JFK (John F. Kennedy International Airport) JFK Airport is located about 26 kilometers southeast of Manhattan, which is the closest international airport to new york. It is also the most important international airport, with shuttle buses between Newark Airport and la guardia airport. Newark Liberty International Airport (ERW) Newark Airport is the earliest airport in new york metropolitan area. It is located in New Jersey, just opposite new york, not far from downtown new york. It is also one of the three major airports in new york. It was originally called Newark Airport, but it was renamed after 200 1 to commemorate the sacrifice in the 9 165438 incident. LGW laguardia International Airport is located in the northeast of the city. Its traffic volume is mainly domestic routes, and it also serves some international destinations in Europe and America. La guardia airport covers an area of 2.7 square kilometers, with two runways (2 1 .35m long),1central terminal and two dedicated airline terminals.