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John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

JFK Airport Status & Delays

  Delays by Destination:
  - Due to airport volume, departure traffic destined to SAN is currently experiencing delays averaging 26 minutes.
  - Due to disabled aircraft on the runway, departure traffic destined to MIA is currently experiencing delays averaging 2 hours and 11 minutes.
  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: Tue Sep 8 13:39:36 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.

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Joskie (not verified)

I was incredibly surprised that Delta terminal at JFK does not have a free WiFi. I traveled through this airport from Europe. Most of airports around the world do have free WiFi. It is like going back to medieval times. I had a broken leg and could not move around to call my family when I will be arriving. I had to leave my cell home. Very frustrating. I think JFK should follow these modern airports to add this feature.

Joskie

Thu, 08/23/2012 - 16:56 Permalink
Begum (not verified)

We are 3 person almost 6 luggage arriving to JFK Airport on 22nd Sept, 4pm from PBI Florida. our next flying will be to kwait on 23th Sept, 20. pm. Can we store our luggage from 22nd to 23th Sept? pls let me know...my num 5616031487

Thu, 08/23/2012 - 14:14 Permalink
Julie Dempsey-… (not verified)

Am flying in from tampa airport to la guardia and transferring to jfk to catch my flight back to London. I have a 10 hour layover and wondered if I could check my bags in early or is there a luggage storage area at Terminal 4 so I can do a little sightseeing for a few hours. I am flying with Delta.

Mon, 08/13/2012 - 16:52 Permalink
CatBell (not verified)

I'm scheduled to arrive at JFK on Delta flight DL1994 from Phoenix at 2:55 pm and need to make a connection to Delta flight DL0070 scheduled to depart for Amsterdam at 4:35 pm. Could you tell me the best way for me to do so? I already plan on checking my bag straight through, but don't know if I need to change terminals and how best to do so if I do. Thank you!

Fri, 08/10/2012 - 21:38 Permalink
Anonymous131313 (not verified)

In reply to by CatBell (not verified)

When flying into the US you cannot check your bag through. At your first port of entry you will be required to get your baggage and go through customs. Then you will have to recheck your luggage for the next airline. Unfortunately this has been instituted in the last few years.

Thu, 08/23/2012 - 20:57 Permalink
passenger SG25 (not verified)

Singapore airlines flight 25 sat on runway for 6 hrs then they brought the plane back to the airport and told the passengers the flight is cancelled... no hotels.. nothing... your on your own. aug2 2012

Thu, 08/02/2012 - 08:32 Permalink
kristine (not verified)

About how long does the airtrain take to go around the whole airport about 6:00am.

Mon, 07/30/2012 - 18:06 Permalink
m2 (not verified)

I arrive at terminal 5 at 6:55 AM and leave at 8:35 at terminal 3. Questions: 1-Do I need to go through security again at terminal 3? 2-Is 1 hr 40 Min enough time to do all this?

Thu, 07/26/2012 - 01:30 Permalink
vvenini.. (not verified)

LOST: Black 13" MAC BOOK and 64G IPOD TOUCH!!!!

Last Saturday (July 21st) I left my 64G Ipod Touch and my black 13 inch MacBook with a black case at the security scanning of terminal 8.
I was about to loose my flight and security kept me a long time waiting for a female security to scan me. When they finally finished and let me go, I realised that my ipod wasn´t there, rellly upset I tried to look for it and asked, but I think someone took it. I was so nervious to loose my flight that I forgot to put my laptop in my back pack again.
PLEASEEEE if anybody has it or know anything about it contact me at my email!!!
PLEASE I WORK WITH THAT LAPTOP, I HAVE EVERYTHING THERE!!!!!!!!! PLEASEEEEE

Mon, 07/23/2012 - 17:06 Permalink
krishna (not verified)

Hi, My daughter is traveling from JFK to Dubai, she is attending a seminar and the seminar finishes at 1300hrs, her flight is next day morning at 8, can she check in early? or is there a hotel inside airport where she can spend her time or is there a lounge she can use? Please advice

Tue, 07/10/2012 - 15:08 Permalink
Eman (not verified)

I lost my Jordanian passport in terminal 8 at JFK Yesterday July 1 in the afternoon.. Please contact me if you find it:
Name EMAN ALQUDAH
Phone:6177945442

Mon, 07/02/2012 - 18:16 Permalink
Dawn Wowk (not verified)

I am looking to find out info on Am Airlines flight 1510 was delayed and maybe a phone # to have someone paged

Fri, 06/22/2012 - 19:39 Permalink
leonie 1 (not verified)

Can you please advise me how to get from JFK to Montclair NJ using either public transportation or any other economical mode of transport? I arrive with my child on a Thursday evening aprox 9PM. Thanks so much in advance for your advise.

Fri, 06/22/2012 - 14:17 Permalink
Anonymous (not verified)

wil be coming to jfk from lax delta . one hour layover then delta to cdg
do we have to recheck luggage and is that enough time to get from term 3 to 2

Fri, 06/15/2012 - 18:23 Permalink

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