History of Long Island MacArthur Airport
In 1943, the Town of Islip provided land on which the United States Government spent $1.5 million to build the Long Island MacArthur Airport, an air base for potential use during World War II. The Town constructed the first terminal in 1949, and the "General MacArthur Terminal" opened in 1966. The name of the Airport was changed to Long Island MacArthur Airport in 1978. Commercial passenger service commenced in the early 1960s with service to Boston and Washington on Allegheny Airlines.
The Federal Aviation Administration constructed the current seven-story control tower at the Airport in 1962 along with the FAA Flight Service Center which provided weather information and assisted general aviation. The 45,000 square-foot terminal originally opened in 1966 and expanded in later years as new air service was introduced by various commercial carriers. With the addition of east and west concourses and new ticketing and baggage areas, the enclosed area of the terminal expanded to approximately 121,000 sq. ft. by 2002. The construction of a New FAA Control Tower began in late 2008, and the new state-of-the-art facility is scheduled to open in the summer of 2010.
In 2004 a total of 114,000 sq. ft. was added to the passenger service area of the Airport with the completion of the Veterans Memorial Concourse. This $60 million expansion hosts four passenger gates, a new aircraft parking apron and additional security screening areas. The Veterans Memorial Concourse also includes elevators and escalators, administrative offices, public restrooms, one newspaper/gift shop and four restaurants. Phase II of the project, completed in November, 2006, included the addition of four more passenger gates, one gift shop, a seafood restaurant and a link to the Main Terminal. Over 2.1 million passengers passed through the Airport in 2008, an average of more than 5,500 per day on 60 flights per day. Long Island MacArthur Airport Contacts Directions to Long Island MacArthur Airport Directions to
Long Island MacArthur Airport
100 Arrival Avenue
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
631-467-3210
Traveling West to East
Long Island Expressway (495), Exit 57, Take South Service Road to second light at intersection with Veterans Memorial Highway (454). Turn right on Veteran's Memorial Highway; travel approximately five (5) miles to Johnson Avenue. Look for signs for Airport; Turn left into the Airport.
Southern State Parkway, Exit 44, East, Sunrise Highway (Rt.27). Travel approximately five (5) miles to Exit 49. Take service road to second light. Turn left on to Johnson Avenue, travel north to the Airport.
Sunrise Highway (Rt.27), Travel to Exit 49. Take service road to second light. Turn left on to Johnson Avenue, travel north to the Airport.
Traveling East to West
Sunrise Highway (Rt.27) to Exit 50A. Turn right on Johnson Avenue, travel North approximately one (1) mile.
Long Island Expressway (495), Exit 60, North Service Road. Second light on service road will be Ronkonkoma Avenue. Turn left on Ronkonkoma Avenue; travel over bridge (road becomes Smithtown Avenue and then changes names). At light, turn left on Lakeland Avenue. At next light, turn left on Veterans Memorial Highway. Travel on Veterans Memorial Highway until you reach Johnson Avenue, turn left into Airport.
From Port Jefferson - LIE (495) to Nichols Road South. Take Nichols Road to Sunrise Hwy (Exit 50A) and turn right on Johnson Avenue. Travel approximately one (1) mile.
From Northeast U.S, including upstate NY
Take I-95 to I-695 (Throgs Neck Expressway). I-695 becomes I-295 (Clearview Expressway) Cross Throgs Neck Bridge. Stay on I-295 to I-495 East Long Island Expressway (LIE). Follow directions above for LIE West to East.
Terminal Map of Long Island MacArthur Airport Long Island MacArthur Airport Parking
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Rates
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| Hourly (short term) |
$3 per hour
$1.50 per half hour
$25 per 24 hours (max)
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| Daily (long term) |
$4 per hour
$14 per 24 hours (max)
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| Economy (long term) |
$4 per 60min
$12.50 per 24hr (max)
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Cell Phone/Waiting Area (Lot 6B)
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FREE |
(Town of Islip Residents ONLY)
Resident Parking Permit
For Town of Islip Residents only
Resident Parking Information: (631) 467-3784
A person who resides in the Town of Islip, or who holds a deed in his or her name to real property in the Town of Islip, may apply for a sticker that will permit the use of Resident Parking areas at the Long Island MacArthur Airport. To obtain a permit:
1. Please download and complete the application form. Submit by mail the completed form together with a copy of both your license and the valid registration for your vehicle. The registration must state your Town of Islip address. The license plate number of the registration you submit will be indicated on your permit sticker, which is non-transferable. Any vehicle registration bearing a post office box or non-Islip address must be accompanied by proof of residency. Acceptable proof of residency consists of either:
A. A copy of a property tax bill in your name, or
B. Both a residential utility bill AND a lease agreement in your name.
Note: If you use a car that is registered to a business, a notarized letter stating that you are the exclusive user of said vehicle must be submitted together with proof of residency.
2. Include a check payable to the Town of Islip for the appropriate fee as follows:
| One year permit |
$20.00 |
| Two year permit |
$35.00 |
| Senior Citizen permit |
50% discount of above fees.
One year: $10;
Two-year: $17.50
Submit proof of age (Must be 60 or older) |
Proof of age must accompany an application for a discount. Acceptable proof of age is a driver's license, passport or birth certificate. Please note that the vehicle registration must state the same address as that of the person seeking the senior citizen discount.
3. Mail parking permit application for Long Island MacArthur Airport to:
Long Island MacArthur Airport
Resident Parking Bureau
100 Arrivals Avenue, Suite 100
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Submit the application a minimum of four weeks prior to any upcoming trip to be sure that you receive the sticker in time. Permits will be delivered by mail.
4. Display the permit sticker by permanently affixing it to the interior of the rear window. A sticker that is taped to the interior of the window is not valid for the use of the Resident Parking areas and will result in a ticket or towing.
Handicap Parking
Handicap Parking spots are the the closest to the terminal.The terminal is also handicap accessible. Please contact your airline ahead of time if you need special arrangements.
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