John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK Airport Code) | IATA & ICAO Details, Terminals & Map

Airport Overview

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a key aviation facility serving the region of New York City, United States. It is officially identified by the IATA code JFK and ICAO code KJFK. The airport is situated at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above mean sea level. It operates within the America/New_York timezone, allowing travelers to synchronize their flight itineraries accordingly. The airfield configuration consists of 4 runways, designed to accommodate various types of aircraft operations. Nearby alternative gateways include LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), which can be considered for regional or international transit.

Key Data

Elevation 13 ft

Coordinates 40.641, -73.778

Timezone America/New_York

Runways 4

Connections

Terminal Change & Customs You must collect bags upon international arrival, clear customs, and use the AirTrain for terminal changes. Allow 4h minimum.

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Lounges & Services

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Delta Sky Club

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Terminal 4, Concourse B • 05:00 - 23:00

Large lounge with outdoor Sky Deck, showers, and full bar.

Transport & Connections

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AirTrain JFK PANYNJ

Monorail

AirTrain JFK Port Authority NYNJ

Metro / Subway

Subway Line E MTA

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Nearby Airports

LaGuardia Airport LGA Newark Liberty International Airport EWR Westchester County Airport HPN Long Island MacArthur Airport ISP Atlantic City International Airport ACY Philadelphia International PHL

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FAQ

The IATA code for John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK. Its ICAO code is KJFK.

John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in or near New York City, US. View the map on this page for exact coordinates and terminal details.

John F. Kennedy International Airport operates in the local time zone. You can convert airport local times using our <a href="/en/timezone-converter">Airport Timezone Converter</a>.

Minimum Connection Times (MCT) at John F. Kennedy International Airport vary based on Schengen/non-Schengen status and terminal transfers. Verify transfer times with our <a href="/en/mct-checker">MCT Checker Tool</a>.