5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The flight was comfortable: there was enough legroom, the in‑flight meal was tasty, and the crew was very attentive and friendly.”
Max B5★ on Google
Airports / New York / JFK
Large airport · JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport.
New York, New York · 13 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
56,134 ratings
0
Operators based
13
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
New York, New YorkELEV 13 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
56,134
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
13
Field elevation
feet above sea level
9
Nearest alternate
nm to LGA
Field standing
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK / JFK) is a large commercial airport serving New York, New York. Field elevation is 13 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list JFK as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 9 nm), New York Skyports Inc Seaplane Base (NYS, 11 nm), and East 34th Street Heliport (TSS, 11 nm). The field has 4 runways, the longest 14,511-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from JFK are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Manhattan and New York City. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from JFK to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KJFK. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Modern Aviation John F. Kennedy
Your FBO? Claim it, freeRobert McAdams, General Manager rmcadams@modern-aviation.com The city of bright lights awaits as you taxi up to the Modern Aviation JFK ramp. Our professional, knowledgeable, and courteous staff will help you get a head start to your business meeting, concert, or even a vacation in the city.
- Fuel
- 24/7
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +10 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Upon arrival at JFK, I immediately appreciated the well‑thought‑out navigation — even in such a huge airport, it’s easy to find your way around.”
Max B5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The flight was comfortable: there was enough legroom, the in‑flight meal was tasty, and the crew was very attentive and friendly.”
Max B5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for John F. Kennedy International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KJFK
IATA
JFK
FAA / Local
JFK
Elevation
13 ft
Coordinates
40.6394° N · 73.7793° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B, BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier, major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs NY fields
state range 6–2,135 ft
At 13 ft, JFK sits lower than 90% of the 58 New York fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
4 runways
longest 14,511 ft
- 13R/31L14,511 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04L/22R12,079 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 13L/31R10,000 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04R/22L8,400 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 14,511 ft
JFK's 14,511 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 9nmLGALaGuardia AirportNew York
- 11nmNYSNew York Skyports Inc Seaplane BaseNew York
- 11nmTSSEast 34th Street HeliportNew York
- 12nmJRAWest 30th Street HeliportNew York
- 17nmFRGRepublic AirportEast Farmingdale
- 18nmTEBTeterboro AirportTeterboro
Location
Open the full mapKJFK · John F. Kennedy International Airport · New York, NY
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from JFK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 157 nm | 46m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 198 nm | 52m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 641 nm | 1h 53m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 664 nm | 1h 57m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 895 nm | 2h 29m |
| Miami (MIA) | 949 nm | 2h 36m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,200 nm | 3h 11m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,240 nm | 3h 17m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use JFK?
- John F. Kennedy International Airport's longest paved runway is 14,511 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at JFK?
- John F. Kennedy International Airport has 4 runways; the longest measures 14,511 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at John F. Kennedy International Airport?
- One FBO serves JFK: Modern Aviation John F. Kennedy. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to JFK?
- The closest alternate is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), about 9 nm away, followed by New York Skyports Inc Seaplane Base (NYS) at 11 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from JFK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 53m (641 nm), Nashville about 1h 57m (664 nm), Palm Beach about 2h 29m (895 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.