John F. Kennedy International Airport — New York, United States
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Distance & flight time from JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the largest of the three major airports serving the New York City area and the busiest international air gateway in the United States by passenger volume. It opened in 1948 as New York International Airport, commonly called Idlewild after the golf course it replaced, and was renamed in December 1963 in memory of President John F. Kennedy. Its ICAO code, KJFK, follows the standard US pattern of prefixing a "K" to the airport's three-letter IATA identifier. JFK is built on Jamaica Bay in Queens and operates four runways.
Runways at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 12079 ft (3682 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | PEM |
| 04R/22L | 8400 ft (2560 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | ASP |
| 13L/31R | 10000 ft (3048 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | PEM |
| 13R/31L | 14511 ft (4423 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | PEM |
Radio frequencies for John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | NEW YORK APP (ROBER) | 125.7 MHz |
| APP | NEW YORK APPROACH (CAMRN) | 127.4 MHz |
| APP | NEW YORK APPROACH (FINAL) | 132.4 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 115.1 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 135.05 MHz |
| DEP | NEW YORK DEP | 135.9 MHz |
| GND | GND ALT | 121.65 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| RDO | NEW YORK RDO | 115.9 MHz |
| TWR | KENNEDY TWR | 119.1 MHz |
| TWR | TWR ALT | 123.9 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — 17.2 km (10.7 mi)
- Republic Airport (FRG) — 32.3 km (20.1 mi)
- Teterboro Airport (TEB) — 33.3 km (20.7 mi)
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) — 33.5 km (20.8 mi)
- Westchester County Airport (HPN) — 47.9 km (29.8 mi)
- Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) — 56.4 km (35.0 mi)
- Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) — 59.7 km (37.1 mi)
- Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) — 80.1 km (49.8 mi)
The JFK airport code is one of the most searched airport identifiers in the world, given John F. Kennedy International's role as New York's primary international gateway. Travelers use the JFK code when booking flights, tracking baggage, or comparing it with the city's other airport codes, LGA and EWR.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for John F. Kennedy International Airport?
The IATA code for John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK.
What is the ICAO code for John F. Kennedy International Airport?
The ICAO code for John F. Kennedy International Airport is KJFK. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.