John F. Kennedy International AirportLow Traffic
FAA Operational Status
MEDIUM DELAYSDelay Causes
Traffic Management Initiative - Severe Weather Avoidance Plan - Weather
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Airport Information
IATA Code: JFK
City: New York
Country: United States
State: NY
TSA PreCheck:Available
CLEAR Plus:Available (2 terminals)
Data Status: Estimated Data
Security Checkpoints (9)
TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours
Checkpoint 96
Terminal 1
Terminal 4
Terminal 5
Terminal 7
Terminal 8
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About John F. Kennedy International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) serves the New York area in United States. Our real-time queue prediction system helps travelers plan their airport arrival times by providing accurate wait time estimates for check-in counters and immigration control.
Current queue conditions show low traffic levels with an average total wait time of approximately 33 minutes. Wait times can vary significantly based on time of day, day of week, and seasonal factors. The busiest travel periods typically occur during Jul, Aug, Dec.
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Quick Tips
- Arrive 2-3 hours early for international flights
- Check-in online to save time
- Use TSA PreCheck for faster screening
- CLEAR+ available at this airport