Why is Newark Airport called EWR?
8/29/2025 04:34pm
The airport code for Newark Liberty International Airport is EWR. This code was issued by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and is used to distinguish one airport from another. The code EWR is derived from the name of the airport, which was originally called Newark International Airport and later took on the name Newark Liberty International after 9/11 to honor victims and recognize its location near the Statue of Liberty. The "E" and "W" in the code do not specifically stand for anything related to Newark itself, but rather were chosen as available and distinctive letters. The code EWR is used consistently for both travelers and airlines, despite the name changes over the decades.