Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 16,057

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: 5.60%

In July 2025, Newark Liberty International Airport handled 16,057 departures, up 5.60% year over year as carriers added peak‑summer capacity. The growth centered on domestic trunk routes and transatlantic services from EWR, reinforcing the hub’s role for the New York–New Jersey catchment.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 62.71%

Year-over-Year Change in OTP: +14.28pp

Cancelled Flights: 702

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: 4.46%

Departure OTP improved to 62.71%, aided by clearer weather versus last year, though afternoon thunderstorms and ATC programs still created pockets of delay. Cancellations totaled 702 (4.46% YoY), clustered around several convective‑weather days; travelers should allow buffers, especially on weekend peaks.

Airlines Serving EWR

United Airlines anchors the hub at EWR with a broad domestic and transatlantic network. JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines add competitive options, while long‑haul connectivity is supported by Lufthansa, British Airways, Air India and TAP Air Portugal.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at Newark Liberty should remain broadly stable with OTP near current levels, but afternoon thunderstorms and late‑summer peaks may trigger delays. Passengers are advised to book morning departures, leave 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather alerts via the airport or airline app.