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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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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:34

where can I track the status of arrival and departure?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:52

Hi

I will be arriving at JFK Terminal 3 and have a 9 hour wait until I board my next flight onto Atlanta. I am a UK citisen so will be part of the visa waiver. Therefore am I able to leave the airport once I have cleared immigration?

Many thanks

Sara

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 07/01/2008 - 12:57

I am arriving in JFK Airport on 21st Oct. and will have a 9 hour stopover. I wish to know whether I can leave the airport and go into NY for a couple of hours. Will security allow it.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 07/01/2008 - 01:52

Pls advise what time we need to get to the airport to check in for a flight which departs at 12.45pm.

Thanks

Michelle

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 06/30/2008 - 19:13

hi-i´m bringing my cat from brazil-please let me know what times the animal inspectors are working (and any additional info) and i can schedule the flight. thanks!!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 06/29/2008 - 06:36

Hi,

I am bringing a dog with me on my flight from Taiwan on July 3. It has all of it's shots and paperwork, BUT I am still not clear about what she will have to do at the airport. Will she have to be inspected by someone before they let her go out of the airport? Will that person be working at 10:15 when my flight arrives? I have looked around, but I dont know what department to contact about this. Anyone who has brought a dog in with them to JFK or has any info; it is much appreciated! You can also email me directly at tyrub@aol.com

Best,
Tyler

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 06/28/2008 - 18:29

What is the transportation to terminal 4 ?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 06/28/2008 - 01:51

Is there a USO office at the airport?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 06/27/2008 - 22:27

Can you please tell us what a taxi should cost from JFK airport to Penn Station

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 06/26/2008 - 02:28

I need to bring my breast milk with me to the flight for my baby and I would like to know what is the policy of the airport .
Can I bring it in bottles for my baby? is the security will ask me to trough it a way?
please let me know.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 06/25/2008 - 06:23

Hi - My sister is stranded in the Delta terminal and has no cell phone with her. How can I locate her? Please help. Anyone knows the security number?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 06/25/2008 - 04:31

how many airlines fly cargo from Trinidad and Tobago in jfk?

i live4 in dc and just found out that my package is at jfk but i do not have the airline that brought it in.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 07/31/2008 - 17:21

not many. Caribbean star, spirtair, American airlines, delta, trans-meridian.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 06/24/2008 - 15:23

I AM FLYING OUT OF JFK TO GO TO PUNTA CANA, AND I WAS JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE CAN TELL ME HOW MUCH YOUR LUGGAGE WEIGHT CAN BE AND HOW MUCH IT WILL COST TO BE CHECKED?? AND HOW MANY CARRYONS CAN YOU HAVE WITH YOU AND HOW MUCH IT COSTS TO CHECK THOSE??

THANKS

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 06/23/2008 - 14:51

Hello
We, two of us, are flying into JFK on September 29 and will be staying at the at the Grand Union Hotel on E32st.
What is the cheapest/easiest way to get to the hotel from the airport?

Can anyone give rough costsings ?

Many Thanks

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