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When it opened in 1948, the airport was known as Idlewild Airport. Following the assassination of 35th US President John F Kennedy, this airport was dedicated to him and renamed John F Kennedy International Airport. It was constructed to relieve the huge traffic volumes at LaGuardia Airport.
Airport Name | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
Kennedy Airport Code | JFK |
Terminals | 6 Terminals- Terminals 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 |
Airport Address | Queens, NY 11430 |
Distance from Manhattan | 15 miles approx. |
Official Website | www.jfkairport.com/ |
Contact Number | (718) 244-4444 |
No Of Destinations | 182 destinations, all 6 continents |
No Of Airlines | 90 |
Hub For | American Airlines, Delta Air Lines |
Flight Status: Departures and arrivals | www.way.com/jfk/flight-status |
TSA Wait Times | www.way.com/jfk/tsa-wait-times |
As you can see on the JFK Airport map above, the airport is shaped like a rectangle, with a spaghetti junction of highways on the interior linking I-678 and the JFK Expressway to the five terminals.
You'll also notice that the map of JFK Airport shows a Terminal 8 despite there being only six terminals in total. That's because only Terminals 1, 4, 5, 7, and 8 are still operational. Terminals 3 and 6 were dismantled years ago to make space for expansion projects, and Terminal 2 was shuttered when Delta expanded into Terminal 4.
The terminals are linked by the AirTrain, which is free to use and runs 24 hours a day.
There are 11 gates in Terminal 1. This terminal is used by major airlines such as Aeroflot, Air France, Korean Air, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines.
Baggage claim, the US Immigration Office, ground transportation information centers, ATMs, and hotels are all located on the Terminal 1 Arrivals level. In addition, Check-in counters may be found on the Departures level.
Delta operates from Terminal 2 of New York Kennedy International Airport. The airport has 11 Jetway-equipped gates (C60-C70). Delta Airlines' domestic flights are all processed at this facility.
This is JFK's busiest terminal. This terminal handles the majority of the airport's foreign arrivals. In addition, Delta Airlines operates long-haul flights from this facility. Terminal 4 features 38 gates divided into two concourses, A and B.
JetBlue Airways is the main airline that operates from Terminal 5. There are 29 gates in this terminal.
British Airways is the primary user of this terminal. It has twelve gates. The terminal is divided into three levels: arrivals, departures, and the concourse. Terminal 7
This is JFK airport's largest passenger terminal, twice the size of Madison Square Garden. This terminal's primary operator is American Airlines. There are 29 gates and two concourses at this terminal. Terminal 8
JFK has separate security checkpoints for each of its five terminals. Therefore, travelers should try to arrive at least two hours before a domestic departure and three hours before an international trip to enable adequate time to check in and complete security.
TSA PreCheck lines are available in each terminal at JFK. Passengers who have applied online paid the $85 registration fee and had an appointment at an enrollment facility are eligible.
Parking places for clients with limited mobility are available, subject to availability, in each parking lot near the terminal entrance. To park in these designated areas, official disability license plates or other official authorization must be visibly displayed. Infringers will be towed. To take advantage of the discount, enter the lot using the "Ticket" lane, pull a ticket, then request the courtesy discount by pushing the Help button or conversing with an employee at the exit.
The John F. Kennedy International Airport has 7 animal relief areas, making it one of North America's most pet-friendly airports. Terminals 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8 have their own relief areas for quick and simple access. Terminal 5 boasts two pet relief areas.
When you have questions specific to billing, double billing, special parking circumstances, or other questions, reach out to parkingcustomerservice@abm.com.
If you encounter any vehicle troubles at JFK Airport, such as your battery dying and you need a jumpstart or a flat tire, vehicle assistance services at JFK can help. Call (718) 244-4168 for services, including:
The hotel is on One Idlewild Drive. As soon as you get to the airport, head toward Terminal 5 and follow the road signs to the main entrance.
There is no railway station at the airport itself, but the Jamaica station is quite close.
JFK is located in Queens, in the Jamaica neighborhood.
JFK Airport covers 5,200 acres, while Newark Airport covers 2,027 acres. So Newark Airport is most definitely not bigger than JFK.
The Express Bus is a public bus service between JFK airport and Manhattan. As its name indicates, it's an express service that only stops at three places in Manhattan.