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.
6 HOUR LAYOVER OVERNIGHT
Does anyone know if I can stay in the terminal overnight? My flight arrives at 12:30am and my next flight does not leave until 7:45am. Also, I am going to have to go back out of security, do you know if I would be able to go back through security at that time?
administrative contacts
Hello,
Would anyone know where or how I could find administrative / operations contacts (names, titles, phone #'s, addresses) for JFK airport (and other major international airports); this sort of information is difficult to find on the main websites or isn't listed at all. Thanks to whoever can help.
getting to manhattan
i need to know the cheapest way to Manhattan from JFK. Thanks!
jet blue kiosk
Does JFK have the kiosk to print online purchased tickets?
travel adaptors
What shop would carry an England travel adaptor...any store contact numbers?
This is the most useless
This is the most useless website I have ever seen. You would expect that the website for an airport would have easy navigation to a link where you can check arrival/departure times...apparently not. Very disappointing.
Getting between terminals
I have to go from arrival on Delta in T2 to T1 to catch my China Air flight. I dont see any info on an airport shuttle on the website. If I'm carrying luggage, are carts available. Thanx
Strollers to rent/loan at the airport?
Are there strollers for a 1 year-old baby at the airport that I can rent or loan?
Cell Phone Chargers
I believe that there are over 50 cell phone charging kiosks at JFK Airport (these are stand alone units with multiple cell phone charging jacks that passengers and others can use in order to charge their phones, if required). Can you confirm this and do you have a picture that you could possibly send to me. I am interested in these units for airports in my country.
Thanks
Clinton
Stopover in JFK
I arrive in Terminal 4 JFK at 21:00 but my connecting flights does not leave Terminal 4 until 06:20.
Is there anywhere to sleep? Or what else is there to do furing my 9 hour 20 minutes stopover?
Shops
What shops are there?
I need to Page a passenger,
I need to Page a passenger, Ben Nonterah, to tell him Jackie is at Terminal 3 to Pick him up.
How Can I do that?
Help!
I will be arriving at terminal 1 and departing at terminal 6 about 2 hours later. Are 2 hours enough to clear customs and get to terminal 6?
Lockers
I arrive to JFK around 2 a.m. and then I have to take my flight to Switzerland at 20:45. Does somebody have an idea if we can find a locker to store our luggage 'cause We'll go shopping to Manhattan between flights? Do the airport has this facility, or Do we have to pay something anywhere else. Also want some info if we can sleep on the airport, for about 4 hrs?
hours of operation?
Hi,
I will be arriving at JFK on United airlines at 12:55 am, and departing on Virgin Atlantic at 7:00 am. I know I need to change terminals, but is there someplace that I can sit in the airport between these flights? I need to check in with Virgin Atlantic at about 5 am, and would prefer not to have to get a hotel room for 4 hours.
Thank you.
ps. I am legally blind and will be travelling with my guide dog. I will not have any checked luggage.
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