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 am picking a passenger up from baggage claim for a Jet Blue flight. Is curb side pick up available at JFK outside of baggage claim?

Thank you.

Yes, but you must be quick about it. There's a cell phone parking area where you can wait until your passenger calls and then you can drive to the arrivals level of the terminal for pick up.

Hello, I am travelling through JFK. I am arriving from London Heathrow on Saturday 18th at 7.45pm and leaving for Peru at 10.45pm. Would I need to pick my luggage and re check it again or does the airlines will transfer it directly?
Also, if I have to pick it and recheck it again, where would I need to do that?
Thanks a lot for your help.

Inquire at check-in at Heathrow if your bags will be tagged to final destination. If yes, you will still need to claim your bags to clear customs and when you exit customs take your bags to the connecting flights counter. If no, you will need to take your bags for check-in for your next flight to Peru.

Hi,
I am heading to Boston from South Korea with transferring at JFK. I am using Korean air which will land 10:40AM. To make a connecting flight to Boston, how many hours will be needed in minimum (from Terminal 1 to 3). If I use Delta which shares service, will it be faster? There is one flight at 12:10PM from Delta otherwise I have to use other company.
suggestion?

I have purchased goods during my trip to several states and flying back via JFK to Europe .can I claim the tax back?

the tax refund program has been discontinued.

Hello, I have 11h layover in JFK (I come from San Diego and I fly to Barcelona, Spain). Do you think I have enough time to get the NY city to do a short visit and come back to the airport? what is the shortest and cheapest way to do so?

Thank you very much,

David

You should have time but be sure to allow at least one hour travel time to/from JFK and arrive back at JFK at least 2-3 hours before international departure. Easiest and most direct to Manhattan is taxi; $45+tolls+tip each way. Cheapest is by public transportation; AirTrain from terminal to Jamaica Station and either subway or LIRR to Manhattan. AirTrain/subway is $7.25 each way and LIRR a bit more but faster.

I went to a gun range in the U.S and I would like to bring home some of the used shells as a souvenir. Just the empty cartridges no live ammunition.

Am I allowed to bring it? Is there certain precautions that I should take? I'm flying to Denmark where i live.

Is it possible to take a shower at the airport toilet? Is it free or has any costs, like in Frankfurt Main(6 eur)?

Admirals Club JFK
Anyone know if this is open 24/7?.
I can't find this information on the AA website.

I am flying from JFK to Manila on Delta with no plane change in Japan. Can anyone tell me if you are allowed to use an electronic cigarette on the plane??

Hi, we will be on Transit from Mexico, catching the flight back to India the day after .So i am supposed to overnight in the ariport .Is there any hotel inside jfk international terminal.If we are on transit can we leave the airport and coming back the day after.In this case do we need to fill up all the immigration documents again.Thanks in advance.

Is there any hotel inside the JFK? Thanks.

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