Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Statistics

Page last updated: 17 December 2025

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is one of the primary international entry points for the New York metropolitan area and the largest hub in United Airlines’ network. Just 9 miles southwest of Manhattan, the airport links the tri-state region with destinations worldwide.

Over 48 million passengers are processed through Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) each year.

• Before the pandemic, EWR Airport processed approximately 46.25 million passengers annually in 2019.
• Annual processing dropped to a pandemic low of 15.89 million passengers in 2020, then recovered to 29.02 million in 2021, 43.56 million in 2022, and reached 49.08 million in 2023.
• In 2024, EWR processed 48.85 million passengers, a decrease from 2023 but still approximately 6% higher than the pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

How many passengers used Newark Liberty International Airport in 2024?

Newark Liberty International Airport handled 48.85 million passengers in 2024.

• Domestic travelers made up approximately 69% (33.63 million), while international travelers accounted for about 31% (15.22 million).

How many passengers used Newark Liberty International Airport in 2023?

• Newark Liberty International Airport served 49.08 million passengers in 2023, approximately 70% domestic (34.55 million) and 30% international (14.53 million).

How large is Newark Liberty International Airport?

Newark Liberty International Airport spans approximately 2,027 acres of land in New Jersey.

• Runways: 3 runways plus 1 helipad, lengths range 6,700 to 11,000 ft
• Terminals: 3 main terminals (A, B, C) with 109 gates
• Parking: 14,250 spaces
• Annual capacity: Built for over 50 million passengers, expansion planned to over 100 million by 2065

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) generates over $1.2 billion in revenue each year.

• The airport generated $1.1 billion in revenue in 2019, but dropped to $500 million in 2020 due to the pandemic.
• Recovery progressed steadily from $1.0 billion in 2021 to $1.2 billion in 2023.
• In 2024, the airport generated $1.25 billion in revenue, up 4% from 2023 and 14% higher than pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

EWR International Airport Revenue in 2024

• EWR generated $1.25 billion in revenue in 2024, a 4% rise over 2023 and 14% above 2019 levels.

EWR International Airport Revenue in 2023

• EWR generated $1.2 billion in revenue in 2023, 9% above 2019 levels.

United Airlines carries the most passengers at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), having a 67.3% market share.

Market Share by Airline at EWR (2024)

• United Airlines: 67.3% market share (32.87 million passengers)
• Spirit Airlines: 6.5% market share (3.16 million passengers)
• American Airlines: 4.5% market share (2.18 million passengers)
• JetBlue Airways: 4.3% market share (2.11 million passengers)
• Delta Air Lines: 4% market share (1.94 million passengers)
• Alaska Airlines: 2% market share (999,266 passengers)
• Air Canada: 1.6% market share (789,783 passengers)
• Other carriers: 9.8% market share (4.81 million passengers)

July was the peak month at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in 2024.

• July was the busiest month at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in 2024, serving approximately 4.50 million passengers, followed by May (4.40 million), August (4.32 million), December (4.25 million), and June (4.29 million).

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) achieved a 76% on-time departure and arrival rate in 2024.

• Cancellations (2024): 2.52% of scheduled flights, down from 2.77% in 2023
• Average delay for delayed flights (2024): Departure 77.97 minutes and arrival 81.61 minutes
• Peak delays: Summer afternoon hours due to thunderstorms and airspace congestion
• Weather impact: Over 50% of delays are caused by thunderstorms and winter weather

Newark Liberty International Airport directly employs around 21,700 people and plays a major role in the regional economy.

• Each year, the airport generates more than $24.8 billion in economic activity across the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area, supporting roughly 105,000 jobs and over $10.4 billion in annual wages.