The Twin Towers were a prominent and iconic part of the view from Newark Airport (EWR) prior to 2001, clearly visible from the terminal windows and during flights. Due to the airport’s location in New Jersey, approximately 9 to 10 miles west of Lower Manhattan, the towers were a distinct and often stunning feature of the New York City skyline.
The towers were the tallest buildings in the world when first built and dominated the low-rise New York Harbor area, making them easily discernible even from a distance. Many travelers and airline employees have shared memories of the “stunning views” from the concourse windows, with some specifically mentioning watching the Manhattan skyline from the Continental Airlines Terminal C. The towers, set against the backdrop of the airfield and air traffic, were a frequent subject of photographs and even appeared in Pan Am advertisements.
After the hijacking and subsequent crash of United Airlines Flight 93 during the 2001 September 11 attacks, the airport's name was changed from Newark International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport in 2002. This name was chosen over the initial proposal, Liberty International Airport at Newark, and pays tribute to the victims of the September 11 attacks and to the landmark Statue of Liberty, lying 7 miles east of the airport.
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