Westchester County Airport: HPN code, White Plains location & travel details
The airport code most passengers need for Westchester County Airport is HPN. Airline searches commonly label it White Plains/Westchester, New York; the four-letter ICAO code used in aviation systems is KHPN.
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What is the Westchester Airport code?
Verified September 2026HPN is the three-letter airport code for Westchester County Airport in White Plains, New York. It is the code travelers normally see in airline booking engines, boarding information and baggage-routing systems.
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Parking cost estimator
Uses the airport-specific rates stored in this article's configuration. Rates can change; verify availability and final pricing on the official parking page before driving in.
Passenger pickup readiness
Landing time is not curb-ready time. Add time for taxiing, deplaning, baggage claim, customs when applicable and walking to the correct pickup zone.
The FAA also identifies the airport as HPN. In four-letter ICAO format, used in international aviation and flight-planning systems, the identifier is KHPN. If an airline site asks for a departure or arrival airport, enter HPN, not KHPN.
HPN vs KHPN: which code should you use?
Airport codes serve different systems. The three-letter form is the useful one for most passengers; the four-letter form appears more often on pilot charts, aviation weather products and operational systems.
| Code | System | What it means for a traveler |
|---|---|---|
| HPN | IATA / FAA identifier | Use this for airline booking, flight searches and checking the airport shown on a ticket. |
| KHPN | ICAO identifier | Mostly relevant to aviation operations, flight plans, charts and technical tracking systems. |
What does “HPN” stand for?
The official FAA and Westchester County sources reviewed for this guide confirm the identifier but do not provide a definitive historical explanation for why the letters HPN were assigned. Various unofficial explanations circulate online, but they should not be presented as established airport history without a primary source.
For trip planning, the practical point is simpler: HPN uniquely identifies Westchester County Airport for passenger travel.
Where is HPN, and is it the same as White Plains Airport?
Westchester County Airport is in the White Plains area of Westchester County, New York. The FAA describes HPN as a White Plains airport, and airline airport pages commonly use the label White Plains/Westchester, NY (HPN).
The passenger-terminal address published by American Airlines is 240 Airport Road, White Plains, NY 10604. The FAA places HPN almost 20 miles northeast of LaGuardia Airport, which helps explain why travelers in the northern New York metropolitan area may compare it with the larger New York City airports.
Westchester County Airport
White Plains / Westchester County, New York. This is the airport covered by this guide.
LaGuardia Airport
Queens, New York City. LGA is a separate airport with different terminals, parking and ground transportation.
Other New York-area choices
JFK is in Queens; EWR is in Newark, New Jersey. Do not use “New York airport” alone when arranging pickup or parking.
What to know about the HPN terminal before departure
Commercial airline passengers use the airport’s Main Terminal. Airline check-in hours are carrier-specific, so an airline counter schedule should not be treated as the opening hours for the whole airport.
Before leaving for HPN, confirm the operating airline, current departure time and any bag-drop or check-in cutoff directly with the airline. A static guide cannot reliably predict same-day gate changes or disruptions.
Confirm the ticket says HPN
Use the airport code as the final identity check, especially if a booking screen says “White Plains” rather than “Westchester.”
Check the operating airline
If the flight is sold by one airline but operated by a partner, follow the operating carrier’s check-in instructions.
Recheck status on travel day
Flight schedules and operational conditions can change. Use the airline or the airport’s current flight-status page before you leave home.
Westchester Airport parking rates and long-term parking
Rates effective Jan. 1, 2026The airport parking operator publishes a $36.47 daily rate for the Main Terminal Garage. For the long-term lot, it publishes $36.47 per day for stays under 72 hours and a $20.88 daily rate for stays over 72 hours.
The lower long-term rate has an important condition: the operator says customers must book the Long Term Lot online to receive the discounted rate. Parking charges are paid at the end of the stay; the reservation itself does not include the parking fee.
| Parking option | Published 2026 rate | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Main Terminal Garage | $36.47 daily | Covered parking close to the terminal. Current operator page also lists $4.38 per half-hour and $8.76 hourly. |
| Long Term Lot — under 72 hours | $36.47 daily | Located about ¾ mile before the terminal on the airport access road. |
| Long Term Lot — over 72 hours | $20.88 daily | Online booking is required to receive the discounted long-term rate. |
Long-term lot address
10 Loop Rd, White Plains, NY 10604. The operator says the lot is open 24/7.
Shuttle and payment
The free long-term lot shuttle starts at 5 a.m. and runs until the last flight of the night. The parking site says payments are by debit or credit card; cash is not accepted.
Driving, Bee-Line Route 12 and White Plains connections
Westchester County’s Bee-Line schedule page identifies Route 12 as the Armonk – Westchester Airport – Purchase – White Plains route. Its published timetable includes a Westchester County Airport stop and a White Plains TransCenter connection.
