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Long Island, NY

Long after your footprints are left in the sands of its pristine beaches – the memories will linger. Memories of views from atop a lighthouse, or shopping and dining in a quaint seaside village. The bouquet of an award-winning vintage from one of 30 vineyards, or a thrilling round at a championship golf course. Children’s laughter at the penguins in the aquarium, or their squeals of joy at our water park. The gateway to New York City and a remarkable destination. Plan your Long Island memories today!

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Distances to Attractions:

Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)

Veterans Memorial Concourse at Long Island MacArthur Airport features new gates, shops, and eateries! Southwest Airlines opened the latest addition to its new terminal at Long Island MacArthur Airport in November 2006. Our newly updated Long Island home offers travelers the most modern airport amenities in the New York region. The facility features a brand new spacious passenger concourse with abundant concessions.

• Gate Information: Southwest Airlines uses gates A1 - A8 in the East Terminal.
• Ticketing: You can purchase tickets at the ticket counter.
• E-Ticket Check-In kiosks: Located at the Ticket Counter
• Baggage Claim: The baggage claim is carousel 1-4.

Driving Directions to Long Island MacArthur Airport:

• From the West: On the Long Island Expressway 495 take exit 57 South. At the 2nd light on the service road is Veterans Memorial 454. Turn right and travel 5 miles to Johnson Ave., then turn left into Airport entrance. *OR* On Southern State Parkway, take exit 44E to Sunrise Hwy 27 to exit 49. Continue on the service road to the 2nd light to Johnson Ave., then turn left on Johnson Ave. and travel north to the Airport.
• From the East: On Sunrise Hwy take Exit 50A North on Johnson Ave and follow Johnson Ave to Airport entrance. *OR* If traveling on the Long Island Expressway: take exit 60 North service road and turn left off service road at 2nd light on Ronkonkoma Ave. Travel over the bridge. Once over the bridge, Ronkonkoma becomes Smithtown Ave. At the light, turn left on Lakeland Ave, then turn left at the next light onto Veterans Memorial Hwy. Now travel on Veterans Memorial Hwy until you reach Johnson Ave. where you will make a left to the Airport.

Ground Transportation:

• Shuttle service between MacArthur Airport and the Ronkonkoma train station:
  Colonial Transportation of Long Island (631-589-3500 or 800-464-6900) now offers convenient shuttle service between MacArthur Airport and the Ronkonkoma train station (LIRR).  The shuttle van departs the train station daily at 5:30am, then departs the airport on the hour and half-hour from 6:00am until 10:30pm. Curbside pick up at the airport is directly in front of baggage claim. The shuttle will pick up and drop off at the North Platform of the Ronkonkoma train station.  Cash and credit cards are accepted.  All rates are subject to change without notice.
• Train and Bus:
  The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) (631-231-LIRR) offers frequent direction service to Penn Station in Manhattan from the Ronkonkoma train station (approximately 1½ miles from MacArthur Airport and approximately 5-10 minute ride.) The train ride is approximately one hour and 25 minutes.
• Private Car/Door-to-Door Service:
  Colonial Transportation of Long Island offers private car service from MacArthur airport using Lincoln Town cars, stretch limousines, 14-passenger vans and 14-passenger luxury limo-bus for corporate meetings, entertaining clients or a night on the town. Flights monitored on all airport arrivals. Open 24 hours, seven days a week. For reservations, please call (631) 589-3500 or call toll-free (800) 464-6900. Colonial Transportation of Long Island. All rates are subject to change without notice.
  
  Ultimate Class Limousine and Ground Transportation is one of Long Island's largest and diverse limo services, with a fleet of new town cars, 6 to 10 passenger limos, vans, luxury vans, 22, 32, and 42 passenger luxury limo-buses. They offer private pre-arranged service to/from Long Island MacArthur and all tri-state airports, New York City, sporting events, concerts, and weddings. Ultimate Class Limousine and Ground Transportation is the official limousine service for the New York Islanders, New York Dragons, Long Island Ducks, and the Long Island Rough Riders. Call toll-free 1-800-932-4432. Or you may dial 516-935-4444, or e-mail: mail@ultimateclasslimo.com.
• Taxi:
  Colonial Taxi (631) 589-3500 is open 24 hours a day
  Village Taxi (631) 563-4611 is open 24 hours a day
  Lincoln Taxi (631) 589-5555
  Lindy's (631) 851-0000
  Call a Cab (631) 473-0707