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.

KOB (not verified)

Hello -

I have a passenger coming in to Term 3 at 4:50am. She will have to wait for the Livery Driver until approx 8am. Is there someplace she can safely relax/rest/spend this time without going to a hotel?

Thank you

Gary Anderson (not verified)

Good morning,
We are trying to track down a passenger who arrived from Port of Spain on 28 Jan. He was due to connect onward from JFK to Frankfurt on LH401, and onto Split(Croatia) that same day. He missed those flights, was reprotected onto same flights on 29 Jan but these were also missed. We are having major difficulty in getting in touch with this passenger - can you please put an all terminal call out for him to call either his employers, or ourselves - ATPI Travel, London, 44 207 111 8930.
Many thanks for any assistance you can provide.
Gary anderson

Marion Demeulenaere (not verified)

I'm going to NY for one week the 17th February and I would like to bring my Mamiya which is a big film camera. But i ask me if it pass the security gate or if I must have propriety's papers for that.
Thanks.
Marion

Joer

I am dropping off a feind at Terminal 1, EVA Airways.

I picked him up at lower level arrival area. Where does he go in relation to the arival area to check in for departure?
Thanks, Joe

Jerameel (not verified)

I've heard I can get sales tax refund at the airport if I am a tourist. It is that possible? Where is that office at the airport? Thanks

Dayton flyer (not verified)

I have an international flight tomorrow. Can you tell me how I can get from Terminal 3 to TM1 for Morocco. Is TM1 the gate number? I will be arriving from Atlanta and have a 3 hr 40 min layover at JFK. I just want to be sure to have enough time for international flight. Thank you.

quiquedelonce

MY SON WILL ARRIVE FROM ZURICH ON SWISSAIR TO T4 ,AFTER HE PASSES CUSTOMS HE NEEDS TO GO TO AA T8 ,DOES HE NEEDS TO CARRY WITH HIM THE LUGAGGE TO RECHECK IN T8

Anonymous1201 (not verified)

if the itinerary has the final destination included, and if the luggage is thru checked into final destination, he doesnt have to carry it to T8. as soon as he finishes customs, there is a place to handover the luggage for checkin.

Rich (not verified)

It's impossible to find out when terminal 7 is open for a 6 A.M. flight, I've been all over the web. Does anyone know what the operating hours of this terminal are? You would think this would be the easiest thing to find in the world, but no, apparently it's a secret!

weary non rev (not verified)

Stuck all day up all night is there a place in the terminal that one can rent a bed for the day???

NYmouse (not verified)

My son is flying from ORD arriving at JFK on AA 572 @4:10pm connecting to LY O2 at 6pm. Will he have enough time to get through security/passport control and will AA let him check his bags through even though they are two separate tickets. I ask because sometimes AA says yes and then at the airport they say no. Thank you!

pialbareda

I'm arriving in LGA from Montreal (Air Canada) and connecting in JFK to Johannesburg (SouthAfrican Airways). My luggage will not be check through. I just have two and a half hours, is this enough time?

scout-wind

flight to moscow
hello, how do i find out the prices for the tickets i need and how do i book them?

JUST PASSED (not verified)

I need to have tax-refunding. is ther service at J.F. airpot? How to find it?

susan wallace

I will be flying on a Lan Airlines ticket Toronto to Santiago Chile with a connection at JFK. The flight to JFK is operated by AA. I will clear American customs in Toronto and bags will be ticketed through to Santiago, Chile. What is the minimum connection time I will need to change planes at JFK_

B2G

No less than 1.5 hours, more is better.

father (not verified)

My son is flying from Ireland to JFK, arriving 6:20 pm and is considering flying Delta to Washington at 8:40. Is this enough time to get through customs and board next flight. Can he tag his bag through to DC with aer lingus and put it at the transfer station so he does not need to have it checked 45 minutes ahead of time. thanks

B2G

If he is flying to JFK from Shannon he will clear US customs at Shannon. He should check with Aer Lingus if they have a baggage agreement with Delta and can tag the bags through to DCA, if not he will have to check his bags with Delta for the flight to DCA.

Gan

I will be arriving from Phoenix to JFK Terminal 3 with Delta Airlines at 3 PM and have to take an international flight from Terminal 8 to London Heathrow (operated by American Airlines on behalf of Gulf Air) at 6 PM.
1. Will I have sufficient time to make the transfer?
2. Will I have to collect my baggage from terminal 3 and transfer it to terminal 8 myself or is there anyway to check it in to my next flight from T8?
3. If I have to transfer it myself, Can I take the baggage trolley on the AirTrain to T8?
Please help as I do not want to end up looking for directions in the last minute.
Thanks in advance.

Susan Carnes (not verified)

Where do I lodge a complaint about my car being erroneously towed to the tune of $550? Who gets their car towed from a paid-for parking lot?

AK Girl (not verified)

Hi Susan. Do you know who owns the parking lot? E.g. was it the parking lot associated with JFK Terminal itself, or is it owned and run by a private company close to the Airport, but not affiliated with whoever runs JFK?

Whoever owns the parking lot &/or is contracted to run it, would be my first choice as to who to contact.

From there maybe find out if they have a contract with a certain towing company and what their agreement with them is. For example: some lots have immediate towing, 24-7, which can come into force from not having posted one's payment stub, not parking between the lines, expired meter/payt stub, staying past the limits for the lot (--like long-term parking in a short-term lot) etc.

Hope this helps.

