Airport

HPN Westchester County Airport

Westchester County Airport (HPN) serves White Plains. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAHPN
ICAOKHPN
Non-stop15
Airlines9
TimezoneAmerica/New York
Elevation134 m

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The airport in numbers

Westchester County Airport — facts & history

We pulled Westchester County Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.7M passengers in 2019, against a peak of 2.0M in 2010.

Passengers / year
1.7M
as of 2019
Peak traffic
2.0M
in 2010
Elevation
134 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1999–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Westchester County Airport to White Plains

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Distances

From HPN to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
The Bronx28 km39 min$55–$87
Manhattan38 km54 min$74–$117
Queens44 km62 min$85–$135
New York City47 km65 min$90–$144
Brooklyn51 km71 min$98–$156
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Westchester County Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in White Plains ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Westchester County Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Westchester County Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Westchester County Airport to the centre of White Plains?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Westchester County Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Westchester County Airport to White Plains?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Westchester County Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Westchester County Airport?
About 15 destinations, including Atlanta, Chicago, Orlando, Philadelphia. 9 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Westchester County Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Westchester County Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Westchester County Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026