New York JFK airport (JFK)
Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
John F. Kennedy International Airport, opened on July 1, 1948, is one of the busiest in the country. Along with Newark and LaGuardia airports, it serves the entire New York and New Jersey metropolitan area. It operates domestic and international flights worldwide.
Official Website: jfkairport.com - FACEBOOK - X
Number of Terminals - 5 - Terminals 1, 4, 5, 7, and 8, open 24 hours.
A free train (AirTrain) connects all terminals, parking lots, and car rental facilities. See more >>
Annual passenger traffic: 63.3 million passengers went through it in 2024.
Tel: +1 718 244 4444
On the Arrivals level of all terminals, there are welcome centers and information booths. Additionally, in the Arrivals area of Terminals 4, 7, and 8, there are travelers aid desks (Tel +1 718 656 4870).
Location
The airport is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, 26 km (16 miles) southeast of Midtown Manhattan.
See MapParking services at New York JFK airport (JFK)
There are 6 lots for short- and long-term stays, connected to each other and to all terminals through the free AirTrain. Charging stations for electric vehicles are available. There is also a free passenger pickup area (Cell Phone Lot) located 5 minutes from all terminals, and a no-charge pickup and drop-off area (Free Wait Lot) at the Lefferts Blvd station, accessible via the AirTrain.
Short-term / Daily Garages
- Federal Circle Station Lot (prepaid)
- Yellow Garage (next to Terminal 5)
- Blue Garage (next to Terminal 4)
- Orange Garage (next to Terminal 7, temporarily closed)
- Red Garage (next to Terminal 8)
Long-term Lot
Located on Lefferts Boulevard, approximately 6.5 km from the terminals.
Accesible Parking*
Designated parking spaces for customers with reduced mobility are available in each short-term garage, near the terminal entrances, and in the long-term lot, near the Howard Beach and Lefferts Boulevard stations.
*Official disability license plates or other official permits issued by a municipality or state of residence are required.
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Facilities for passengers with special needs
The facilities include ramps, adapted phones and restrooms, designated spaces in the parking lots near the terminal entrances, accessible drinking fountains, and service animal relief areas. Transportation systems are accessible for passengers with reduced mobility. Inform your airline in advance about any special needs.
Latest updates: August 25, 2025
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