New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
| Continent: North America | Country: United States | Region: New York |
| New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
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| Location | New York, New York |
| IATA code | JFK |
| ICAO code | KJFK |
| Airport type | Commercial |
| Website | http://www.kennedyairport.com |
| Overview map | Google Maps |
| Communications | |
| Tower | 119.10 - 4R/22L, 13L/31R 123.90 - 4L/22R, 13R/31L |
| Ground | 121.90 North 121.65 South |
| Clearance | 135.05 |
| Approach | 127.40 CAMRN (South/West) 125.70 ROBER (North) 132.40 Final Vectors |
| Departure | 135.90 |
| ATIS | 115.10 Arrivals 128.725 Departures |
| Departure | 122.95 |
| Plane Spotting Hotels guide | |
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the largest airport in the New York area and is located just 12 miles from Manhattan. JFK handles over 50 million passengers annually, making it the busiest international gateway in the US.
Official Spotting Locations
There are no official spotting locations at JFK.
Other Spotting Locations
Terminal 7 departure lounge
Ideal for activity on 13L. Great for 13L TDZ shots and gate action.
Bayswater Park
Great for 13R takeoff, 31L landings, 4R landings. On Mott Ave. right off of Sheridan Blvd.
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The Mounds
A large mound next to a football (soccer) field. In between 230 st. and 230 pl., behind the school. Arivals on 22L can be seen from this location, and the light is especally nice during the late evening hours. Locals are typically friendly and on some days you might even enjoy a soccer match while spotting. Be careful of tics.
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Howard Beach
Nicknamed "HoBe", this spot is located on Cross Bay Blvd, and provides and excellent view of planes taking off from runway 31L. The planes turn left after takeoff in the interest of noise abatement, so nice banking shots are common.
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The Ramada Parking Lot
The Ramada parking lot is also a good place for arrivals on 13L. It is located on 144 JFK Airport Drive, and I have not been hassled by police.
Locations to Avoid
Please try to avoid photography from within the airport grounds.
Regular Traffic
Airlines common on a daily basis, and during daylight hours:
American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, United, British Airways, Air France, LOT, KLM, Emirates, Lufthansa, Iberia, Alitalia, Swiss, Air China, Austrian.
Facilities and Transportation
John F. Kennedy International Airport is served by the AirTrain, which can be a fun, photo-filled experience for a planespotter. The train runs 24/7, 365 days a year and is completely free to ride around JFK Airport. The AirTrain also connects with the paid MTA system and provides quick transit to Manhattan.