| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| IATA Code | JFK |
| ICAO Code | KJFK |
| City / Country | New York, United States |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Runways | 04L/22R (3,682m), 04R/22L (2,560m), 13L/31R (4,423m), 13R/31L (3,048m) |
Terminals
Terminals 1, 4, 5, 7, and 8. Currently undergoing a historic $19 billion multi-terminal redevelopment program.
Airlines & Connections
Major hub for Delta Air Lines (Terminal 4), American Airlines (Terminal 8), and JetBlue (Terminal 5), plus dozens of foreign flag carriers.
Ground Transport
JFK AirTrain connects all terminals 24/7 to the NYC Subway (A train at Howard Beach, E/J/Z at Jamaica) and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Grand Central / Penn Station.
Traveller Tips
Allow extra transit time due to major construction on the New Terminal One. International arrivals must clear US Customs & Border Protection at JFK before baggage re-check on connecting domestic flights.
History
Opened in 1948 as New York International Airport (Idlewild), it was renamed in December 1963 following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
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