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KJFKJFK · INTL AIRPORT

John F. Kennedy International Airport

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US-NY, United States40.63945, -73.77932
Before you flyPPR recorded as not required · verifyConfirm directly before planning
Operator-published LDA— mDeclared distance not confirmed
Stored runway13R/31L4,423 × 61 m
Published weekday hoursConfirm directlyLocal time · exceptions below
Published information with sources. Confirm current AIP, NOTAMs and arrangements before flying.View sources
I’m planning the flightHours, runway, radios & permissionI’m flying as a passengerArrival, driver, lounges & onward travel
01 / PLAN YOUR VISIT

Make it your briefing.

Use the published evidence to prepare the questions that still need a live answer.

Planning aid only; aircraft suitability is not assessed.
CONFIRM BEFORE COMMITTING

PPR recorded as not required · verify

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Airport-published contact
PUBLISHED WINDOW

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America/New_York
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Calculated daylightNot confirmed–Not confirmed
0006121824

Hours are an operator-published claim. Confirm exceptions and availability. Daylight is calculated from the canonical coordinates.

Airport-published hours
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Weather and NOTAMs are intentionally linked out, not cached as current here.

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AIRPORT RECORD

The airfield at a glance.

Stored airport records · verify current status and operating information before flight.

Runways and helicopter landing areas
Landing areaDimensionsSurfaceStatus / limits
13R/31L4,423 m × 61 mCONCRETEConfirm current availability
04L/22R3,681.7 m × 61 mCONCRETEConfirm current availability
13L/31R3,048 m × 61 mCONCRETEConfirm current availability
04R/22L2,560.3 m × 61 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
Services and planning constraints · availability is not a reservation
Airport statusOPERATIONAL
Stored service hoursNot confirmed
Fuel gradesNot confirmed
FBOs / handlingProvider not confirmed
MaintenanceProvider not confirmed
PPR / noticeNotice period not confirmed
Aircraft weight / wingspanNot confirmed / Not confirmed
Customs / immigrationCustoms not confirmed · Immigration not confirmed — confirm notice and service hours.
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02 / RUNWAY & RADIOS

Runway distances, side by side.

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Airport-published declared distances · metres · verify current AIP
RunwayLDALandingTORATake-off runTODATake-off distanceASDAAccelerate-stopEvidence
Operator-declared distances not confirmed. Stored runways and landing areas are listed in the airport record.

Declared distances are not available in the published layer.

Not current AIP data. Verify declared distances against the current national AIP and NOTAMs before operational use.

Airport-published runway page
03 / ON THE GROUND

Plan the turnaround.

Published services are availability claims, not reservations.

AIRCRAFT

Arrange your uplift

Fuel availability is not captured.

Published fuel information
CREW

Confirm access to crew facilities

Crew facilities are not captured.

Published crew facilities
HANDLING

Coordinate every service

Services not captured. Confirm availability and price.

Airport-published source

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PASSENGERS / ARRIVAL & ONWARD TRAVEL

From your front door to the aircraft.

Practical arrangements for you, your driver and your flight provider.

Published passenger information · confirm arrangements for your trip
Your questionWhat is publishedWhat to arrange
Where should my driver go?Arrival postcode not confirmedUse the arrival postcode, not the postal address. Confirm your meeting point.
How long is the onward journey?Journey estimates unavailableAirport estimates, not live travel times. Allow for traffic and transfer arrangements.
Taxi or private-hire pickup?Pickup arrangements not confirmedAgree a pickup time and meeting point with your driver.
Can my car reach the aircraft?Aircraft-side vehicle access not confirmedArrange access in advance; do not assume unrestricted airside entry.
Where can I park my car?Passenger parking price not confirmedConfirm access and duration. This is not aircraft parking.
Arriving from abroad?Border-clearance facilities not confirmedAsk your operator about documents, eligibility and notice; no clearance time is established here.
What is available before departure?Passenger facilities not confirmedAsk your flight provider when to arrive and which lounge to use.
Travelling with a pet?Pet arrangements not confirmedConfirm directly before booking.
Staying overnight?Partner hotel not confirmedBook separately; room availability and transfer arrangements are not established.
Need step-free access or assistance?Detailed accessibility information not confirmedTell your flight provider about mobility, boarding and assistance needs before booking.
04 / YOUR CHECKLIST

Turn unknowns into useful questions.

