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.
Point of inquiry
Does anyone know which terminal a private jet would use when flying into JFK in New York? I just wasted two hours trying to find it using Google and Duck Go. I need to describe the terminal for my novel.
Refund taxes
I am from Greece i go back from Newark airport but can i come here to take the refuns taxes ?
Re:Transfer from Terminal 8 to Terminal 5 CX connect KX
Can we get help at JFK to carry the luggage from terminal 8 to terminal 5 ?
We will be under some time pressure as there is only a 2 hours gap between one flight landing and the other one departing.
any postal service availble？
I need to send postcards
Can you hire a stroller at
Can you hire a stroller at JFK?
Email
Is there a customer relations email address for JFK
Pay phone availability
I will be arriving from Italy to Terminal 1. Are there any pay phone booths at terminal 1 or near by ? . If yes are they coin operated or only credit card .
Lost Bag
I haven't got my bag after flight from JFK. My air company says that they have no answer from Kennedy airport. I have reference number and all necessary information but I don't know whom to contact and where. Just tried 'Lost and found' option through your website, I'm even ready to pay the fee but the site does not work.
I want to know how can I get any information about lost item ASAP!
Regards
Rent a Stroller while in JFK
Good morning,
I'll be connecting in JFK, fro sao paulo Brazil to Montreal Canada, next week, I'm wondering if inside the terminals there is a stroller to rent while I'm there with my 1 year old daughter.
I don't want to take a stroller to the trip because i'm planning in buy one there.
Thank you,
Marina
Lost laptop (Sony vaio fz240e) terminal 1 by Chuck up
May 15th I left a laptop by check in
Gray sony vaio fez 240e in black cover with label sony
SHUTTLE SERVICES
I have booked a shuttle service on the website: www.goairlinknyc.com, to pick me up at JFK airport early in the morning on 4th may. I have arrived at JFK terminal number 4 at the wright time, 3.30 am and, as accorded, I wait until 4.20 in front of the terminal exit, but no shuttle came to pick me. So I came inside the terminal and ask at welcome reception desk about a phone to call. The receptionists just show me the phone and told me to dial 18, as I did. Then, a person answered the phone and said that in 30 or 35 minutes he would pick me, and ask me to stay INSIDE THE TERMINAL waiting. He also said that he would call me by name.
I JUST SET NEAR THE TELEPHONE AND WAIT UNTIL 5AM, AND NOBODY CAME. So I call 18 again and the answer was: the shuttle had been there, but I wasn't there! Then, it was a "no show ticket". I said that IT WASN'T TRUE, SINCE I WAS SITTING THERE ALL THE TIME, BUT NOBODY CALLED ME. The attendant said that if i wanted to be picked up I HAD TO PAY AGAIN!
I argue that it was no fare, since nobody came inside the terminal calling me. At this time I asked the receptionist if she had heard anybody asking for me, and she said: NOBODY CAME HERE ASK FOR ANYBODY! She also oriented me to ask for a supervisor on the phone, but the attendant said there was no supervisor at that moment, that I should send an email, AND PAY AGAIN FOR THE SERVICE.
SINCE I REFUSED TO PAY AIRLINK AGAIN, I DECIDED TO ORDER ANOTHER SHUTTLE SERVICE. After hours waiting on the airport, tired and scared, I order another shuttle service, paying another charged ticket to take me home. Happily, it was a very efficient service, and i finally got home safe.
AT THIS MOMENT, I INSIST IN HAVING MY MONEY BACK FROM THIS SERVICE, SINCE THE SERVICE ORDERED IN 'GOAIRLINK' WAS NEVER DONE, BUT NOBODY AT GOAIRLING ANSWERES MY EMAILS.
IT IS THE MOST HORRIBLE SITUATION THAT CAN HAPPEN TO A FOREIGN TOURIST ARRIVING AT NIGHT IN A UNKNOWN COUNTRY. I HOPE THIS COMPANY COULD HAVE COMPAXION FOR THE VISITOR AND IMPROVED THIS SERVICE, IN ORDER IT NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN, TO ANYBODY.
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS SERVICES AND ALLERT THE AIRPORT MANAGER THAT IT ISN'T A TRUST SERVICE.
Sincerelly,
Ana Andrade
Lost bag from American
Hi, I flew from Boston to JFK yesterday Jan 16 and went on to Shanghai and then Changsha, China. My bags were not on either flight to China and we are thinking they are still at JFK. I need that bag but cannot access American airlines as I am in China. Would you please route this to American Airlines for me and hope they can send it to Changsha for me on one of their next flights.
American Boston to JFK Jan 16 Flight 84
China Eastern JFK to Shanghai Flight 588
Shanghai to Changsha Flight 5341
Thanks for your help Pam
pick up at south african airlines
Hello - I am picking someone up at Terminal 4 via South African airlines. Do they get their bags and then go through customs? Should I meet them in arrivals or should I try to meet them in the baggage area? Thank you.
transport
hi im coming from england uk to new york but im landing at jfk airport and i need to get to otisville ny for as cheap but save as possible im coming on my own so i just want to get there as quick as possible
Money transfer
Hi, are there facilities to get money via Western Union in Terminal 4? I am landing from DEL 7:25am and will leave for POS 5:40pm, both Terminal 4 this 13th. My cousin from Atlanta is wiring me some money.
Thanx a ton
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