John F. Kennedy International Airport Map
Interactive map of John F. Kennedy International Airport with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.
Summary
John F. Kennedy International Airport is an airport in New York City. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 76°F (24°C) in John F. Kennedy International Airport with partly cloudy. It feels like 77°F. Today runs from 66°F to 82°F. Chance of precipitation is 51%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit John F. Kennedy International Airport is June, August and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 83°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 26°F.
The closest major airport is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hudson River, Empire State Building, Times Square and Central Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 82°F is in line with the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in John F. Kennedy International Airport today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
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Coordinates: 40°38′28.7″N 73°46′41.2″W (40.6413, -73.7781)
Quick facts about John F. Kennedy International Airport
| Type | Airport |
|---|---|
| City | New York City |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 40°38′28.7″N 73°46′41.2″W (40.6413, -73.7781) |
| IATA code | JFK |
| Local time | 7:42 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | June, August and October |
| Climate | Continental |
Neighboring airports in New York City
Sorted by distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Getting to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · 11 mi
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · 21 mi
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) · 94 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · 186 mi
- Philadelphia · 87 mi · roughly 2 h driving
- Newport · 141 mi · roughly 3.2 h driving
- Providence · 148 mi · roughly 3.4 h driving
- Boston · 184 mi · roughly 4.2 h driving
- Washington · 210 mi · roughly 4.8 h driving
Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.
Airports near John F. Kennedy International Airport
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 11 mi | New York City |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 21 mi | New Jersey |
| Philadelphia International Airport | PHL | 94 mi | Philadelphia |
| Boston Logan International Airport | BOS | 186 mi | Boston |
| Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | DCA | 213 mi | Washington, D.C. |
| Washington Dulles International Airport | IAD | 227 mi | Virginia |
Things to do in John F. Kennedy International Airport
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Frequently asked questions
Where is John F. Kennedy International Airport?
John F. Kennedy International Airport is an airport in New York City. Its coordinates are 40.6413, -73.7781. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in John F. Kennedy International Airport right now?
It is currently 76°F (24°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 58% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit John F. Kennedy International Airport?
June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in John F. Kennedy International Airport, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is John F. Kennedy International Airport in?
John F. Kennedy International Airport observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 7:42 PM.
What is the nearest airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport?
The closest airports are LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 11 mi away, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 21 mi away and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 94 mi away.
What are the top things to do in John F. Kennedy International Airport?
Popular options include Hudson River, Empire State Building, Times Square, Central Park, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Statue of Liberty.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 7:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
