JFK Airport Information

JFK Airport Address

John F. Kennedy International Airport
14 S Service Rd Bldg  
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.

I am hoping to enter the US returning to my USC fiance in Orlando in July. I have read that it is possible to get my I-94 stamped by immigration at JFK with an Employment Authorisation. Can anybody there verify this please?

Dear Sir/Madam:

How can I get information on incoming passengers? I have not heard from my parents since Daddy sent a text at 8:03pm, stating that they "just arrived" at JFK and I am getting more and more worried by the minute. My sister has tried without success to reach them on Dad's phone. Please advise me on how to get information on them. How will I know if they were detained by CB&P or had problems with their taxi driver? Please help me.

Thanks!

Hi, I´m a foreigner visiting NY, I´m leaving on saturday and while I was shoping for elctronics, i was told at a store, that when you eave New York at JFK, tere´s an office at the airport where they refund your taxes, on items bought here. Is that true? Where is the office located? Thank you

Hi,

I'm new to NY and I am flying into JFK but will need to get to Pavonia-Newport. What is the best way to do this?

I am arriving at JFK in June and would like to get the train from the airport to Grand Central Station. Do you know what train I need to get?

hello!arrive at JFK at 5 p.m. from russia.Would i have enough time to go through customs and do check in for another flight to Florida.

hello, my son and I will be visiting the States the 1st time. Arrival on 07/01/10 aroud appr. 9 pm at jfk airport terminal 7. How long does it take to get of the airplane, get through customs and fetch the lugguage ? how do we get from jfk terminal 7 to our destination in new ark (howard johnson hotel near new ark airport) the quickest way ? (via airtrain & path ?) Can you inform me about the time-shedules and fares too ? thanks a lot for your time and effort. yours sincerely.

In Terminal 4, is there a pub/restuarant outside of security / ticket windows? I am hoping to see family who are connecting through JFK on to Air Lingus.

Is there any kids playing area/recreation center in JFK?

Hi, My parents are arriving to JFK from India on the 17th May. As they may not be carrying quarter coins(but they do have dollars), i would like to know about any courtesy phone facilities from where they can call my mobile.

As this is their first visit here, this info. will be very useful.Thanks!!

Hi, I'm flying into JFK from London and need to ship a box home when I arrive in the states. Is there a mailing center or post office in the airport or near JFK? Thanks!

Hello,
Can you tell me what's the best way (quickest) to get to JFK (Terminal 1) from Rutherford area? By car or by train? Please advise. Thanks for your help.

What should I do to get back the tax of Ipad at JFK?

We will be flying in on a red-eye flight and we are wondering if we are allowed to board with a light blanket or horse-shoe shaped neck pillow?

Hi there,

I have a two hour layover in JFK this summer to break up a flight from LAS to DUB. And was wondering if two hours is enough time to go outside the building, smoke a cigarette, go back through security and get back to my gate?

Thanks in advance

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