JFK Airport Information

JFK Airport Address

John F. Kennedy International Airport

JFK Expy & S Cargo Road (Intersection of two streets)

Jamaica, NY 11430

JFK Airport mailing address

Building 14

Jamaica, NY 11430

John F. Kennedy International Airport is an international airport located in Jamaica, Queens, southeast of New York City.

IATA code - JFK

ICAO code - KJFK


Operated by - The airport has been operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey under a lease with New York City since 1947.


Time Zone - EST (GMT -5)


History - Construction of the airport began in 1942 with modest ambitions. Only 1,000 acres (4 km²) of land on the site of Idlewild golf course were earmarked for use. The golf course provided the airport's original namesake, Idlewild Airport. First commercial flights began on July 1, 1948. The airport was formally dedicated as New York International Airport on July 31, 1948. It was re-dedicated on December 24, 1963 as John F. Kennedy International Airport, following action of the Mayor and Council of the City of New York, and a resolution of the Commissioners of the Port Authority. After the September 11, 2001 attacks, JFK was one of the first airports in the United States to be temporarily closed.

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I was wondering if anyone could tell me the cheapest way to get from the JFK airport to Penn Station. I will be travelling on the 8th of January in the midnight hours.

If not, the easiest and cheapest way to get from JFK to Boston MA, other than flying.

Thanks!

The easiest and cheapest way to get to Boston: take AirTrain from your terminal to A - subway station go to 42 st penn station (no transfer is needed) check a MegaBus.com for a bus departure from Ny to Boston some times the price is aprox $10.00 for a trip. Chinatown buses are cheap but location is not great. You will spend more time to look for bus stop. Good luck. Have a nice trip

To Penn from JFK, the best way would most likely be the Long Island Railroad (LIRR). Take the AirTrain from JFK to Jamaica Station, and then catch the train from there into Penn. It should be only about $5 or so. There are ticket machines around the station, so be sure to buy your ticket before boarding the train.

Hi, Im doing the same thing, but I plan to do it this saturday. If you find the answer can u please tell me? I have never travel before to NY, and Im going alone, so I need some advices.
Thank u really much

I will be arriving to JFK from an international flight. Can anybody tell me how long does it take to go through the homeland security so I can catch another flight?

Hi, it might take you a while depends on your visa type and the length of the line to the windows. to be sure about 4-5 hours.

hi woukd anybody tell me to get to terminal 4 because i am going on PIA december 3 which is the wednesday!!

"Hello, I will be arriving on a Delta Flight at 6:05AM from Seattle, Washington. My next flight will leave from JFK towards Buenos Airs on a Avianca flight leaving at 8:00AM. I am writing to ask if I will have enough time to make the change between flights to assure I make my flight to Buenos Aires. What are some things I can do to make this quicker?

Thanks a lot!"

i have a package of nfl jerseys that were turned over to customs on 11-22-09. I was wondering if they would be released and if so an appromixate date to be recieved?

Hi,pls does anyone have an idea if sales tax are being refunded to tourists at JFK?

Hi I AM ARRIVING ON JET BLUE FROM CANCUN, I HAVE A 18 HR WAIT FOR MY EMIRATES FLIGHT TO DUBAI. I WOULD LIKE TO GO OUT INTO THE CITY AND STORE MY BAGS AT THE AIRPORT. PLEASE DAVISE THE BEST WAY TO GET TO THE STORAGE AND CLOSEST TO MY DEPARTURE TERMINAL 4.
THANKS

My flight to South Africa leaves JFK at 10h30, what time do I need to be at the airport? Check-in , Luggage etc...

Will I be able to take the sub in to JFK? Or will I be ok taking a cab around 4 am? I'm worried about traffic, but I don't know what to expect since I'm from out of town.

Our flight leaves at 7:00 AM and we will want to have breakfast around 5:30 before boarding. Does anyone know if there are any restaurants open at that time?
If not, are there kiosks where you buy food at that time?

Hi,
somebody told me at one NY Airport exists a
huge vending machine, from which you can buy
a large variety of items.
Does anyone know the name of the Vending Machine
manufacturer.
thanks so much

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