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John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

JFK Airport Status & Delays

  Delays by Destination:
No destination-specific delays are being reported
  General Departure Delays:
Traffic is experiencing gate hold and taxi delays lasting 15 minutes or less.
  General Arrival Delays:
Arrival traffic is experiencing airborne delays of 15 minutes or less
Update time: Wed Sep 9 06:59:49 2026 GMT - provided by the FAA\'s Air Traffic Control System Command Center

Independent JFK Airport Guide — Practical information for passengers traveling through John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Plan your journey through JFK Airport with information about terminals, transportation, parking, hotels, airport services and practical travel advice.

What Do You Need at JFK?

Find the information you need before arriving at the airport, getting to your terminal, or meeting a passenger.

Find Your Terminal

Find your JFK terminal and explore terminal-specific information.

View JFK Terminals

Get to and From JFK

Explore AirTrain, buses, taxis, shuttles, rental cars and driving information.

Transportation Options

Pick Up or Drop Off

Learn where and how to pick up or drop off passengers at JFK.

Pickup & Drop-Off

Parking at JFK

Find information about parking options at JFK Airport.

JFK Airport Parking

Hotels Near JFK

Find information about hotels and accommodation near the airport.

Hotels Near JFK

Airport Information

Get practical information to help you plan your journey through JFK.

JFK Airport Information

JFK Airport Terminals

JFK Airport has multiple passenger terminals serving different airlines and destinations. Check your airline and terminal before traveling.

Explore all JFK terminal information

Getting to and From JFK Airport

Choose the transportation option that best fits your journey to or from JFK Airport.

AirTrain JFK

Connect between JFK terminals and Jamaica or Howard Beach for onward connections.

AirTrain JFK Guide

JFK Airport Taxi

Information for passengers traveling by taxi from JFK Airport.

JFK Airport Taxi

JFK Airport Bus

Find information about bus transportation serving JFK Airport.

JFK Airport Bus

JFK Airport Shuttles

Learn about shuttle transportation options around JFK Airport.

JFK Airport Shuttles

Car Rental

Information about renting a car when traveling through JFK.

JFK Airport Car Rental

Driving Directions

Plan your drive to or from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Driving Directions to JFK

Parking and Hotels

JFK Airport Parking

Find information about parking options and services for travelers arriving by car.

Parking Information

Hotels Near JFK Airport

Find accommodation near JFK Airport and information useful for travelers staying close to the airport.

Hotels Near JFK

JFK Airport Services

Useful services and facilities for passengers before, during and after their journey.

Wi-Fi and Internet

Learn how to connect to Wi-Fi at JFK Airport.

JFK Airport Wi-Fi

Luggage Storage

Information about luggage storage near JFK Airport.

Luggage Storage

Lost and Found

Find information about lost property and reporting lost items.

JFK Lost and Found

SIM Cards and eSIM

Information for travelers looking for mobile connectivity after arriving in New York.

SIM Card and eSIM Information

Travel Information

Practical information to help you prepare for your trip and navigate JFK Airport.

Security and TSA

Review security and TSA-related information before your trip.

Security and TSA Information

General JFK Information

Learn more about JFK Airport and the facilities available to passengers.

JFK Airport Information

About JFK Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is one of the major airports serving the New York metropolitan area. This independent website provides practical information for passengers planning a journey through JFK.

More JFK Airport Information

Eva Huang (not verified)

Kindly advise the possibility for me transit at JFK airport flight details as follows:-

B6822 SDQ to JFK arr.(T4) at 1424 and connect
CA982 JFK to PEK dep,(T1) at 1660

Spepreate tickets due no ticket agreement between 2 airliens and only have 2hours and 25mins connecting time
but without cheched-in luggage

Question
1)Do i need to clear custom
2)How to get from T4 to T1

Thanks

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 14:56 Permalink
xinafdalkfjdl (not verified)

Hi: I have a delta flight from chicago to JFK which will land at terminal 3. I have an international flight from terminal 4. how long does it take to go from terminal 2 to 4?

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 04:28 Permalink
Anonymous123456789 (not verified)

I'm trying to book a flight from PBI to BOS. There are two flights available both with layovers at JFK. The first is only a 35 min layover and the second is 3 hours. It would be terminal 5 as its JetBlue for both flights. Do you think I'd have enough time to catch the second flight if I book the one with only a 35 min layover or would you suggest I book the one with a 3 hour layover? Thanks.

Mon, 05/14/2012 - 17:39 Permalink
Saathi (not verified)

Hello, I will be landing in terminal 8 and taking a connecting international flight from terminal 4. How much time would it take me to reach terminal 4 from 8 and complete the boarding procedure etc.

Wed, 05/09/2012 - 03:49 Permalink
Jasmine (not verified)

Hi. I want to find out what the taxi fare is for travel between JFK to Greene St in Jersey City, NJ at 9:00 am in the morning. Also traveling are 2 adults and a 3 year old boy. Would he need a car seat? And they have 4 big bags, so is there like a van taxi at the airport or does one have to book it in advance?

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 23:12 Permalink
Katerina Makulova (not verified)

Hello, we drove our friend today to JFK to get on a plane to Charlotte by US Airways!We left him at the airport, passing control already,,then he called us nd said flight delayed...then again deleyed...nd then it was calceled!!! How it is possible, ppl were waiting for so long, lost their time to change a plane nd take other airlines or airport even. And what US airways did?? NOTHING!! Just returned money back!!! And how ppl had to turn back?? No offer were for them. Its totally incompetent for US airways!!

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 03:23 Permalink
HannaSurrey (not verified)

We'll be arriving with British airways from London at 17:25 PM (June 18) and need to catch a Jet blue flight at 7:59 PM to Houston. Do we have enough time to catch the Jet blue flight? We are considering to only carry hand luggage to save time. Do you think we could make it?

Sat, 05/05/2012 - 18:29 Permalink
Jodie (not verified)

My son left his iPad on April 26th at the gate.. Delta B24 I believe. Flight info was JFK to SAT. It has a white back and grey cover. A reward will be given for the return.

Sun, 04/29/2012 - 11:57 Permalink
a120504 (not verified)

hello, I will fly with AA into terminal 8 on May 5th, and fly with BA out of terminal 7 on May 10th. Can I store my luggage at the terminal 8 storage during this time? If there is no luggage storage at terminal 8 these days, what would be the closest luggage storage facility at jfk where I can leave my suitcase?

Sat, 04/28/2012 - 17:31 Permalink
ALEJANDRO (not verified)

Hello, Im going to wait on the airport for about 10 hours in conexion, can I get to different terminals with my bording pass to spend time ?

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 21:39 Permalink
Eduardo (not verified)

I ve heard that since February 1st LAN AIRLINES will use TERMINAL 8 instead of Terminal 4, but I see in your website still Terminal 4.

Is that correct?

Thank You!

Mon, 04/23/2012 - 18:54 Permalink
NYC lover (not verified)

Early in March, I had bad food poisoning after eating noodle soup at the Chinese food place at the food court. The food wasn't hot enough when I got my food. The airport authority should make strong guidelines regarding food safety in the airport.

Thu, 04/19/2012 - 15:17 Permalink
Denise301987 (not verified)

Hi, I have a flight from Frankfurt, Germany, to JFK, arriving there at 3.00pm. I'll be taking a flight down to Norfolk, VA, at 4.30pm, but it's not a connected flight, so I can't check in for the final destination in Frankfurt. Are there check-in boxes and if so, how does the process work? Do I get a marking slip for my suitcase as well as my boarding pass? Please help. Thanks!

Tue, 04/17/2012 - 16:41 Permalink

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