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JFK Airport or John F. Kennedy International Airport was originally opened as New York International Airport in 1948. The name was changed to John F. Kennedy International in 1963 after the late President of the United States. It is one of the busiest airports in the country, if not the world. More than 30 million people enter and leave this airport each year. It has 9 terminals and serves more than 80 airlines. It was recently renovated and the international terminal was given a “facelift”. If you are flying to New York for a visit, or just stopping by, you are most likely going to JFK airport “where America meets the world.” The other airport serving this area is LaGuardia in Newark, NJ. Here is information that will be useful to you on your travels if you go down that road.
Where is it located?
JFK Airport is located in the Queens borough of New York City, about 15 miles southeast of the central part of the city. Because many people in the city do not have cars and visitors may not have their own transportation, there are many other transportation options for people to travel to and from the airport.
Information about JFK airport terminals:
There is a central terminal surrounded by all other terminals. Each of the terminals has its own parking lot and each one is color-coded to differentiate it from the other terminals. If you are traveling to the airport, you should plan enough time to get from the central terminal to the terminal where your airline is located. You should also contact JFK airport to make sure there are no closings or parking restrictions before you depart to avoid unnecessary waiting or missing your flight. To travel quickly between the parking lot and the terminals, there are several options, most of them free: you can use AirTran that runs every 2-4 minutes, Autolink (which is free for travelers who have a fast connection) and also a group bus which is free but must be contacted by the airline. The only payment option at JFK airport is a taxi.
Transportation around the airport:
Ground transportation is the way most people get around JFK airport. You can travel by taxi, limousine, shuttle, bus, or rental car. There are booths to assist you with all your transportation needs on the ground floor of each terminal. You can get information on how long it will take to get to the parking lot or terminal of your choice at JFK airport. If you are parking at JFK, you will find color-coded parking and traffic signs that are color-coordinated with the terminals. If you have chosen to rent a car, you can get free transportation from the car rental company to where you need to go at JFK Airport.
Other airport amenities:
You can polish your shoes, buy a bouquet of flowers, have a bite to eat, pick up a newspaper or book to read, hook up a luggage cart, seek student assistance, access banking services, look up information on local hotels, and even visit one of the four chapels of the place. There is also information for immigrants, currency exchange and also conference facilities. You may never have to leave the airport.
If you are lucky enough to visit John F. Kennedy International Airport, be sure to take advantage of all the services and amenities available to make your trip as pleasant as possible.