Simple Flying

New York JFK Airport

Formerly known as Idlewind Airport, New York JFK is one of the most well-known airports in the world. The airline acts as a hub for traffic from across the Americas and from across the Atlantic. (Featured Image: British Airways)

britishairways_216862008867490 (1)
New York JFK Airport

IATA/ICAO Code
JFK/KJFK
Country
United States
CEO
Rick Cotton (Executive Director of Port Authority of NY and NJ)
Passenger Count
16,630,642 (2020)
Runways
4L/22R - 3,682m (12,079 ft) | 4R/22L - 2,560m (8,400 ft) | 13L/31R - 3,048m (10,000 ft) | 13R/31L - 4,423m (14,511 ft)
Terminals
Terminal 1 | Terminal 2 | Terminal 4 | Terminal 5 | Terminal 7 | Terminal 8

latest

JetBlue Airbus A321 A Defining MoMint 1
JetBlue Has Cut CO2 Emissions By 6% Since 2019 Despite Increased Capacity

The airline is looking for a way to fly back to profitable levels.

By 
Japan Airlines Airbus A350-1000 1
Japan Airlines Has Operated Its 1st Airbus A350-1000 Flight To New York JFK

The route will see A350-1000 service every other day until upping to a daily in March.

By 
United Airlines Boeing 757-200 1
Why Doesn't United Airlines Fly To JFK Airport?

What did the carrier's historic operation at JFK look like, and why did it come to an end?

By 
A British Airways Airbus A380 parked at a gate at London Heathrow Airport. 1
Top 5: London Heathrow Airport's Busiest Routes In 2023

Out of the top five busiest routes, two have two airlines operating Airbus A380s.

By 
Uzbekistan Airways 787-8 landing1 1
Different: Uzbekistan Airways Grows New York Flights To Highest Level Yet

Despite serving JFK since 1995, it has never had as many flights as it will this summer.

By 
A Norse Atlantic Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner 1
USA
Wow: London Now Has 28 Daily New York JFK Flights

Never have there been so many services.

By 
A view of the apron at John F. Kennedy International airport with multiple parked Delta Air Lines' planes and the control tower in background. 1
Romantic Getaway? These Airlines Offer Direct Flights To Rome From The USA

Most US airlines operate seasonal routes to the famous city.

By 
Norse Atlantic UK 789 landing-1 1
More Cuts: Boston & Washington Dulles Exit Norse Atlantic's Network

But, London Gatwick-JFK flights have doubled.

By 
A Delta Airbus A350 flying in the sky. 1
Atlanta Is Delta Air Lines’ Top Airport For Widebody Flights This Winter

JFK returns to being first this summer as equipment is redeployed to Europe to capitalize on the high transatlantic demand.

By 
View of Delta Air Lines Terminal at New York-JFK Airport. 1
Protesters Reportedly Attempt To Shut Down New York-JFK Airport By Launching Balloon

It is unclear whether the balloon was directly related to the protests.

By 
A Norse Atlantic Boeing 787-9 1
HiSky A330-200 YR-KID 1
Emirates Airbus A380 1
East Coast Reshuffle: Emirates Alters US Airbus A380 Schedule

The double-decker is returning to two routes.

By 
Virgin A350-1000 landing 3.2 1
27 Daily Flights: Inside The Enormous London To New York JFK Market Next Summer

Never have so many days had 27 daily departures to JFK.

By 
G-VPOP Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1041 (6) (2) 1
Party In The USA: Virgin Atlantic Increases American Capacity For Summer 2024

Virgin Atlantic will increase its capacity to New York's JFK and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) this next summer.

By 
A JetBlue AIrcraft takes off as a Delta Air Lines aircraft waits on the apron In Los Angeles. 1
6 Of The Best Flights From LAX To NYC

Over 40 daily flights connect Los Angeles to two major airports in the New York area.

By 
UA CHC launch1-1 1
The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week

Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.

By 
A JetBlue Airways Airbus A220-300 flying.  1
A closeup of the nose of an Air India Boeing 787. 1
Air India Lounges In Delhi And New York JFK To Get A Makeover

The airline aims to improve the lounge experience of its passengers in India and abroad.

By 
Boeing 737 Taxiing At Newark Airport 1
Why Does The New York Area Have So Many Airports?

The Big Apple certainly needs all the capacity that it can handle!

By  and
See more articles +