Airport code

JFK Airport Code, John F. Kennedy International Airport

JFK is the IATA code for John F. Kennedy International Airport, one of the world's busiest airports, serving New York, United States. Airlines and booking systems use JFK, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code KJFK. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 40.64° N, 73.78° W.

City
New York
Continent
North America
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
40.63945, -73.77932
Elevation
13 ft
Runways
4
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the New York airport code?

The airport code for John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code KJFK, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It ranks among the busiest airports in the world by scheduled connections, sitting at number 9 in our dataset. Its ICAO code KJFK begins with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States.

Where is JFK?

John F. Kennedy International Airport serves New York, United States. It is close to sea level at 13 ft (4 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at JFK

It has 4 runways. The longest is 14,511 ft (4.42 km), designated 13R/31L.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for New York?

The IATA airport code for John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York is JFK. Its ICAO code is KJFK.

What is the 3-letter code for New York?

The 3-letter IATA code for John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York is JFK.

What airport is JFK?

JFK is John F. Kennedy International Airport, located in New York, United States.

What country is JFK in?

JFK (John F. Kennedy International Airport) is in United States.

Where is JFK airport located?

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is in New York, United States, at coordinates 40.63945, -73.77932.

What is the ICAO code for John F. Kennedy International Airport?

The ICAO code for John F. Kennedy International Airport is KJFK. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code JFK.

What is the difference between JFK and KJFK?

JFK is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. KJFK is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

Other airports in New York and United States and the wider region:

Popular routes from JFK

Distance and typical flight time from John F. Kennedy International Airport to other airports it connects with:

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