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.
Internet access
Is there an internet access inside the airport terminal? Is so, which terminal and gate?
paging a passenger at JFK
Can anyone please tell me how to go about paging a passenger, I know he is in terminal 1 Air Alitalia leaving for palermo at 6:00PM
Thanks for any help
flying thru jfk with dog
Can anyone tell me if theres a good place to take her on a short walk during a 2 hr layover. I will be at the Jetblue terminal. coming thru may 10.thank you soooo much
Travel to East Rutherford, NJ
Can you tell me what public transport options I have from JFK airport to my hotel in East Rutherford, NJ and approx. the costs ?
Many thanks,
Mark
anyone knows how to go to Newark Airport from JFK?
would someone be kind enough to tell me how to go to newark airport from JKF
In reply to anyone knows how to go to Newark Airport from JFK? by fantasia (not verified)
To get to Newark from JFK,
To get to Newark from JFK, take the Belt Parkway west out of JFK to the Verrazano Bridge. Go over the bridge, cross Staten Island via the Staten Island Expresway, to the Goethals Bridge to New Jersey. Once over the bridge, take the NJ Turnpike north to the Newark Airport exit.
moneygram or money mart
Moneygram or money mart
Are there any western union or money transfer kiosks at the JFK airport terminals?
In reply to moneygram or money mart by Anonymous (not verified)
Money exchange ?
In terminal # 3 are there facilities to exchange US dollars to Euro's ? Leaving for Greece on Friday June 8.
Thank You
F. Nye
Do you have a USO at the
Do you have a USO at the airport? we are traveling from Coulumbus, Oh and will have a layover.
thanks you!
In reply to Do you have a USO at the by nicole (not verified)
i didnt find one when i was
i didnt find one when i was looking for a uso there
O-Ma-Gawd!!
JFK's is just simply gigantic!!! so spacious!! i'd never benn there n after i went to this site, i feel like i wanna fly to ny straight away!! oh!! apparently jfk airport should be one of the state is US.
lockers
Dear Sir.
is there are any lockers for baggages?
if yes,what is the location & sizes of it.
best reg.
Hanoch
airport translators
my wife will be coming into jfk in May and she will be enroute to Canada. Is there anyone at there anyone at the airport that can help her to get to her connecting flight because she only speaks Spanish.
In reply to airport translators by Anonymous (not verified)
Well, have your wife learn
Well, have your wife learn English... This America we speak English!!!
In reply to Well, have your wife learn by Anonymous (not verified)
give me a break
come on - was that really necessary? You have just reinforced another negative American stereotype... bravo!!
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