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0 of 4 reviewed · saved for this page visit only

Useful because every claim is inspectable.

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John F. Kennedy International Airport, US — INTL AIRPORT
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Full airport record

KJFK · JFK

Overview

Geography
ARP coordinates
40.6394, -73.7793
Elevation
13 ft (3.96 m)
Timezone
America/New_York
Operations
Customs
—
Immigration
—
24h operations
No
PPR required
No
Curfew
—
ARFF (ICAO)
—
Status
OPERATIONAL
Identifiers
  • ICAOKJFK
  • IATAJFK
  • Local codeJFK
  • GPS codeKJFK

Runways (4)

13R/31L4,423 m × 61 m · CONCRETE
Geometry
Length4,423 m (14,511 ft)
Width61 m
SurfaceCONCRETE
Runway ends
13R
Heading121°T
Threshold elev.3.96 m
Threshold40.6484, -73.8167
Displaced threshold622.7 m
31L
Heading301°T
Threshold elev.3.96 m
Threshold40.6279, -73.7716
Displaced threshold994.6 m
04L/22R3,682 m × 61 m · CONCRETE
Geometry
Length3,682 m (12,079 ft)
Width61 m
SurfaceCONCRETE
Runway ends
04L
Heading31°T
Threshold elev.3.66 m
Threshold40.6220, -73.7856
Displaced threshold141.1 m
22R
Heading211°T
Threshold elev.3.96 m
Threshold40.6488, -73.7647
Displaced threshold821.7 m
13L/31R3,048 m × 61 m · CONCRETE
Geometry
Length3,048 m (10,000 ft)
Width61 m
SurfaceCONCRETE
Runway ends
13L
Heading121°T
Threshold elev.3.96 m
Threshold40.6578, -73.7902
Displaced threshold275.8 m
31R
Heading301°T
Threshold elev.3.96 m
Threshold40.6437, -73.7593
Displaced threshold313.9 m
04R/22L2,560 m × 61 m
Geometry
Length2,560 m (8,400 ft)
Width61 m
Runway ends
04R
Heading31°T
Threshold elev.3.96 m
Threshold40.6254, -73.7703
22L
Heading211°T
Threshold elev.3.96 m
Threshold40.6452, -73.7549

ATC frequencies

Tower
  • 119.100 MHzKENNEDY TWR
  • 123.900 MHzTWR ALT
Ground
  • 121.650 MHzGND ALT
  • 121.900 MHzGND
Approach
  • 125.700 MHzNEW YORK APP (ROBER)
  • 127.400 MHzNEW YORK APPROACH (CAMRN)
  • 132.400 MHzNEW YORK APPROACH (FINAL)
Departure
  • 135.900 MHzNEW YORK DEP
ATIS
  • 115.100 MHzATIS
About this airport
How many runways does John F. Kennedy International Airport have?

John F. Kennedy International Airport (ICAO KJFK) has 4 runways on record; the longest runway measures 4,423 m (14,511 ft).

What is the elevation of John F. Kennedy International Airport?

John F. Kennedy International Airport (ICAO KJFK) sits at an elevation of 4 m (13 ft) above mean sea level.

What are John F. Kennedy International Airport's ICAO and IATA codes?

John F. Kennedy International Airport uses ICAO code KJFK and IATA code JFK.

What timezone does John F. Kennedy International Airport operate on?

John F. Kennedy International Airport (ICAO KJFK) operates on America/New_York local time.

How many ATC frequencies are published for John F. Kennedy International Airport?

John F. Kennedy International Airport (ICAO KJFK) has 9 published ATC frequencies, spread across 5 service types.

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