John F. Kennedy International Airport JFKKJFK

JFK is New York’s main long-haul international gateway, with a major Delta/SkyTeam presence in Terminal 4, an American Airlines/Oneworld hub in Terminal 8, and JetBlue’s key New York base in Terminal 5. It is more of a global and transcontinental airport than a simple regional airport, although it also has domestic and short-haul services. The practical rule for connections is terminal-aware planning: many inter-terminal transfers are landside, using AirTrain, followed by security again; international arrivals normally add immigration, baggage and re-check time. For Midtown Manhattan, the most reliable public-transport choice is AirTrain to Jamaica plus LIRR to Penn Station or Grand Central, typically around 35-45 minutes once moving, while subway options take longer but may suit some destinations.

Timezone: America/New_York

Nonstop from here

Carrier network (who flies) — not availability or price; tap an airport for its awards.

Airport lounges

Lounge access is reference info; commission never ranks.

Official info

Official site

https://www.jfkairport.com/

As of 2026-06-20 — confirm with the airport.

Airport facts

ICAO

KJFK

Elevation

13 ft

Scheduled service

Yes

Runways

4

Longest runway

14511 ft

Terminals

To the city

• AirTrain + Long Island Rail Road → Midtown Manhattan / Penn Station or Grand Central via Jamaica · varies; AirTrain terminal-Jamaica leg about 8 min · MTA recommends LIRR + AirTrain when saving time; AirTrain connects all JFK terminals to Jamaica.
• AirTrain + subway E/J/Z → Manhattan via Jamaica / Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport · varies · Take AirTrain to Jamaica Station, then subway; MTA notes AirTrain fare is separate from subway fare.
• AirTrain + subway A → Manhattan via Howard Beach-JFK Airport · varies · Take AirTrain to Howard Beach-JFK Airport, then Far Rockaway-bound A train connection; AirTrain connects all JFK terminals.

Bus / coach

MTA bus connections are available via AirTrain stations such as Lefferts Boulevard, Jamaica and Howard Beach; direct terminal bus service is limited and may vary.

Taxi

Use official taxi stands/dispatch at terminals; Terminal 4 has an indoor taxi queue.

Train / metro

AirTrain JFK connects terminals with Jamaica Station for LIRR/subway and Howard Beach for the A subway; inter-terminal AirTrain travel is free.

Rideshare

App-based ride pickup is available at designated airport pickup areas; follow current JFK terminal signage/app instructions because locations can vary by terminal and construction.

Airport services

Cities served

Hotels near the airport