runway end, 175 feet to the right.
The approach ratio is 50:1 to the displaced threshold.
The approach ratio is 13:1 to the displaced threshold.
The runway surface consists of 1,779 feet of concrete on the south end, 1,228 feet of concrete on the north end, and 7,993 feet of asphalt in the center.
Runway 4R and 4L departures should use the upper antenna for ATC communications.
Runway status lights are in operation.
When runway 04R/L is in use, aircraft parking at Terminal A can expect to enter the ramp via taxiway A8, unless otherwise advised by ATC.
When runway 22L/R is in use, aircraft parking at Terminal A can expect to enter the ramp via taxiway A10 or A12, unless otherwise advised by ATC.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), 182 feet in length by 170 feet in width, is located at the departure end of the runway.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), 437 feet in length by 178 feet in width, is located at the departure end of the runway.
Noise restrictions apply; call during normal business hours.
Flocks of birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 1020/F/C/X/T
PCR VALUE: 950/F/C/X/T
PCR VALUE: 960/F/C/X/T
Brewster Pad, designated H1, is located on taxiway Z5. Operating limits are D65.
The PAPI is unusable 4 degrees left of centerline.
Para-sail and banner towing operations occur at 1,000 feet and below in the upper and lower New York Bays, including Rockaway Inlet, indefinitely.
There is a high volume of low-level helicopter traffic arriving and departing Kearny Heliport (65NJ), located 3.5 miles northeast of the airport.
CPDLC departure clearance service is available.
ADG IV aircraft are restricted from passing taxiway Z3 on taxiway Z.
On taxiway Z east of taxiway U, a speed restriction of 17 knots (20 mph) maximum applies to all aircraft with wingspans in excess of 171 feet.
All taxiways surrounding the "Ballpark" parking area (taxiway Y between taxiways S and U, taxiway S between taxiways Y and K, taxiway K between taxiways S and B, taxiway B between taxiways K and U, and taxiway U between taxiways B and Y) carry a speed restriction of 17 knots (20 mph) for all aircraft with wingspans in excess of 171 feet.
On taxiway Y between RM and taxiway U, a speed restriction of 17 knots (20 mph) applies.
On taxiway A11 west of taxiway A, a speed restriction of 17 knots (20 mph) maximum applies to all aircraft with wingspans in excess of 171 feet.
Aircraft with wingspans in excess of 118 feet are prohibited from turning south on taxiway R from taxiway B1.
During ATC zero events, airport operations will monitor frequency 118.3 and provide emergency notifications to ARFF.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Newark Liberty International has five airfields within 15 NM. The closest is Linden (KLDJ), 5.68 NM southwest.
Part of the New York area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KEWR
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The same order, priced two ways.
$2,400.00 catering order at KEWR.
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It does not move with the size of the order.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available on-site at KEWR?
Yes, Newark Liberty International provides on-site CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement. This covers standard federal inspection needs for arriving international flights. There is no restriction here comparable to CANPASS-only or military-only access seen at some Canadian fields, since KEWR is a US facility. Crews should coordinate arrival details through normal channels given the airport's high overall traffic volume. The presence of both CBP and USDA agreements supports handling of a wide range of international general aviation and cargo movements.
What runway lengths are available at KEWR for business aviation planning?
Newark Liberty International offers four runways, with 04L/22R the longest at 11,000 feet and 150 feet wide, surfaced in asphalt-concrete. Runway 04R/22L follows at 9,999 feet, also 150 feet wide. Runway 11/29 measures 6,725 feet, still ample for most business jet categories. A short helicopter pad, designated H1, is located at 54 by 54 feet on Brewster Pad, accessed via taxiway Z5. The mix gives dispatchers strong options depending on wind and weight requirements at KEWR.
Are there wingspan restrictions on taxiways at KEWR?
Yes, multiple taxiways at Newark Liberty International carry wingspan limits. Taxiway Z between Z2 and Z4 is closed to aircraft with wingspans over 171 feet, and taxiway EE between runway 4R-22L and runway 11-29 carries the same restriction. Taxiway Z5 is closed to aircraft exceeding 118 feet of wingspan. Taxiway A between AA and the ramp, and taxiway A11 west of taxiway A, also apply speed and access limits tied to the 171-foot threshold. Dispatchers planning larger aircraft into KEWR should route around these constrained taxiway segments.
Does KEWR have an EMAS system installed?
Yes, Newark Liberty International has two separate Engineered Materials Arresting System installations, both located at the departure end of runway. One measures 182 feet in length by 170 feet in width, and the other measures 437 feet in length by 178 feet in width. These systems are designed to help stop aircraft that overrun the runway end. Their presence is a relevant factor for runway safety area planning at KEWR. No other overrun protection detail is specified beyond these dimensions.
How does business aviation traffic vary by month at KEWR?
Business aviation traffic at Newark Liberty International, according to FAA TFMSC data, shows meaningful month-to-month variation. August recorded the highest volume at 1,005 operations, followed by September at 966 and March at 941. May was the lowest month at 530 operations, with November close behind at 566. This pattern indicates traffic is not evenly distributed across the year at KEWR. Dispatchers scheduling flexible trips may find lower congestion in late spring or fall shoulder months.