Santos

I have a travel booked from Siracuse to JFK and then to Sao Paulo. I'll have two hours to make this conection with two kids and luggage. I don't know the airport neither which terminal I'll have to go. The air lines are JetBlue from Siracuse e TAM to Sao Paulo. Could you tell me if I'll have enough time for this conection? Tks.

Coco (not verified)

Hi, I would like to know if there is an SAA lounge at terminal 4? Please advise

Pammcl (not verified)

Hi, I am a professional photographer traveling home from Barcelona on November 30 arriving on a Delta flight. I will be traveling with over 20 cases of equipment. How would I pre-arrange for porter assistance in the Customs area?

Emma Schumann (not verified)

Hi, I have a 6 hour layover and wondered if there are any computers at JFK - not wifif, as I won't have laptop with me.

allottdb

We are leaving toronto and arriving at LaGuardia @ 7PM Leaving JFK #4 @ 10:50 for Abu Dhabi, our Daughter is @ NYU there, we are a bit worried about the transfer time. Assuming we arrive @ LaGuardia on time and cab it over, how long is the average processing time through check-in and security? Thanks!

Farid Mamedov (not verified)

What is the distance between terminal 3 and terminal 8? how can I get from terminal 3 to terminal 8?

Sanjeev Parashar (not verified)

Where is Apple iPhone Store at JFK Airport????

B2G

none at JFK

starscryblue

hi, i am flying out of jfk to sjo (costa rica) 11/21 at 5:20 am. what time should i arrive at the airport? in the past we have arrived 2.5-3hrs for international travel, but have always flew in the evening and to europe. is this still necessary so early in the am? thanks

B2G

Yes, it's always better to play it safe and get there with plenty of time for check-in and security.

Marty (not verified)

Is there a smoking lounge in Terminal 3 ??

B2G

No, you will have to exit the terminal to smoke outside and then clear security again to re-enter the gate area.

Kwelch1212

Hi. I have MS and use a walker. I am traveling from Dallas to Barcelona on Sundy , Oct. 16, I have a 7-hour layover @ JFK before board an AA 8-hour flight. Is there a rest area @ JFK? I am willing to pay if necessary.
Regards,
K. Welch

Dpfuhl

What is latest check in time for an 8 pm flight JFK to reykjavik Iceland. Plan on taking long island railroad and air train. Would be helpful to know what time to arrive Jamaica station. Will not be checking luggage.

Patricia

Could you tell me the easiest way to get from Terminal 4 to Park Place in Brooklyn using public transport. I am arriving on Wednesday at around 13.30. And how do I pay? Thank you.

B2G

Take the B15 bus from T4 to the #3 subway station at New Lots Ave. Take the #3 subway, stop depends on your Park Place address, then walk north to Park Place. For Park Slope/Prospect Heights area exit Bergen St or Grand Army Plaza, for Crown Heights exit Utica Ave. You can purchase a pay-per-ride Metrocard at T4 before you leave to pay for bus and subway, otherwise bus requires exact change coin only no bills.

Talin (not verified)

Hi, I'm flying from LHR to LAX but have a stopover in JFK for 3 hours. I will also be travelling with my dog (she'll be on the plane with me). Will I be able to leave the transit area to go outside to allow my dog to do her business (wee/poo)?

Mike in Wisconsin (not verified)

Is there a way to contact a customs representative to inquire about the status of a packege coming from China?

Jacques

Hi. I have to fly to Shanghai on 9/20 early morning. If I check in on 19 late evening, is there any lounge on terminal 8 to take a rest and shower before boarding ? If yes, how much to access the lounge ?

Sammy (not verified)

Is the air jamaica flight JM0018 on schedule for Teusday 30/08/11? Would persons confirmed for that flight be allowed to travel on that flight?

mihir (not verified)

I was just wondering if there was a t-mobile store or any other store that sells sim cards at JFK as I need to buy a new sim card when I reach.

Noooola (not verified)

My flight is scheduled to arrive to JFK on 31 August 2011 .. Will the airport be opened then ?
Please replay soon

kisangng (not verified)

I have a flight from JFK to Incheon on Saturday 27th of Aug at 14:55 but you will be closed from noon So what can i do? and how about ticket?
Thank you.

TerryD

Will the South African Airways flight due to depart this evening do so?

aliya waquar

is the jfk airport going to be closed for all incoming /outgoing flights? my son is scheduled to travel from pakistan to washington via new york on 28 aug 2011. cant find any update?

Martin Kontur (not verified)

I have a flight from JFK to Amsterdam on Saturday 27th of Aug at 18.00 (KLM flight no. KL 642).
You wrote on JFK's website, that the airport will be closed from Saturday's noon.
KLM wrote on their website that they cancelled all flights on Sunday 28th of Aug.
So what can I do?
Thank you.

Ched1325

The news is stating that all incoming flights will cease at noon on Saturday. I am on Delta flight 2043 departing at 12:35. It is not clear if the airport or just incoming flights will be shutdown at noon Saturday. Could you please advise on what time departing flights will cease? When I check my flight status, there is no change and it still shows as "on time".

Please advise, thank you.

amyc

My son's flight is scheduled to arrive at JFK on 09/12/11 at 5:50 p.m. on Delta. His connecting flight to London Heathrow is scheduled to depart at 6:40 p.m. (same day) on Delta. Is 50 minutes going to be enough time for him to deplane, get his luggage, go through security, and get to his international departing terminal and gate in time? Thanks for your help. Amy

UK Jeff (not verified)

No way. I would allow 2 hours minimum