Westchester County Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
HPN
ICAO Code
KHPN
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Overview

Westchester County Airport (HPN) is a regional commercial airport serving White Plains and the NYC northern suburbs. It operates from a single compact passenger terminal handling scheduled service by US carriers and regional affiliates rather than functioning as a major airline hub.

Westchester County Airport
Elevation: 133 m
41.0670, -73.7076

Terminal Guide for Westchester County Airport #

Terminal layout

HPN uses a single terminal building with multiple gate areas/concourses within one central terminal complex. Facilities are focused on regional commercial operations: check-in, security screening, a small number of gates, rental car desks and basic passenger services.

Getting to and From Westchester County Airport #

Transport options

  • Summary: The airport has direct road access; travel to downtown White Plains is short, and trips to Manhattan typically take about 35-75 minutes by car depending on traffic.

  • Taxis / ride-hailing: Taxis and ride-hailing services operate from the terminal; fares to Manhattan vary widely with demand - expect higher peak rates.

  • Shuttles / buses: Local shuttle and private transfer services connect the airport with nearby hotels and rail stations; check schedules in advance.
  • Rail: The nearest Metro-North stations are accessible by short taxi or shuttle ride from the airport for connections into NYC via train.
  • Driving: Driving times are short to White Plains and suburban Westchester destinations; parking is available at the airport.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Westchester County Airport #

Facilities

The terminal provides essential passenger services: a handful of food and beverage outlets, rental car counters, restrooms and seating. Business-class or airline lounges are limited or available through carriers - check with your airline. Free Wi‑Fi is commonly available in the terminal; charging points and accessibility services are provided.

Hotels and Layovers at Westchester County Airport #

Nearby accommodation and layover tips

There are several hotels in the White Plains / Westchester County area within a short drive of the airport; most are reached by taxi or hotel shuttle. For late arrivals or early departures look for hotels offering airport shuttles. There are no on-airport overnight hotels directly attached to the terminal.

Tips for Westchester County Airport #

  • Security lines at Westchester County Airport (HPN) are often shorter than at NYC-area hubs - use this to your advantage for tight connections.
  • If heading into Manhattan, plan for variable traffic; door-to-door taxi or car services can be significantly faster but also more expensive than rail/shuttle options.
  • Check airline terminal/concierge info in advance - the terminal is compact but gates can be split between concourse areas.

Weather & Climate near Westchester County Airport #

Climate

Westchester County Airport's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1240 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 30 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-7°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 28°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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