John F. Kennedy International Airport (airport code JFK) is located in Queens, in southeastern New York City, approximately 19 kilometres from Lower Manhattan. It is commonly known simply as “Kennedy” or “JFK.” The airport’s official website is located at: http://www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/kennedy.html.

For those who wish to drive to or from the airport, detailed directions can be obtained through their website by clicking here: http://www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/ken_directions.html and entering the address of your starting point or destination. Parking at JFK is plentiful and there are many options. Details about these options can be found here: http://www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/ken_parking.html.

The airport can also be accessed by numerous forms of public transportation including trains, buses, taxis, and van service. For detailed information about the many different modes of transportation available, click here: http://www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/ken_transportation.html.

JFK airport is the busiest in the New York Metropolitan area and one of the busiest in the world for both passengers and cargo. It has a total of eight passenger terminals and is the base of operations for JetBlue Airways, and is also a major international hub for Delta Airlines and American Airlines. Nearly 100 airlines from over 50 countries routinely operate from JFK. In addition nearly 100 cargo companies operate out of JFK. It is widely known as an international gateway airport in the United States.

JFK has numerous amenities available for its visitors. These include restaurants that range from fast food to fine dining and too many stores to list. To view the long list of shops and dining options available click here: http://www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/ken_retail.html.

The airport also offers currency exchange, on-site car rental information and there are over a dozen hotels in the immediate area catering to JFK travellers whose accommodations range from economy to luxury.

Information about arriving flights can be obtained by clicking here: http://tracker.flightview.com/htNYNJPA/default.asp?customer=NYNJPA&mode=ARRIVALS&airport=JFK. For information on departing flights click here: http://tracker.flightview.com/htNYNJPA/default.asp?customer=NYNJPA&mode=DEPARTURES&airport=JFK.