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NY Airports Soar: Top Small Airport Rankings Revealed!
21 Oct
Summary
- Long Island MacArthur Airport earned the top spot nationally.
- Rochester's Frederick Douglass Airport ranked ninth for small airports.
- Three New York airport lounges secured top five rankings.
Long Island MacArthur Airport has been honored as the nation's best small airport in the 2026 USA TODAY Readers' Choice Awards. This accolade places the Suffolk County-based airport, located east of New York City, at the pinnacle of small airport excellence.
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport also achieved national recognition, securing the ninth position in the small airport category. This highlights a strong performance for New York's regional air travel infrastructure.
In addition to airport rankings, New York's airport lounges also received significant praise. The American Express Centurion Lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport ranked second, and the Capital One Landing at LaGuardia Airport placed third. The Capital One Lounge at JFK also earned a fifth-place finish in this competitive category.
