JFK Airport Information

JFK Airport Address

John F. Kennedy International Airport

JFK Expy & S Cargo Road (Intersection of two streets)

Jamaica, NY 11430

JFK Airport mailing address

Building 14

Jamaica, NY 11430

John F. Kennedy International Airport is an international airport located in Jamaica, Queens, southeast of New York City.

IATA code - JFK

ICAO code - KJFK


Operated by - The airport has been operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey under a lease with New York City since 1947.


Time Zone - EST (GMT -5)


History - Construction of the airport began in 1942 with modest ambitions. Only 1,000 acres (4 km²) of land on the site of Idlewild golf course were earmarked for use. The golf course provided the airport's original namesake, Idlewild Airport. First commercial flights began on July 1, 1948. The airport was formally dedicated as New York International Airport on July 31, 1948. It was re-dedicated on December 24, 1963 as John F. Kennedy International Airport, following action of the Mayor and Council of the City of New York, and a resolution of the Commissioners of the Port Authority. After the September 11, 2001 attacks, JFK was one of the first airports in the United States to be temporarily closed.

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Is there any place at the airport to buy an pre-paid sim card. I'm arriving from Argentina with American i have an unlocked cellphone, and I need to purchase only the chip. Thanks

I live in bridgewater, new jersey and want to know if there is a way to get to FJK using new jersey transit, whether there is a train or subway line that will take me into JFK from Bridgewater NJ. Thanks!!

I would like to Know How much cost a check in rates from New York To São Paulo Brazil?

I'm looking at flights from Pisa to the US: is 1 hr 45 min long enough to get through customs and get to a domestic flight (JFK to SLC)?

how can I page 2 passengers throughout Terminal 3? what number should I call?

We are arriving from London on Saturday May 8th at approximately 8p.m. and wondering if we will be able to make a 10 p.m. shuttle. Can you tell me approximately how much time it takes to clear customs and get to the shuttle stand? The shuttle starts at Terminal 1.

I will be travelling through JFK on my way to Helsinki. When I booked my trip I was to arrive on Delta at 2pm with the next flight leaving on a Finnair flight at 5:40pm. Delta has since moved my departure out of Tampa to JFK twice pushing my arrival in JFK to just after 3pm. I am concerned about two things: (1) if Delta pushes me back any further it could make my transfer very difficult; and (2) how does transferring luggage occur when changing terminals and airlines in what could be a very short amount of time? This is my first time flying international and first time through JFK so this is making me nervous. Thanks

Hi! Is it possible to book a meeting room at the airport?

Hi we are coming in around 4pm on this thursday my dad is stressing about currency exchange places . Does anyone please know how late the currency exchange booths stay open? thank you in advance for your information.

Who would I have to talk to for renting/leasing commercial space at the terminals?
Additionally is there any official source for the average layover time for international passengers?

Hi,

I flew on flight Delta 1687 Sunday March 21 4:25pm from JFK to Miami and checked my bag with apple lap top 15inch macpro. It was lost or stolen. Anyone that will locate it will be rewarded $3,000 no questions asked.

Thanks,

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I am traveling from Cairo Egypt to Barranquilla Colombia on Delta Airlines & on my way I'll pass by JFK Terminal 3 & then from Terminal 3 also I'll have another flight to Miami then to Barranquilla. can you please tell me if my luggage are gonna be moved automatically between planes or I'll have to receive them & recheck them again on the next flight?? Thx :)

I had a package come into Customs on the 19th...when can i expect my package to be clear of customs and en route to me?

I have to get through customs from London (arriving at JFK) at around 1 in the afternoon on a Wednesday and then get to LGA. We have 3 hours and 45 minutes between flights. Is this enough time? Thanks!

Can anyone tell me how long it approximately will take to get our luggage, get through security ect at JFK?
We're flying with KLM (KL0614) from Amsterdam...
Thanks!

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