John F. Kennedy International Airport - New York

Airport Information

  • IATA Code: JFK
  • ICAO Code: KJFK
  • Operator: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
  • Location: Queens, New York, U.S.
  • Website: https://www.jfkairport.com/

John F. Kennedy International Airport - New York

Queens, New York, USA.

JFK is the primary international airport serving New York City.

The airport is the busiest international air passenger gateway into North America, & one of the busiest airport in the world, and the busiest airport in the New York airport system, a host of airlines operate from the airport, with nonstop or direct flights to destinations in all six inhabited continents.

JFK is located in the Jamaica neighbourhood of Queens in New York, 16 miles (26 km) southeast of Midtown Manhattan. The airport features six passenger terminals and four runways. It serves as a hub for both American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, and it is the primary operating base for JetBlue. JFK was also formerly a hub for Pan Am, TWA, Eastern, National, and Tower Air. The facility opened in 1948 as New York International Airport and was commonly known as Idlewild Airport.

Following John F. Kennedy’s assassination in 1963, the airport was renamed John F. Kennedy International Airport as a tribute to the 35th President.

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Port Authority and JFKIAT Announce New Lineup of Signature Local Brands at JFK Terminal 4
25/02/2025

Port Authority and JFKIAT Announce New Lineup of Signature Local Brands at JFK Terminal 4

Iconic New York Brands, Including Eataly, Dos Toros Taqueria, Boqueria, Bessou, Villa Russo Café, Brooklyn Tea & Market, Field Trip and Chopt, to Operate Alongside National Brands for an Attractive Mix of Concessions HMS Host, …
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Taste of Africa Pop-Up Market Arrives at JFK Airport in Celebration of Black History Month
12/02/2025

Taste of Africa Pop-Up Market Arrives at JFK Airport in Celebration of Black History Month

JFK Millennium Partners, (JMP) the company selected by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to build and operate the new $4.2 bn JFK Terminal 6 and manage the existing JFK Terminal 7, …
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JFK Millennium Partners Announces RFPs for Guest Services, Security, and Maintenance/Janitorial Services ahead of 2026 JFK Terminal 6 Opening
10/02/2025

JFK Millennium Partners Announces RFPs for Guest Services, Security, and Maintenance/Janitorial Services ahead of 2026 JFK Terminal 6 Opening

JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new world-class Terminal 6 (T6), today announced the …
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JFK Airport’s New Terminal One to deploy shared all-electric ground support fleet
27/01/2025

JFK Airport’s New Terminal One to deploy shared all-electric ground support fleet

The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has selected TCR, a global leader in ground support equipment (GSE) solutions, to provide an all-electric GSE fleet at the new world-class international gateway for JFK …
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New dining, retail, entertainment and amenity brands coming to JFK Terminal 8
16/12/2024

New dining, retail, entertainment and amenity brands coming to JFK Terminal 8

The Port Authority of NY and NJ has announced a $125 million commercial redevelopment of JFK International Airport’s Terminal 8, featuring over 60 new concessions led by diverse local businesses. The Port Authority of New York and …
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Key milestone reached in the transformation of John F. Kennedy International Airport
15/10/2024

Key milestone reached in the transformation of John F. Kennedy International Airport

Governor Kathy Hochul, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners, the consortium building a new Terminal 6 celebrated a key milestone in the transformation of John F. Kennedy International …
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Construction of New York City's Largest Solar Array at JFK International Airport Begins
26/09/2024

Construction of New York City's Largest Solar Array at JFK International Airport Begins

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the New Terminal One consortium that was selected to design, build and operate the new terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) announced during …
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Port Authority, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and American Airlines Start Redevelopment Construction for JFK Terminal 8
28/05/2024

Port Authority, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and American Airlines Start Redevelopment Construction for JFK Terminal 8

Project will Create New Locally Inspired Dining and Retail, Duty-Free Shopping and Performance Space Seasonal Artist Showcase Featuring Queens-Based Artists will Transform Construction Barriers into a Gallery-Style Exhibit Commercial Redevelopment at Terminal 8 will Adhere …
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The New Terminal One at JFK launches RFQ for customer experience training partner
22/04/2024

The New Terminal One at JFK launches RFQ for customer experience training partner

As part of a commitment to deliver exceptional customer service when it begins operations, the New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport has launched a request for qualifications (RFQ) from providers …
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Contact

Queens, NY 11430, United States
New York
United States
11430
  • +1 718-244-4444

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