The TransCenter is the useful public-transport transfer point for travelers continuing through White Plains, including connections near the White Plains Metro-North station. Because bus and train times can change, use the live Bee-Line schedule/service-alert pages and Metro-North information rather than relying on an old screenshot of a timetable.
Bee-Line Route 12
Useful for travel between HPN, Purchase, White Plains and points along the published Route 12 corridor.
White Plains transfer
The TransCenter provides the practical link into central White Plains and onward regional transit connections.
Taxi or ride app
Pickup instructions can change. Follow current terminal signage and the instructions shown in the ride app or provided by the transportation company.
How early should you arrive at Westchester County Airport?
Westchester County Airport’s passenger guidance says to arrive at least two hours before your airline’s departure time. That is the airport’s published reminder, not a prediction of how long the security line will take on your specific day.
Passengers and carry-on baggage are screened by TSA before access to the departure gates. ID rules, prohibited-item guidance and screening procedures can change, so use TSA’s current traveler information rather than relying on an old packing checklist.
TSA Cares
For screening assistance information related to disabilities or medical conditions, the airport publishes the TSA Cares number: 855-787-2227.
Airline cutoffs still matter
A two-hour arrival target does not replace your airline’s bag-drop, check-in or boarding deadlines. Confirm those separately with the operating carrier.
Westchester Airport code troubleshooting
My ticket says White Plains, not Westchester
Check the code. White Plains (HPN) and Westchester County Airport refer to the same passenger airport.
A tracking site shows KHPN
That is the ICAO form of the airport identifier. Use HPN in normal airline booking fields unless the system specifically asks for ICAO.
The long-term discount is not appearing
The parking operator says the discounted long-term rate requires online booking. Recheck the reservation terms and make sure the stay is longer than 72 hours.
An old bus timetable shows different times
Use the current Bee-Line schedules and service alerts. Route 12 serves the airport, but individual trip times and holiday patterns can change.
A website claims HPN has a specific historical meaning
Official sources reviewed here confirm the code but do not establish one definitive explanation for the three letters. Treat unsupported origin stories cautiously.
A driver says “New York airport” without a code
Give the driver HPN / Westchester County Airport. Do not assume a service for JFK, LGA or EWR also serves HPN.
Before leaving for HPN
- Confirm the ticket and baggage destination show HPN.
- Recheck the flight with the operating airline.
- Plan to arrive at least two hours before departure.
- Confirm the airline’s bag-drop and check-in deadlines.
- If driving, recheck parking rates, availability and reservation details.
- If using transit, verify Route 12 and Metro-North timing for that day.
- Check current TSA identification and carry-on rules.
- Follow current terminal signs for pickup, ground transport and security.
Frequently asked questions about the Westchester Airport code
What is the airport code for Westchester County Airport?
The passenger/IATA code is HPN. The FAA identifier is also HPN, while the ICAO code is KHPN.
Is HPN the same as White Plains Airport?
Yes. Airline searches often label Westchester County Airport as White Plains/Westchester, New York. If the itinerary shows HPN, it refers to Westchester County Airport.
What is Westchester County Airport’s ICAO code?
The ICAO identifier is KHPN. Most passengers will use the three-letter HPN code instead.
How early should I arrive at HPN?
Westchester County Airport’s published reminder is to arrive at least two hours before your airline’s departure time. Also check your airline’s specific check-in and baggage deadlines.
How much is parking at Westchester Airport in 2026?
The parking operator lists the Main Terminal Garage at $36.47 per day. The Long Term Lot is listed at $36.47 per day under 72 hours and $20.88 per day for stays over 72 hours; online booking is required for the discounted long-term rate. Verify rates before travel.
Is there public transportation to HPN?
Yes. Westchester County’s Bee-Line Route 12 schedule serves Westchester County Airport and connects with White Plains TransCenter. Check the current schedule and service alerts for your travel day.
Is HPN the same airport as LGA, JFK or EWR?
No. HPN is Westchester County Airport. LGA and JFK are separate airports in Queens, New York City, and EWR is Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.
Official and primary sources used for this guide
This page was researched against current aviation, county transportation, airport parking and airline sources. Dynamic information should still be rechecked immediately before travel.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Verified HPN as Westchester County Airport in White Plains and confirmed the HPN/KHPN aviation identifiers.
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Westchester County Airport
Used for the airport’s passenger-security guidance and its reminder to arrive at least two hours before departure.
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Westchester County Airport Parking
Used for 2026 garage and long-term rates, payment rules, the long-term reservation condition, lot location and shuttle information.
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Westchester County Department of Transportation / Bee-Line
Used to verify that Route 12 serves Westchester County Airport and connects through Purchase to White Plains.
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American Airlines airport information
Used as an airline primary source for the White Plains/Westchester HPN label, 240 Airport Road address and Main Terminal reference.
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