Getting Around

Welcome to JFK Terminal One. Get to know the terminal before arriving to best plan your trip. JFK Terminal One has a wide array of amenities,  including shops, restaurants, bars and lounges.

Departures Level

• An especially wide, well lit Departure Level sidewalk and roadway greets departing passengers
• Individual airline signage is displayed at the curb front, adjacent to the passenger check-in area
• Complimentary skycap and wheel chair services are available to all passengers
• Arrival and Departure Levels are easily accessible via elevators, escalators and stairs
• Natural lighting and landscaping create a friendly atmosphere

• The spacious Departure Level security check-point is composed of seven screening lanes
• The latest technology and procedures in passenger and baggage screening are employed
• Explosive trace detection equipment screens passengers’ carry-on bags
• Easy access to the Mezzanine Level food court is provided by two sets of elevators and escalators
• The Departure Level features expansive South and West concourses
• Cash and Carry’ duty free shopping is unique to Terminal One
• Retail shops offer high quality merchandise including clothing, watches, jewelry and electronics
• Currency exchange and automated teller facilities are also available

Departures Gate Area

• The Departure Hall includes four passenger check-in islands
  - 112 Common-Use check-in positions
  - 32 dedicated ticket sales counters
  - Multi-Use Terminal Equipment (MUSE)
• Outbound passenger bags are processed by an automated baggage system
  - Processes up to 7,200 bags per hour
  - In-line five-step baggage Security screening system
  - Two separate oversize baggage screening locations

• The food court is located on the Mezzanine Level for the benefit of passengers and their guests
  - Enjoy ‘fast food’ or
  - A fine dining experience
• Impressive views of the Manhattan skyline, arriving and departing aircraft and Jamaica Bay are visible
• Large boarding gate areas include unique café style seating
• Newsstands sell international newspapers and books for passenger convenience
• Restaurants and bars are also located in the concourses

Arrivals Area

• The Meeter/Greeter Hall is large and bright
• Exclusive airline baggage service offices are located on the East side of the Hall adjacent to:
  - Common-use baggage service office
  - Baggage storage facilities
• A concierge desk and currency exchange are located on the West side of the Hall
• A refreshment counter and newsstand are also available

Locate your favorite shops, restaurants and lounges on the interactive map to best plan your visit to JFK Terminal One.