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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, 04/15/2010 - 19:30

hi
i´m flying to Sweden with Iceland air tomorrow at 8.35 pm from JFK. will it be possible still?
and if not, will i have to buy a new ticket?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/15/2010 - 11:49

718-487-5519.
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 22:30

Hi!
Can you please tell me who to contact in case of a bag with documents lost in the airport?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/14/2010 - 00:59

Look at Lost and Found section in this website.
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 04/12/2010 - 21:16

I have a DFW to Istnabul on Wednesday. We will be connecting at JFK from our American Airlines at Terminal 8 and departing Turkish Airlines at Terminal 1. We only have 1 hr 20 min for the connection...is this enough time for customs and what is the best way to get from Terminal 8 to Terminal 1?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 04:43

The time is just enough for you(hopefully your AA flight is not late). You do not go through customs when you fly out international. As soon as you land at T8 go to the second floor and find Airtrain station. Take any train only on track 2 to Terminal 1 - it takes no more that 10 minutes to get there.
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 04/12/2010 - 14:58

I have a 12 hour overlay at JFK between Trinidad and Switzerland - is there a place I can check bags early or store baggage? Once I do this what is the best/cheapest way into the city shopping district?

Thanks KT

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 07:25

I doubt it that the airline will let you check your bags that early.
You can store your bags at Terminal 4 luggage storage(paid) , located on the first floor(next to the Hotel Reservation Desk).
The cheapest way to go to the city is by Airtrain+subway:
Take Airtrain from any terminal on track 1 to Jamaica Station( be careful - on that track there are two alternating trains going to different routes; check the sign above the doors as the train arrives; the red colored sign is Jamaica one). Then take subway line E to 42nd street stop/Times Square.Cost of the ride - $7.25/person.
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 13:31

Awesome Advice Thanks!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 04/12/2010 - 14:26

Hi there,
We're traveling from Canada to Peru and have an 8 hr, 45 min layover in JFK. Is it possible for us to leave the airport during our layover to tour NYC when we have checked luggage?
Thanks.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 04/12/2010 - 15:35

Yes, it is.
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 04/11/2010 - 10:53

I'm arriving to JFK from Tokyo tomorrow with a lot of luggage. Can I get a cart after I pick up my bags and how much does it cost? Do I need to have quarters for the machine?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 04/11/2010 - 15:19

You can get a cart - there are vending machines located next to the baggage belts. It costs $5(nonrefundable) and you can pay either with dollar bills or credit card.
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/10/2010 - 16:56

What's the best way to get from White Plains, Train sta
to JFK by train/subway.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/10/2010 - 19:36

Take Metro-North train to Grand Central and then subway line 6 direction uptown for one stop to 51st street station. Then take subway E towards Jamaica and get off at Sutphin Blvd stop. There take Airtrain to JFK Terminals.

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