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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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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/21/2011 - 07:16

HI
I AM TOURIST .I STAYED USA 10 DAYS AND SPEND.I WILL TURN 2 DAYS LATER.HOW CAN I GET TAX IN JFK AIRPORT WHICH I PAYED WHEN I DO SHOPING IN USA .THANKS

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 21:46

learn proper english before typing here first

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/30/2011 - 14:53

There are no longer tax refunds, discontinued a few years ago.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/21/2011 - 17:13

...... what?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 03/18/2011 - 12:43

how many miles from vanderbilt-ymca to howard johnson inn, long islAND CITY BY A TAXI? how much d charge? please info me.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 03/18/2011 - 01:35

I will be arriving JFK on a friday during rush hour to Park Central Hotel. 2 adults and 2 children with luggage (3 pieces). How much would cost a taxi? Is it possible to fit 2 adults + 2 kids and luggage?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/16/2011 - 03:04

I will be flying out of JFK (Jet Blue) on Friday (3.18).
It's my husband, 2 kids, and myself.
We plan on doing curbside check in.
We have 2 car seats and 2 suitcases to check in.
Is there anyone around that would be able to help us get to check in once the car drops us off?
We will also have my daughter in her stroller (which we plan on gate checking).
Im just trying to figure out, how in the world we are getting all of this stuff from the ride (shared van) to check in.

Thanks so much for any replies/advice!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 03/13/2011 - 20:08

I have a flight at 6:30am on Thursday. I am trying to figure out what time I should be at the airport. I ask because on my last recent flight, the 2-3 arrival time that is recommended by the TSA was moot b/c the Ticket counter didn't open until 5am and I had a 630am flight, which I almost missed. I don't want to show up at the airport 2-3 hours ahead if I just have to stand in line if the ticket counter isn't open. Very frustrating.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 03/11/2011 - 22:48

My dad is comming to NYC to visit me. He had thrombosis in the past and the doctor prescribed him a injectable medicine - he must take it 3 hours prior to any flights.

Is there any medical care/center inside the airport we could use?

Best Regards,
Adriana

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 03/12/2011 - 12:57

Unfortunately not at JFK Airport.
JFK_Specialist

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 03/12/2011 - 04:38

Use either the one at bldg 14 or the medical Center behind Citibank.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 20:38

where do I meet my family there landing on 3-13-11 and will be going thru customs?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 19:46

I am arriving at JFK on Flight DL2090 and connecting to Frankfurt on DL 106. What terminals do these flights land and depart from and is an hour and 20 minutes sufficient time to make the connection?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 21:35

First flight may land you at terminal 2 or 3 the second will most likely be out of terminal 4. If your first flight is domestic then yes you will make your connection.
JFK_Specialist

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/01/2011 - 16:36

I have a female friend arrivng with 10yo son friday at 430pm there or about n at terminal 7 what gate or were do i wait for them at there coming from Nevada. Thank u my name is Joseph PLease call me At 919-702-0614 if u have more info i should kno.

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