TravelBuddy airport guide · JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport
New York, NY
Terminal notes below are guidance-only. TSA and flights remain airport-wide unless a live terminal source exists.
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Security
Security snapshot
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Standard
29 min
PreCheck
10 min
Updated May 27, 2026, 6:03 PM
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Weather
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Overcast
78°F
No major weather impact expected.
Updated May 27, 2026, 6:03 PM · Observed May 27, 2026, 6:00 PM
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Arrivals
AM7012
American · San Francisco
6:35 PM
T1 · A8
On time
AL7013
Alaska · Seattle
7:07 PM
T2 · B9
On time
SO7014
Southwest · Dallas
7:39 PM
T3 · C10
On time
JE7015
JetBlue · Miami
8:11 PM
T1 · D11
On time
SP7016
Spirit · Atlanta
8:43 PM
T2 · E12
On time
Departures
AM7012
American · San Francisco
6:35 PM
T1 · A8
Boarding soon
AL7013
Alaska · Seattle
7:07 PM
T2 · B9
On time
SO7014
Southwest · Dallas
7:39 PM
T3 · C10
On time
JE7015
JetBlue · Miami
8:11 PM
T1 · D11
Boarding soon
SP7016
Spirit · Atlanta
8:43 PM
T2 · E12
On time
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Terminal detail
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Helpful planning notes for each terminal. Live TSA and flights below still stay airport-wide unless a terminal-specific source exists.
Terminal
Terminal 4
Traffic pattern
Busy across much of the day with strong overlap between domestic and long-haul timing.
Travel context
One of the steadier-volume terminals, especially for longer-haul activity.
TSA factor: Airport-wide TSA can feel most representative here during daytime hours.
Expect: Large crowds but relatively predictable waves.
Terminal
Other active terminals
Traffic pattern
Crowd patterns can be more airline- and bank-specific than Terminal 4.
Travel context
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Arrival guidance: AirTrain and curb sequencing can add more time than first-time travelers expect.
Expect: Terminal-to-terminal variation that matters.
Terminal notes below are guidance-only. TSA and flights remain airport-wide unless a live terminal source exists.
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Travel tips
Best arrival time
3 hours is safer for international departures and evening transatlantic banks.
Peak hours
6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Pro tips
- Terminal-specific drop-offs matter more here than at most hubs.
- AirTrain transfers can save time if the Van Wyck is slow.
- Construction patterns can alter curb access with little warning.
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