JFK Airport Location
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is located in Jamaica, Queens, in southeastern New York City. The airport's mailing address is Jamaica, NY 11430. JFK is approximately 15 miles by road from Midtown Manhattan and sits on Jamaica Bay.
JFK Airport Quick Facts
| Information | JFK Airport |
|---|---|
| Official name | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| Airport code | JFK |
| ICAO code | KJFK |
| Location | Jamaica, Queens, New York City |
| ZIP code | 11430 |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Distance from Midtown Manhattan | Approximately 15 miles by road |
| Airport area | Approximately 4,930 acres |
Where Is JFK Airport?
JFK Airport is in Queens, New York City, in the southeastern part of the borough near Jamaica Bay. It is one of the major airports serving the New York metropolitan area.
Although the airport is commonly associated with Manhattan because of its importance to New York City, JFK is not located in Manhattan. It is located in the borough of Queens, within New York City.
JFK is approximately 15 miles by road from Midtown Manhattan. The airport occupies approximately 4,930 acres along Jamaica Bay.
JFK Airport Address and ZIP Code
The commonly used airport address is:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
14 S Service Rd Bldg
Jamaica, NY 11430
United States
The airport's ZIP code is 11430. You may also see the address written as Building 14, Jamaica, NY 11430.
For driving, airport navigation and passenger pick-up or drop-off, use the address and terminal information provided by your airline or the specific terminal. JFK has separate terminal roadways and approaches.
JFK Terminal Addresses and Locations
JFK's passenger terminals are located around the airport's central roadway and AirTrain system. The current passenger terminal guides cover Terminals 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8.
JFK Terminal 1
International passenger terminal serving multiple international airlines.
JFK Terminal 4
Major international and domestic terminal with extensive airline and passenger services.
JFK Terminal 7
Passenger terminal serving a range of international and domestic airlines.
JFK Terminal 8
Major terminal serving American Airlines, British Airways and other airlines.
All JFK Terminals
Compare terminals, airlines and passenger information in one place.
JFK Airport Codes: JFK and KJFK
JFK is the IATA airport code used by airlines, passengers, flight searches, tickets and airport information systems.
KJFK is the ICAO identifier for John F. Kennedy International Airport. ICAO codes are primarily used for aviation operations, flight planning and air traffic services.
| Code | Meaning | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| JFK | IATA airport code | Airline tickets, reservations, flight searches and passenger information |
| KJFK | ICAO airport identifier | Aviation operations and flight planning |
JFK Airport Terminals
JFK currently has passenger terminal guides for Terminals 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8. Your airline and flight information should be checked before traveling because terminal assignments can change.
The JFK terminals guide provides an overview of the passenger terminals and links to individual terminal information.
Getting To and From JFK Airport
JFK can be reached by AirTrain, subway and LIRR connections, taxis, rideshare services, rental cars, buses and private vehicles.
AirTrain JFK
AirTrain connects the passenger terminals with airport parking, Jamaica Station, Howard Beach and the rental car center.
JFK Taxis
Find information about taxis and ground transportation between JFK and New York City.
Driving Directions
Driving to JFK requires knowing your passenger terminal and following current airport roadway signs.
JFK Airport Parking
Find airport parking information and options for travelers arriving by car.
JFK Airport Map and Location
A map of JFK helps travelers understand the relationship between the passenger terminals, AirTrain stations, parking areas and airport roadways.
Because terminal access routes can change, travelers driving to JFK should confirm their terminal before leaving and follow airport signs when approaching the airport.
Useful JFK Airport Services
About John F. Kennedy International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport is one of the major airports serving New York City and the New York metropolitan area. It is located in southeastern Queens along Jamaica Bay.
The airport is operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. JFK covers approximately 4,930 acres and is connected to New York City's transportation network by roads, AirTrain, subway and Long Island Rail Road connections.
For passengers, JFK is an important international gateway with airlines serving destinations throughout the United States and around the world.
JFK Airport History
Construction of the airport began in 1942. The airport was developed on land that included the former Idlewild Golf Course, which is why JFK was widely associated with the name Idlewild during its early history.
The Port Authority began operating the airport in 1947, and commercial flights began in 1948. The airport was later renamed John F. Kennedy International Airport in December 1963, following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
The name JFK is now the internationally recognized airport code and is used throughout airline and aviation systems.
elderly, non english speaking
My elderly father doesn't speak English and will be flying alone for the first time. Is there assistance at the airport to get him to his gate? He only speaks Spanish.
In reply to elderly, non english speaking by Maya (not verified)
Hi Maya, please check with
Hi Maya,
please check with the airline, they will certainly help your father!
Minimum connecting time
Hi,
I will arrive with UA Terminal 7 and have to change to terminal 1 LH flight. Can someone please tell me, what the minimum connecting time domestic/international flight (terminal 7 to 1) is? Thanks in advance folks!
terminal
We will be flying into JFK from Los Angeles on American Airlines. We will then be leaving from JFK on Air France. I would like to know which terminal Air France is located in.
Thank you - Stephanie
In reply to terminal by Stephanie (not verified)
Hi Stephanie, AA will drop
Hi Stephanie,
AA will drop you of at terminal 9. Air France will board you at terminal 1 (check the gate). Have nice flights and enjoy Paris.
I am arriving NY-JFK airport
I am arriving NY-JFK airport on May 23 at around 3:30p.m. and I will have 5-6 hours in JFK. I am wondering if there is any place where we can sleep for a few hours, providing hourly rate?
thanks.
JFK layover
i have a 16 hr 45 min layover at JFK and i get there at about midnight, is there any options for a cheap short place to stay? or is there an overnight USO i could stay at?
Visit
I am arriving NY-JFK airport on May 2nd at around 10:30p.m. and will leave the next morning on May 3rd at around 6:50a.m. So, I will have only 6-7 hours in JFK. I am wondering if there is any hotel that provide hourly rate or half day rate?
I just would like to know
I just would like to know what's the gate for avianca, If there is one
Connecting flight
Hello
We are flying to San Juan from Manchester England on Saturday the 26th and have seven hours in between flights.
Can we go into New York or do we have to stay within the airport?
Thank you
smoking
Can anyone tell me are the smoking facilities in the airport?
In reply to smoking by Mrs Susan Jones (not verified)
none...go outside.
none...go outside.
Transfer from terminal 4 to 8
Hi,
I will be arriving to terminal 8 and then depart from No4. It looks to me that they're at the opposite sides, hence there may be no transfer for interconnecting passengers. Is this true? Do I have to exit the terminal and then go through the whole process of checking in etc...?Rgds, D.
Porter Service at JFK Airport
Pax arriving from LHR by BA 173. Could you inform which terminal would the flight come on ?
Also, could you let me know urgently if there is a porter service available at JFK airport at the same termiinal and what are the charges for porter service.
Baggage
What kind of food are we allowed to take on a plane? I have a small child and he will need snaks during our 10 hour flight.
If he is an infant in lap what kind of baggage do we have for him? Can we pack any bags to check in? or carry on.
Also we have a fragile item and bulky how should we pack it best? It's a stationary computer with a flat screen. Something possible to pack into our checked bags?
Thanks
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