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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Hello, my flight from europe lands at 5pm and then i need to reach Albany, NY. How long does it take to reach bus station by taxi. And which to which bus station i need to go if I travel with Greyhound.
Thank you

It takes ~40 min to get to Port Authority bus station from JFK.
JFK_E

In Terminal 4, is there a pub/restuarant outside of security / ticket windows? I am hoping to see family who are connecting through JFK on to Air Lingus.

Yes, on the third floor.
JFK_E

Is there any kids playing area/recreation center in JFK?

No.
JFK_E

Hi, My parents are arriving to JFK from India on the 17th May. As they may not be carrying quarter coins(but they do have dollars), i would like to know about any courtesy phone facilities from where they can call my mobile.

As this is their first visit here, this info. will be very useful.Thanks!!

There is no courtesy phones for that purpose. They can either break the bills into coins or buy a phone card($5 is the cheapest one). Or ask somebody to call for them(nowadays everybody has free minutes:)
JFK_E

Hi, I'm flying into JFK from London and need to ship a box home when I arrive in the states. Is there a mailing center or post office in the airport or near JFK? Thanks!

Yes , there is post office near JFK.
See
http://www.storehourz.com/store_13538.htm
for details.
JFK_E

Hello,
Can you tell me what's the best way (quickest) to get to JFK (Terminal 1) from Rutherford area? By car or by train? Please advise. Thanks for your help.

Which state ?
JFK_E

What should I do to get back the tax of Ipad at JFK?

There is no practice anymore to get the tax back on items bought in USA.
JFK_E

Hi,

I am arriving into JFK from London at 10:45pm, and will be taking my connecting flight to Miami early the next morning. Can I clear security and leave the airport, whilst technically in transit (as completed on the ESTA and visa waiver)? What will happen to my luggage - do I need to claim this and then check it back in again when I return a few hours later?

Thanks!

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