About Better JFK Airport

Better JFK Airport tracks flights, terminals, security, and the practical steps people need before flying through New York JFK. One promise: JFK, without the guesswork. (Looking for the airport itself? That's about JFK Airport.)

What this site does

JFK has five separate terminals connected only by the AirTrain, and roughly a quarter of its flights run late. This site exists to answer the questions that come up in that reality, fast: which terminal is my airline, is my flight on time (live departures and arrivals), and what do I need to do before I get there. Every page is built to be read on a phone, in a hurry.

Who runs it

Better JFK Airport is built and maintained by Lawrence Hitches, a digital and search professional. It is an independent project: not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, any airline, or any government agency.

Where the data comes from

• Live flight data (boards, gates, status, aircraft) is licensed from AeroDataBox, an aviation data provider. It refreshes on short cycles and is cached briefly on our servers.
• Delay and airspace conditions reference the FAA's National Airspace System status.
• Terminal and airline assignments are maintained by hand from official airport and airline sources, and cross-checked against the live feed. Assignments shift during the New Terminal One construction; the live boards are always the tiebreaker.

Flight data can lag or contain errors. Always confirm critical details (departure time, terminal, gate) with your airline before traveling. This site is a guide, not an official source.