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- Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
Long Island MacArthur Airport
- 65,000 happy customers
- Rated 4.5 Stars. Based on 3,581 service ratings over the past year
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- 65,000 happy customers
- Rated 4.5 Stars. Based on 3,581 service ratings over the past year
- Dedicated customer service team on hand to help
- Secure payments
Long Island MacArthur Airport | ISP
Search for airlines which fly to ISP using the search bar above, and pay for the flights securely and safely using Alternative Airlines. Read on to discover all the information you'll need about Long Island MacArthur Airport, including its facilities, history and runway information.
About Long Island MacArthur Airport
Long Island MacArthur Airport (IATA: ISP) is an airport located in Ronkonkoma, Long Island, New York. The airport is currently owned by the town of Islip, which currently service around 2 million commercial passengers a year.
The airport was first built between 1942 and 1944, where it was called Islip Airport and consisted of three runways and an airport hangar. Soon after, the airport was renamed to MacArthur Airport. It wasn't until 1949 that the first passenger terminal was built, facilitating the airport for commercial passenger services which began in 1960.
Long Island MacArthur Airport Location
The airport is located 60 miles east of Manhattan, and 72 miles west of Montauk Point. It is located on the island of Long Island, in New York, USA. See the airport's location on the interactive map below:
Facilities
The airport covers an area of 1,311 acres, complete with four runways and two helipads. The terminal building is small yet modern, with enough to do to entertain you for a short layover or wait for a flight.
Facilities Include:
Free timed WiFi
Art Gallery
ATMs
Baby Care Facilities
Small retail area
Food concessions
Mobile eBook Library
There are currently no airport lounges at this airport.
Runways
| Direction | Length (m) | Length (ft) | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/24 | 2,135 | 7,006 | Asphalt |
| 15L/33R | 968 | 3,175 | Asphalt |
| 15R/33L | 1,581 | 5,186 | Asphalt |
Helipads
| Number | Length (m) | Length (ft) | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 15 | 50 | Asphalt |
| H2 | 15 | 50 | Asphalt |
Terminals
Main Terminal
There is currently only one terminal at this airport, which operates flights for all airlines out of this airport. There are two concourses in this terminal. Concourse A has 9 gates and concourse B has two gates.
Airlines that fly to Long Island MacArthur Airport
The airport is currently only home to three airlines:
American Eagle
Frontier Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Top Destinations
Popular Domestic Destinations
| Rank | Airport | Passengers | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando, Florida | 223,580 | Frontier, Southwest |
| 2 | Baltimore, Maryland | 166,420 | Southwest |
| 3 | West Palm Beach, Florida | 127,780 | Frontier, Southwest |
| 4 | Tampa, Florida | 105,770 | Frontier, Southwest |
| 5 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 58,600 | Southwest |
| 6 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 34,400 | American |
| 7 | Fort Myers, Florida | 30,180 | Frontier |
| 8 | Miami, Florida | 24,750 | Frontier |
| 9 | Chicago-O'Hare, Illinois | 19,070 | Frontier |
| 10 | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 13,480 | Frontier |
How to get to Long Island MacArthur Airport
By Road
The airport is a 1 hour 30 minute drive from Manhattan, and can be accessed via the I-495 or I-95.
By Public Transport
There are multiple us routes that connect the airport to New York City and to the Hamptons. There is a train station a mile north of the airport called Ronkonkoma Station, which connects the area to New York City.
By Rental Car
There are multiple car rental companies located at the airport, including Hertz, National and Enterprise.
