Hubs
Major
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Hub Overview
Passengers
62.5M
Destinations
185
Connectivity
85/100
Transit
fair
Hub Airlines
DL
Delta Air Lines
primary
B6
JetBlue Airways
primary
Alliance Presence
SkyTeam
Terminal & Lounges
Terminal Overview
JFK has six terminals (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8). Terminal 1 is being rebuilt. Terminal 4 is the largest, handling Delta and many international carriers.
Lounge Highlights
The Delta Sky Club in Terminal 4 has a sky deck with runway views. The TWA Hotel in the restored 1962 TWA Flight Center offers day-use rooms.
Transit Tips
- Delta uses Terminal 4 (international) and Terminal 2; JetBlue operates from Terminal 5 (T5).
- The AirTrain connects all terminals in a loop; ride is free within the airport.
- There is no airside connection between most terminals; re-clearing security is often needed.
- The new Terminal One (replacing T1) is the largest international terminal project in the US.
- Allow at least 90 minutes for inter-terminal connections during peak hours.
Ground Transport
The AirTrain connects to the LIRR at Jamaica Station (30 min to Penn Station) and the NYC Subway at Sutphin Blvd. Total fare is about $10.75.
Fun Facts
- JFK was originally called Idlewild Airport and renamed in 1963 after President Kennedy.
- The TWA Flight Center, designed by Eero Saarinen in 1962, is now a retro-themed hotel.
- JFK handles more international passengers than any other airport in North America.