JFK terminal map

JFK has five active terminals (1, 4, 5, 7 and 8) arranged around one loop road, linked only by the AirTrain. There is no walking between them. This is how they sit relative to each other, and how long it takes to move between them.

AirTrain loopfree · under 10 minT1T4T5T7T8
Schematic, not to scale. Terminal numbers run around the loop; the gaps in the numbering (2, 3, 6) are terminals that have been demolished.

Which terminal is which at JFK?

TerminalAirlinesGatesKnown for
T1Terminal 12611International terminal. Being replaced by the New Terminal One (phased through 2030).
T4Terminal 42048Largest terminal. Delta hub plus most SkyTeam and Gulf carriers.
T5Terminal 5329JetBlue home terminal.
T7Terminal 7912Slated for demolition as New Terminal One phases complete.
T8Terminal 81231American Airlines hub and oneworld home.

Looking for one specific airline rather than a terminal? The which terminal at JFK maps all 70 carriers to their terminal.

How long does it take to get between JFK terminals?

Moving between JFK terminals takes under 10 minutes on the AirTrain, which is free between terminals and runs every 5 to 15 minutes. Allow longer than the ride itself: you have to walk to the AirTrain station, wait for the train, and walk into the next terminal, so budget 30 minutes door to door, and more if you have to clear security again. Terminal changes at JFK almost always mean a second security screening, because the terminals are not connected airside.

Where does the AirTrain go besides the terminals?

Beyond the terminal loop, the AirTrain serves Jamaica Station (subway E, J, Z and the LIRR), Howard Beach (subway A), Federal Circle (rental cars and hotel shuttles) and Lefferts Boulevard (long-term parking). Rides that leave the airport loop are paid; rides between terminals are not. Parking options and what they really cost are on the park at JFK without overpaying page.

Terminal assignments change during the New Terminal One construction. On the day you fly, confirm with today’s JFK departures and check current delays and weather at JFK before leaving. For the official interactive terminal maps, use the airport's own site below.

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