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A guide to Westchester County Airport (HPN)

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      Quick insights

      • Westchester County Airport (HPN) is a mid-size regional airport near White Plains, NY, bordering Connecticut. 
      • There is one terminal at HPN with limited food and shopping options.
      • The airport has one long-term parking lot with 30-minute, hourly and daily rates.

      The Westchester County AirportOpens overlay is 30 miles from Midtown Manhattan, but it might feel like a world away. Nestled between Rye Lake and the forests of western Connecticut, the airport’s perimeter runs along the New York-Connecticut state border. 

      HPN is considered a satellite and reliever airport for busier airports in New York City. It’s within driving distance of the city but offers a smaller, easier to navigate airport experience than that of LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

      Read on to learn more about how to get to and around HPN. 

      Navigating to and from HPN

      HPN is located at 240 Airport Rd. in West Harrison, NY and not far from major interstate highways I-684 and I-287. It’s roughly five miles east of White Plains, NY. 

      Available ground transportation options to get you to and from HPN include:

      • Rental cars: The rental car counters at HPN are in the arrivals hall of the main terminal. Travelers can drop off and pick up rental cars in the lots next to the main terminal. 
      • Taxis and rideshares: Taxis, limousines, car services and other transportation vendors can drop off passengers at the main terminal. Those arranging for pick up from HPN can check a list of approved transportation vendorsOpens overlay on the HPN website. 
      • Public transit: Bee-Line bus route 12 provides daily service between the airport and the TransCenter in downtown White Plains. Route 12 also connects the airport with Purchase College and Manhattanville College. The bus stop at the airport is located on the island in front of the main terminal.

      Curb space in front of the main terminal is limited, so unless picking up or dropping off passengers, cars are discouraged from idling in front of the terminal.

      Parking at HPN

      There is one long-term parking lot just under a mile north of the terminal building on the airport access road. With the flow of traffic, drivers will approach the lot before the terminal. 

      Parking ratesOpens overlay in the lot are charged at 30-minute, hourly or daily rates. There isn’t a designated cell phone waiting lot at HPN. 

      HPN terminal details

      HPN airport has one terminal with three levels and a half dozen gates. The terminal is open 24/7.  There are also private jet operators and terminals on the airport grounds, but they are separate from the main terminal.

      Security at HPN

      There is one security checkpoint at HPN that includes TSA PreCheck® screening. The availability of TSA PreCheck lanes varies depending on the time of day. If they are not available, passengers may be allowed to use expedited screening in the regular lanes. There is also a TSA Enrollment Center at HPN.

      Airport guidance recommends arriving 2 hours ahead of your scheduled departure time. During busier travel times, travelers may want to allow more time for security screening. 

      Getting through airport security faster

      TSA wait times can vary, but there are Trusted Traveler Programs (TTPs) that may help expedite the security and passport screening processes.

      TSA PreCheck® allows members to use designated lanes at airport security checkpoints. Passengers in those lanes typically do not need to remove light jackets, shoes, belts or jewelry during screening.

      Some credit cards offer reimbursement for TTP application fees when the cardmember uses their eligible card to pay the fee.

      Airport amenities at HPN

      There are limited dining options and amenities at HPN. Travelers can find options such as merchant kiosks, a coffee shop, a traditional bar and a full-service restaurant overlooking the airfield. Note that not all services are available in the boarding lounge area after the security checkpoint. There is also complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the main terminal.

      In summary

      HPN is mid-size airport 30 miles north of downtown New York City on the New York-Connecticut state border. It has one terminal with a handful of gates. There are limited dining and shopping options at HPN. There is parking available at the long-term lot just north of the airport. The airport has one security screening checkpoint with TSA PreCheck screening (TSA PreCheck availability depends on time of day).

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