Westchester County Airport, County airport in Rye Brook, US.
Westchester County Airport sits in Rye Brook and serves as a regional commercial airfield in southern New York State. Its two asphalt runways run parallel to each other and handle scheduled flights as well as private aircraft.
The facility opened in 1942 during World War II as a military base. After the war ended it transitioned to civilian operations and expanded its terminals and connections over the following decades.
The terminal building reflects modern aviation design with three levels, six gates, and facilities including retail shops and dining establishments.
The airfield lies north of New York City and offers an alternative to the larger regional hubs. Its terminal levels and baggage areas are compact and easy to navigate.
Noise control efforts include several programs that voluntarily limit nighttime flights. Pilots avoid takeoffs and landings between midnight and half past six in the morning to spare surrounding communities.
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