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New York–JFK
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Name	John F. Kennedy International Airport
Iata	JFK
Icao	KJFK
Type	Public
Owner	Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
City served	New York City
Location	Queens, New York
Elevation ft	13
Hubs	Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, JetBlue
Coordinates	40°38′23″N 73°46′44″W

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New York–JFK

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a major international airport in Queens, New York City, operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and serving as a primary gateway for the United States to Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. The airport connects to hubs of Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and JetBlue Airways and handles traffic among other carriers like British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, Emirates, and Cathay Pacific. JFK has been central to aviation developments since post-World War II expansion, intersecting with regional infrastructure projects such as the Long Island Rail Road, the New York City Subway, and the Belt Parkway.

History

JFK opened as New York International Airport in 1948 and was later renamed for John F. Kennedy after his assassination in 1963, linking the facility to national politics involving figures such as Lyndon B. Johnson and institutions like the Federal Aviation Administration. Its development involved planners from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and civil engineers influenced by projects like the Interstate Highway System and collaborations with manufacturers including Boeing, Douglas Aircraft Company, and Lockheed Corporation. The airport’s terminals have hosted inaugural services by airlines such as Pan American World Airways and Trans World Airlines, and its runways were expanded during eras shaped by aviation regulatory actions from the Civil Aeronautics Board and later the Transportation Security Administration.

JFK comprises terminals historically numbered and renamed, including facilities used by International Air Transport Association member carriers and legacy airlines. Terminal complexes feature passenger amenities developed with contractors like Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and technology partners such as Honeywell International. Cargo operations involve carriers like FedEx and UPS Airlines and logistics companies such as DHL Express and Expeditors International. Airport services connect to medical resources like Mount Sinai Medical Center and law enforcement entities including the Port Authority Police Department, with maintenance bases for manufacturers such as General Electric and Pratt & Whitney.

As a transatlantic and transpacific hub, JFK hosts transatlantic routes operated by British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Iberia, and Aer Lingus, transpacific services by Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Korean Air, and Singapore Airlines, and long-haul operators such as Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. Domestic networks connect to hubs including Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, served by carriers like Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. The airport’s route map has been influenced by alliances such as Oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam and by global events including the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID‑19 pandemic.

Ground access options include the AirTrain JFK linking to the Long Island Rail Road and New York City Subway stations at Howard Beach–JFK Airport station and Jamaica station, bus services operated by MTA Regional Bus Operations, and connections to regional roads such as the Van Wyck Expressway and the Grand Central Parkway. Taxis regulated by the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, app-based services like Uber, Lyft, and private operators including Yellow Cab Cooperative provide point-to-point service, while intercity shuttles serve destinations such as Newark Liberty International Airport and LaGuardia Airport. Parking, rental car centers, and courtesy shuttles involve companies such as Avis Budget Group, Enterprise Holdings, and Hertz.

Operational metrics at JFK include passenger volumes, cargo throughput, and aircraft movements tracked by the Federal Aviation Administration and summarized in reports alongside statistics for LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport. Traffic patterns reflect seasonal tourism to attractions like Times Square, Statue of Liberty, and Central Park, and business travel tied to districts such as Wall Street and Midtown Manhattan. Economic studies reference input-output models used by institutions like the New York Federal Reserve and academic researchers from Columbia University and New York University, alongside industry analyses by organizations including the International Air Transport Association.

Security at JFK has involved agencies and programs such as the Transportation Security Administration, the Port Authority Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and cooperative frameworks with international partners like Interpol. Safety oversight engages the National Transportation Safety Board for incident investigations and the FAA for air traffic control provided by Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Organization. Emergency preparedness includes coordination with New York City Fire Department, Queens Hospital Center, and regional emergency management offices such as the FEMA New York Office.

JFK has influenced cultural exchanges among communities including Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, and has appeared in artistic works by creators associated with The Beatles, filmmakers from Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros., and authors chronicled by publishers like Penguin Random House. The airport’s economic role links to sectors represented by firms such as Goldman Sachs, Pfizer, IBM, and tourism promoters like NYC & Company, supporting hospitality networks including hotels managed by Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, and InterContinental Hotels Group. Regional development projects coordinate with planning bodies such as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the New York State Department of Transportation, and civic organizations like the Regional Plan Association.