Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR)

Newark, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KEWR

IATA

EWR

City

Newark

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

18 ft

Runways

3 runways

Coordinates

40.6895, -74.1745

Overview

Major New York metro airport and United Airlines hub in the congested NYC terminal area.

Current Weather at KEWR

Pilots flying into or out of Newark Liberty International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KEWR 030851Z 03005KT 10SM FEW180 SCT250 17/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP217 T01720056 53004 $

Wind 030° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 03

Current TAF

TAF KEWR 030840Z 0309/0412 01007KT P6SM SCT200 SCT250 FM031600 36008G16KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250 FM032100 17008KT P6SM SCT250 FM040100 20006KT P6SM SCT250 FM040400 22004KT P6SM FEW250

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Newark Liberty International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KEWR. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KEWR. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Newark. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Newark Liberty International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Newark Liberty International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KEWR include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

Newark Liberty International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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