The JFK Airport or the John F. Kennedy International Airport was originally opened as the 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. Over 30 million people fly in and out of this airport every year. It has 9 terminals and serves over 80 airlines. It was recently renovated and the international terminal was given a face lift. If you fly into New York for a visit, or just passing through on a layover, chances are that you will go to JFK Airport where America meets the world. The other airport that serves this area is LaGuardia in Newark, NJ. Here is some information that will be helpful to you in your travels if you happen to pass that way.

Where Is It Located?

The 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 Regarding The Terminals of the JFK Airport:

There is one Central terminal surrounded by all of the other terminals. Each of the separate terminals has its own parking lot and each is color coded to differentiate it from the other terminals. If you are traveling to the airport, you should plan plenty of time to get from the Central terminal to the terminal where your airline is located. You should also contact the JFK airport to make sure that there are no parking lot closures or restrictions before you leave to avoid any unnecessary waiting or missing your flight. In order to travel quickly between parking and terminals there are several options-most of them free: you can use AirTran which runs every 2-4 minutes, Autolink (which is free for travelers who have a quick connection) and also a group bus that is free but must be contacted by the airline. The only paying option at the JFK airport is a taxi.

Transportation Around The Airport:

Ground transportation is the way that most people get around the JFK Airport. You can travel by taxi, limousine, shuttle, bus, or rental car. There are booths to help you with all of your transportation needs on the ground floor of each terminal. You can get information about how long it will take to get to the parking lot or the terminal of your choice at JFK Airport. If you are parking at JFK you will find color coded traffic and parking signs that are coordinated with the colors of the terminals. If you have opted to rent a car, you can get free transportation from the rental car company to wherever you need to go in JFK Airport.

Other Airport Amenities:

You can get your shoes shined, buy a bouquet of flowers, get a bite to eat, pick up a newspaper or book to read, snag a baggage cart, find student assistance, access banking services, look up information about local hotels, and even visit one of the four on-site chapels. 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, make sure that you take advantage of all of the services and amenities that are available to make your trip as enjoyable as possible.