Large airport · New York, United States
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Kennedy International Airport is the primary international airport serving the New York metropolitan area. Its IATA code is JFK. Its ICAO code is KJFK. It has 4 runways, longest 14,511 ft (PEM). Elevation 13 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | New York, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | JFK |
| ICAO code | KJFK |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 4 runways, longest 14,511 ft (PEM) |
| Elevation | 13 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 40.6394° N, 73.7793° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What John F. Kennedy International Airport is known for
Kennedy International Airport is the primary international airport serving the New York metropolitan area.
Official website: https://www.jfkairport.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to John F. Kennedy International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Brooklyn Bridge · United States · 12.3 miles away
- Grand Central Terminal · United States · 13.0 miles away
- Empire State Building · United States · 13.2 miles away
- Central Park · United States · 13.9 miles away
- Statue of Liberty · United States · 14.3 miles away
- Liberty Bell · United States · 86.6 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to John F. Kennedy International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Bayswater Point State Park · United States · 2.1 miles away
- Shirley Chisholm State Park · United States · 5.1 miles away
- Valley Stream State Park · United States · 5.2 miles away
- Hempstead Lake State Park · United States · 7.9 miles away
- Gantry Plaza State Park · United States · 11.9 miles away
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park · United States · 12.2 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
LaGuardia Airport
10.7 miles awayNew York Skyports Inc Seaplane Base
12.1 miles awayEast 34th Street Heliport
12.4 miles awayDowntown Skyport Heliport
12.7 miles awayWest 30th Street Heliport
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Frequently asked questions
What is John F. Kennedy International Airport?
Kennedy International Airport is the primary international airport serving the New York metropolitan area.
What is the airport code for John F. Kennedy International Airport?
John F. Kennedy International Airport — its IATA code is JFK and its ICAO code is KJFK.
Where is John F. Kennedy International Airport located?
John F. Kennedy International Airport serves New York, United States. Its coordinates are 40.6394° N, 73.7793° W.
How high is John F. Kennedy International Airport?
John F. Kennedy International Airport sits at 13 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3622
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.