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.
Request for current fuel prices
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arrival
How many hours before flying from JFK airport should you arrive at the airport?
Is it ok not to check in online and how much time will it take checking in at the airport?
Thank you
arriving at jfk with our dog flying on same flight
what is xact procedure we need to follow when we depart airplane? where do we pick our dog up from? thanks for any info.
Bad practices in the duty free shop
When flying from JFK airport terminal 3, on the 3rd of July 2011 on flight DL184, I thought I should buy some stuff at the duty free shop as I wouldn't have time to do that when I transferred in Paris (Charles de Gaulle airport). However, due to improper sealing of the bag (the store just stapled it together with the receipt), the alcohol was confiscated in Paris. The trouble with the customs there made me also miss my connecting flight.
I could understand that this bad practice of just stapling the bags closed being done in a 3rd world regional airport or on a ferry, but not at one of the busiest airports in the world. That combined with foul-tasting pizza at the pizzeria on the airport and a bookstore with a severly limited selection, left me with a bad impression of JFK airport.
I had seriously expected much, much more from JFK Airport.
luggages
Hello,
we will travel from Czech Republic (European Union) to Oregon through JFK Airport with Delta Airlines (both of flights). I would like to ask you if it is difficult to change the plane? Should we transfer our luggage from one plane to another? Or it is done by airport service?
Which terminals belong to Delta?
Thank you very much!
We were flying on June 21,
We were flying on June 21, 2011 on Delta 2013 from Tampa, Florida, then to Cairo on Egypt Air MS 986, in two of our bags there were 2 i pads2 with their cover, when we arrived in Cairo, Egypt we found out the the 2 ipads2 were stolen and one cover. Please advise what to do?
Abdelnasser Elmansoury
Omneya Kishar
Tarek Elmansoury
07/01/2011
I want to know if inside the
I want to know if inside the airport has any place to take a shower or any hotel inside the airport. I have a connection in 4 hours.
in between flight times
we arrive in the airport from Toronto and we have 1hour 56 minutes to get a connecting flight to Dublin. Will we have enough time to make the connecting flight? what terminal or terminals will we use? Thanking you in advance, Marie.
Terminal?
What Delta Terminal will need to drive to pick up my mother arriving today from Santiago Dominican Republic ?
Visa requirement
I am a UK Passport holder, travelling from DXB to JFK, (connection flight only, no requirement to leave airport) then onwards to CUN, will I require any type of Visa (arrive T4, depart T5).
I assume that the airline terminal route, remains within airport space.
Passport is valid in line with regulations.
Thank you .
Changing terminals at JFK
We will be returning from Italy on Iberia airlines on July 30 at scheduled time 7:05 pm. We need to go to Atlanta on Delta. What terminal is delta domestic and how do I get from one terminal to the other?
In reply to Changing terminals at JFK by Anonymous (not verified)
Call your airlines
Call your airlines please.
MS
goods receiving service
I would like to order an item on the internet and have it delivered to the airport to pick up when we arrive.
Is there a service or place that could help with such a thing?
In reply to goods receiving service by Heathbee (not verified)
Service authorities only
Service authorities only please.
MS
phone operators
The meanest staff i have ever talked to!!!
The representative yelled at me! I am shocked!!!
Did not give any info, hag up the phone!!!
How am i suppose to get any information if you guys don want to talk to me!!! You bed day is not my fault!!!
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