Facilities Ranking
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Environmental Ranking
• Region: North America
• Country/State: United States (New York)
• City/Town: New York City (Queens)
• Website: https://www.jfkairport.com
• Type of Airport: International
• Airport code/s:
o IATA: JFK
o ICAO: KJFK
• Terminals:
– Terminal 1 (international carriers)
– Terminal 4 (major international terminal; Delta hub for long-haul)
– Terminal 5 (JetBlue hub)
– Terminal 7 (international; redevelopment pending)
– Terminal 8 (American Airlines hub)
(major terminal consolidation and redevelopment program underway)
• Passenger numbers:
– ~62–64 million passengers (calendar year 2024)
Parking
• Short-term: Multi-storey garages at each terminal
• Long-term: Economy parking with AirTrain access; pre-booking available
• Valet: Official valet parking available at select terminals (premium paid)
Hotel
• On site:
– TWA Hotel (on airport property; airside views, landside access)
• Nearby:
– Extensive hotel cluster in Jamaica, Howard Beach and along Belt Parkway
Other facilities
• Restaurants/cafes: Extensive US and international dining across all terminals
• Bars: Numerous licensed bars, lounges and cafés airside
• Lounges: Delta Sky Clubs, Delta One Lounge (T4), American Admirals Club & Flagship Lounge, Primeclass, airline partner lounges
• Duty-free shops: Large duty-free retail areas in international terminals
• Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Souvenirs, bookstores, convenience stores and pharmacies
• On-site travel agent: Limited; airline service desks and airport information counters instead
• Help desk/Lost & found: Airport information desks and Port Authority lost & found services
• Car rental: Consolidated rental car facilities connected via AirTrain
• Taxi/transport to city: Yellow taxis, ride-hailing, AirTrain JFK to NYC Subway & LIRR, buses
• Baby/parent room: Nursing rooms and family facilities throughout terminals
• Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free Wi-Fi airport-wide; extensive charging points; business services via lounges
• Gym: No public terminal gym; fitness facilities available at TWA Hotel
• Beauty center/hairdresser: Limited grooming and wellness services
• Other facilities: Medical clinics, prayer/quiet rooms, pet relief areas, aviation museum access (TWA Hotel)
• Biometric check-in: Extensive biometric boarding and facial recognition used by Delta, American and international carriers
• Biometric customs: US CBP facial-recognition processing and automated passport control
Disabled/accessibility
• Free PRM assistance available; request via airline in advance
• Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrival halls
• Fully step-free terminals with ramps, elevators and wide circulation areas
• Accessible parking in terminal garages
• Accessible toilets throughout airport
• Visual paging, TTY phones and hearing loops in select areas
• Assistance dogs permitted
• Support for non-visible disabilities via trained staff
• AirTrain stations and terminals equipped with tactile paving and audible announcements
Runways
• Runway 04L/22R
• Runway 04R/22L
• Runway 13L/31R
• Runway 13R/31L
Length/Width
• 04L/22R: ~3,682 m × 61 m
• 04R/22L: ~2,560 m × 61 m
• 13L/31R: ~3,048 m × 46 m
• 13R/31L: ~4,442 m × 61 m
• Supports long-haul widebody and Code F operations
Grooving of runways
• Grooved runway surfaces across primary runways
• Advanced drainage systems mitigate hydroplaning risk
• Surface specifications published in FAA Airport/Facility Directory
ILS/CAT capability
• ILS installed on all primary runway ends
• CAT II and CAT III capability available
• Among the most robust low-visibility-capable airports globally
Navigation aids
• ILS with PAPI visual guidance
• VOR/DME navigation aids
• RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs and STARs
• ASDE-X surface radar and NextGen ATC systems
Low-visibility operations
– Comprehensive Low Visibility Procedures (LVP)
– Frequent CAT II/III operations during fog and snow
– Airspace congestion amplifies weather impacts
On-time departures (OTP) data
• Airport-level OTP varies significantly by season
• OTP influenced by:
– Dense New York airspace
– Weather disruptions
– High runway utilisation and ground-delay programs
Airfield restrictions
• No curfew
• Noise abatement procedures apply
• Slot-controlled airport
• Operational constraints due to surrounding development and airspace complexity
• Planned runway and taxiway maintenance managed via NOTAMs
Aircraft maintenance
• Major aircraft maintenance facilities on site
• Significant Delta TechOps and American Airlines maintenance presence
• Line and limited heavy maintenance for narrowbody and widebody fleets
• Oversight by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
• Port Authority of New York and New Jersey targets net-zero airport operations by 2050
• Extensive fixed electrical ground power reduces aircraft APU usage
• Terminal-wide LED lighting and advanced HVAC optimisation
• Comprehensive recycling, composting and waste-diversion programs
Renewable energy use
• On-site solar photovoltaic installations on parking structures and airport land
• Off-site renewable electricity procurement via power purchase agreements
• Energy efficiency and renewables form the core emissions-reduction strategy
Availability of biofuel alternatives
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) available through airline-driven initiatives
• Delta, JetBlue and American participate in SAF procurement and demonstration programs at JFK
• No airport-mandated SAF blending requirement
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
• Environmental management of Jamaica Bay wetlands
• Stormwater treatment and water-quality monitoring programs
• Wildlife hazard management balancing aviation safety and coastal ecosystem protection
Sustainable transportation
• Very high public-transport access via AirTrain JFK and rail/subway connections
• Promotion of shared transport over private vehicles
• Electrification of airport-owned and ground-service vehicle fleets underway
• EV charging infrastructure available in airport parking facilities
Green building design
• New terminal developments designed to LEED Gold standards
• Extensive daylighting, high-performance glazing and efficient HVAC
• Lifecycle carbon reduction embedded in $19bn airport redevelopment program
• Sustainability criteria applied across all Port Authority airport projects
