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John F. Kennedy International Airport
NameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATAJFK
ICAOKJFK
FAAJFK
OwnerPort Authority of New York and New Jersey
City-servedNew York metropolitan area
LocationQueens, New York City
Opened1948 (as New York International Airport)
HubAmerican Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue
Elevation ft13
Coordinates40, 38, 23, N...
Websitehttps://www.jfkairport.com

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a major international airport serving New York City and the broader New York metropolitan area. Located in the borough of Queens, it is the busiest of the six airports in the New York airport system and a primary gateway for international travel into the United States. Operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the airport features six active terminals, four runways, and covers an area of 4,930 acres.

History

The airport was originally developed as Idlewild Airport on the site of the former Idlewild Beach Golf Course and opened in 1948 as New York International Airport. Its development was a key post-war project overseen by Robert Moses and the Port of New York Authority to relieve congestion at LaGuardia Airport. The facility was renamed in December 1963 following the assassination of John F. Kennedy to honor the late president. Significant architectural milestones include the 1962 opening of the landmark TWA Flight Center, designed by Eero Saarinen, and the later development of the International Arrivals Building.

Terminals

The airport's passenger facilities are organized into six terminals numbered 1, 4, 5, 7, and 8, with Terminal 6 demolished in 2011. Terminals are connected by the AirTrain JFK and shuttle buses. Major redevelopment projects are ongoing, including the new Terminal One on the sites of the old Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, and the expansion of Terminal 4, operated by JFKIAT and originally designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The historic TWA Hotel now occupies the restored TWA Flight Center.

Airlines and destinations

As a global hub, the airport is a base for American Airlines at Terminal 8, Delta Air Lines at Terminal 4, and JetBlue at Terminal 5. It hosts a vast array of international carriers such as British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, Korean Air, and Emirates. The airport is a focal point for the Oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance global alliances, offering non-stop flights to destinations across six continents including London, Tokyo, Dubai, and São Paulo.

Runways and infrastructure

The airfield consists of four runways: 4L/22R, 4R/22L, 13L/31R, and 13R/31L, with the two longest exceeding 12,000 feet to accommodate the largest aircraft like the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747. The airport features extensive cargo facilities, making it a key node for air freight, with major operators including FedEx Express and UPS Airlines. The JFK International Air Terminal consortium manages the significant Terminal 4 complex, and the entire airport is undergoing a $19 billion modernization program.

Ground transportation

Primary access is provided by the AirTrain JFK, an automated people mover system that connects all terminals to the New York City Subway and the Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica and Howard Beach stations. Numerous MTA Regional Bus Operations routes, including the Q3, Q6, Q7, Q10, and B15 buses, serve the airport. Road access is via the Van Wyck Expressway, the Belt Parkway, and the JFK Expressway, with taxi, rideshare, and rental car services widely available.

Accidents and incidents

The airport has been the site of several notable aviation accidents. These include the 1960 mid-air collision of Eastern Air Lines Flight 375 with a flock of starlings, the 1975 crash of Eastern Air Lines Flight 66 attributed to wind shear, and the 1990 Avianca Flight 52 crash in Cove Neck due to fuel exhaustion. A significant terrorist incident was the 2007 foiled plot to bomb the American Airlines fuel supply system at the airport.

Category:Airports in New York City Category:Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Category:Transportation in Queens