Kennedy Intl (KJFK/JFK) — New York, United States
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- Available 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes, with conditions
- Fuel
- 100LL, Jet A
- Tower
- 119.1
- Runways
- 04L/22R, 04R/22L, 13L/31R, 13R/31L
- Elevation
- 13 ft
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Section Breakdown
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: KJFK
- Name: Kennedy Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 40.639446
- Longitude: -73.77932
- Elevation: 13 ft
- Country: United States
- Municipality: New York
- IATA Code: JFK
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Distance from City: 20.8 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 04L/22R
- Designation: 04L/22R
- Dimensions: 12079 X 200
- Surface: Concrete - Grooved
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 04R/22L
- Designation: 04R/22L
- Dimensions: 8400 X 200
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LOC
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 13L/31R
- Designation: 13L/31R
- Dimensions: 10000 X 200
- Surface: Concrete
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 13R/31L
- Designation: 13R/31L
- Dimensions: 14511 X 200
- Surface: Concrete
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LOC
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.100, 123.900 MHz
- Ground: 121.650, 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 121.500, 122.950, 243.000 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 115.100 MHz
Operation Hours
Kennedy Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +1 (718) 244-3501
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.jfkairport.com/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: 00:00:00
- Close: 23:59:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: $6.33 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
- Parking Fee: $0.80 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour; first 2 hours free for international arrivals
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Peak hour surcharges may apply. Ramp fees set by FBO. International facility fees additional.
Fuel Information
- Fuel (FAA, public use): 100LL, Jet A Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew but voluntary noise abatement procedures between 2200-0700 local. Stage 2 aircraft banned. RNAV required for certain departure procedures.
Alternates
KLGA
- ICAO: KLGA
- Name: LaGuardia
- Distance (NM): 9.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
KEWR
- ICAO: KEWR
- Name: Newark Liberty Intl
- Distance (NM): 18.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
KHPN
- ICAO: KHPN
- Name: Westchester Co
- Distance (NM): 25.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
KISP
- ICAO: KISP
- Name: Long Island Mac Arthur
- Distance (NM): 32.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
KWRI
- ICAO: KWRI
- Name: Joint Base Mc Guire Dix Lakehurst
- Distance (NM): 52.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Air Force base, private use: transient aircraft need prior permission 24 hours to 7 days ahead and must arrange customs with it (NASR); permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
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United States Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
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- What is the tower frequency at KJFK?
- The tower frequency at Kennedy Intl is 119.1, 123.9 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KJFK?
- The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at Kennedy Intl. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
- Does KJFK require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
- Is customs available at KJFK?
- Yes, customs at Kennedy Intl is available from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.
- Where is KJFK located?
- Kennedy Intl (KJFK) is located in New York, United States.
- What is the IATA code for KJFK?
- The IATA code for Kennedy Intl is JFK.
- Does KJFK have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Kennedy Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 04L/22R, 04R/22L, 13L/31R, 13R/31L.
- Is KJFK a port of entry?
- Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.