John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Codes, Runways & Location
John F. Kennedy International Airport (IATA: JFK · ICAO: KJFK) is a large airport serving New York, United States. It lies at 40.6394° N, 73.7793° W, 13 ft (4 m) above sea level.
Overview of John F. Kennedy International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of New York in United States. It is identified by the IATA code JFK and the ICAO code KJFK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
John F. Kennedy International Airport has 4 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4423 m (14511 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 13 ft (4 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being LaGuardia Airport (LGA) about 17 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,423 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about John F. Kennedy International Airport
Where is John F. Kennedy International Airport located?
John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in New York, United States. Its coordinates are 40.6394° N, 73.7793° W.
What is the airport code for John F. Kennedy International Airport?
John F. Kennedy International Airport has an IATA code of JFK and an ICAO code of KJFK.
How long is the runway at John F. Kennedy International Airport?
John F. Kennedy International Airport's longest runway is about 4423 m (14511 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does John F. Kennedy International Airport have?
John F. Kennedy International Airport has 4 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is John F. Kennedy International Airport a major airport?
John F. Kennedy International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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