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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CONNECTION
I arrive at JFK at 8pm and have a connecting flight at 6:30 am at the EWR airport can anyone tell me if there is any other way than a taxi to get there?
re:CONNECTION
State Shuttle will take you there for $30. It goes between every hour.Look for it at Ground Transportation(Welcome Center) counter.
JFK_E
Check in time for China Airlines
Hi,
A group of us are arriving at LGA at noon on Wednesday (Jun 23) and are flying out of JFK on China Airlines at 11:55pm. I am wondering if you can tell me how early we can check our bags in (we plan to do online checkin the day before)? We don't mind paying to leave our carry on luggage at the left luggage place, but it'll be very expensive if we have to leave all of our checked baggage there as well. Hoping to transfer from LGA to JFK, check in at CI counter, deposit carry on at the left luggage place and then head into Manhattan for a few hours.
Any info provided is greatly appreciated!
Thanks.
re:group of us are arriving at LGA at noon on Wednesday (Jun 23)
The problem is that China Airlines does not keep staff 24 hours(or most of the day) at their counters. They usually are there as early as 4 hours prior to their outbound flight.
JFK_E
About shoes
Hello,
I heard that to avoid having to take off my shoes at customns, the best is to wear sport shoes: is this correct ?
thank you
Michael
You normally do not need to
You normally do not need to remove your shoes at customs/immigration. You do need to remove all footwear when going through the security checkpoint to the gates. When traveling it's always best to wear comfortable shoes, especially those that are easy on-easy off.
Lounge
Hello, I am arriving in on SA into terminal 4 can you please advise if there are any lounges in the arrival side where I can shower and freshen up or if not hotels in the terminal I could contact for day room prices.
Many thanks
re: if there are any lounges in the arrival side
http://www.gosimply.com/airport-lounges/united-states/new-york-ny-jfk-airport/
JFK_E
SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY AT JFK
Hi
I would like to know if there are any services available (for a charge or free) for elderly passengers. Like receive the traveler, board them on the plane and see them through the whole process, especially those in a wheelchair.
If available, how do I get them. My mom is traveling on the 19th via PIA from JFK and is very concerned how she will manage on her own. Any help, advise would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
re:SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY AT JFK
There is no such a service at JFK. PIA has a wheelchair assistance which is free and can be provided upon request.
JFK_E
JFK to Chinatown
We are arriving from LA at 5pm on a Thursday. What is the easiest way for the 2 of us to get to Chinatown?(does the cab $45 flat fee + tolls apply from JFK to Chinatown or only Manhattan)
Chinatown is located in
Chinatown is located in Manhattan so the flat rate would apply, taxi is easiest. You can also take the J subway from Jamaica Station (via Airtrain from your terminal) to Canal St, cost is $7.25 per person ($5 Airtrain, $2.25 subway). Chinatown begins south of Canal St. You'll know it when you smell it!!
travel time to NY and back to JFK
We are a group of 22 arriving at LaGuardia @ 15h00 on July 4 and transferring to JFK via NYAS. We depart for Tel Aviv @ 02h20 July 5. Do we have enought time to travel to NY City and will there be transport late in the evening to return back to JFK in time for our flight at 02h20?
re:We are a group of 22 arriving at LaGuardia @ 15h00 on July 4
You have time to do that. Just make sure you are back at JFK at least at midnight for your outbound flight.
JFK_E
Terminal 4
Hi my flight arrives into terminal 4 at 4.40pm Virgin Atlantic. and my flight from T7 departs at 7.20pm do i have inof time to get to terminal 7 and how can i get there and how long does it take. please help
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