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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 Fri, 04/16/2010 - 17:08

Offering a place to stay for a couple that is stuck at JFK airport. Can offer a bedroom and shower at our apartment.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/15/2010 - 18:47

I notice you have not listed any up to date information regarding the delays to flights to and from the UK/ Scandinavia due to the recent Iceland volcano.

We have a large group flying out to the UK tomorrow and are unsure as to their flight status. According to the Heathrow Airport website all flights are cancelled until 7am on Firday 16th at the earliest. Please advise.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/15/2010 - 16:48

Hi, we have a break in our journey to South America at JFK, about 8 hours. Is this enough time to get into the city and how can we practically do this. Any ideas are welcome.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/15/2010 - 10:49

What is the direct phone number for the admirals club across from gate 42 in terminal 8?
I forgot a set of keys yesterday.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/15/2010 - 19:30

hi
i´m flying to Sweden with Iceland air tomorrow at 8.35 pm from JFK. will it be possible still?
and if not, will i have to buy a new ticket?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 22:30

Hi!
Can you please tell me who to contact in case of a bag with documents lost in the airport?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 04/12/2010 - 21:16

I have a DFW to Istnabul on Wednesday. We will be connecting at JFK from our American Airlines at Terminal 8 and departing Turkish Airlines at Terminal 1. We only have 1 hr 20 min for the connection...is this enough time for customs and what is the best way to get from Terminal 8 to Terminal 1?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 04/12/2010 - 14:58

I have a 12 hour overlay at JFK between Trinidad and Switzerland - is there a place I can check bags early or store baggage? Once I do this what is the best/cheapest way into the city shopping district?

Thanks KT

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 04/11/2010 - 10:53

I'm arriving to JFK from Tokyo tomorrow with a lot of luggage. Can I get a cart after I pick up my bags and how much does it cost? Do I need to have quarters for the machine?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/10/2010 - 16:56

What's the best way to get from White Plains, Train sta
to JFK by train/subway.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/06/2010 - 02:48

Is there any where we can get our 2 small children ready for a overnight flight in the airport? Shower and changed for bed.
Many thanks

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 04/05/2010 - 15:46

The question is in the title: is there a possibility to have a shower at JFK airport terminal 1 (or possibly other terminal) ?
Thanks

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 04/05/2010 - 14:35

Hi
me and my partner will be arriving at JFK from london heathrow on tuesday april 13th at 11.30. How long will it take us to go through all security checks and collect our luggage.
we will then need to get to manhattan w44th. what is the best/cheapest/fastest way to do this and how long will this take?
thanks

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 04/04/2010 - 11:57

On may 13 I will fly Delta from Amsterdam, through JFK
arrival time scheduled 12.50pm
I will have a connecting flight to Orlando scheduled on
16.35 pm (also Delta) Is this lay over time enough to go through immigration? Should I change terminal?
thanks

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/03/2010 - 15:01

I found a flight from Tokyo to Jacksonville with a laypver at JFK airport. I will only have 3hrs 25mins to go through immigration (I am german) and change to La Guardia. Is the time realistic or might it take longer?

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