There are many conveniently located airports near Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. They include:
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (Queens, NY)
- Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark, NJ)
- LaGuardia Airport (Queens, NY)
- Westchester County Airport (Westchester, NY)
For patients and families needing assistance with air travel to Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City for their cancer treatment, we suggest the following resources:
Corporate Angel Network
866-328-1313
The Corporate Angel Network, a volunteer organization, is available to help you with free long-distance air travel to or from the hospital. There is no financial need requirement.
The Air Care Alliance
888-260-9707
The Air Care Alliance lists many humanitarian air transport groups that provide free flights for patients with medical needs. This organization and its affiliates operate in most areas of the United States. Patients have no financial obligations.
Air Charity Network
877-621-7177
Air Charity Network coordinates flights across the continental United States as well as Alaska and Hawaii for patients or caregivers in need. Flights are available through independent member organizations in specific locations.
Angel Flight, Inc.
918-749-8992
The volunteers and pilots of Angel Flight offer charitable flights to patients traveling primarily to or from the heartland region of the United States. Angel Flight can also coordinate flights out of their targeted areas with other aviation organizations.
Angel Flight East
215-358-1900
Angel Flight East organizes free air transportation for patients traveling in the Northeast, and for destinations beyond that, the nonprofit links up with other volunteer pilot organizations. Patients must submit a form to verify their financial needs.
Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic
800-296-3797
Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic provides air transportation through volunteer pilots donating their time and plane to transport patients to their medical appointments.
Angel Wings for Veterans
888-675-1405
Angel Wings for Veterans provides assistance for veterans and their families to receive medical or clinical treatment.
Patient Airlift Services (PALS)
631-694-7257
Patient Airlift Services arranges free air transportation throughout the Northeast, from Virginia to Maine, Ohio to Massachusetts. Passengers need to be ambulatory and have a financial and/or compelling need.
Mercy Medical Angels
888-675-1405
Mercy Medical Angels provides assistance via commercial airline tickets and volunteer pilots. The group also offers on-the-ground assistance for distances greater than 50 miles through gas cards and public transportation tickets.