KJFK
Airport
John F Kennedy Intl
New York, New York

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 03/21/2024 - 5/16/2024

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:JFK / KJFK
Lat/Lng:40.6399280556, -73.7786922222
40-38-23.7410N, 073-46-43.2920W
Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 10/25/2022
Elevation:13 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 10/25/2022
Magnetic Variation:13W,(2020), [-13W (2024)]
Sectional:NEW YORK
From City:13nm SE of New York

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Ownership:Publicly owned
Activation:01/1939
Attended:Continuous
Control Tower:yes 24 hrs
Type:ATCT
Days Tower Operational:ALL
Airspace Class:B
Tower Radar:ASR,24hrs
ARTCC:New York(ZNY)New York Center
FSS:New York FSS(ISP)
NOTAMs and Weather:JFKNOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:Lighted
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:yes
ARFF:I E S 05/1973

Communications

UNICOM:122.950
Weather:ASOS 718-656-0956
ATIS:128.725 ;Arrival/Departure
115.4 ;Arrival-SW
117.7 ;Arrival-NE
operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Kennedy Tower'
119.1 ;Runway 04R/22L, 13L/31R
281.55 ;Runway 04L/22R, 13R/31L
123.9 ;Runway 04L/22R, 13R/31L
281.55 ;Runway 04R/22L, 13L/31R
Ground:
Contact 'Kennedy Ground'
348.6,121.9,
121.65
Clearance:
348.6 ;North & South
135.05
Approach:
Contact 'NEW YORK' Approach
125.7,128.125,269.0,
109.5T,118.4,123.7,
126.8,132.4,134.35
Departure:
Contact 'NEW YORK' Departure
135.9,353.75,123.7,
124.75,134.35
Emergency:
121.5,243.0
Other:--ROBER STAR 125.7
--PRE TAXI CLNC 348.6 ;NORTH & SOUTH
--PRE TAXI CLNC 135.05
--PARCH STAR 125.7
--RAMP CTL 125.05
--CLASS B 281.55 ;FREQS 2000 FT & BLW W/N 8 NM ARE TWR
--CLASS B 125.25 ;FREQS 2000 FT & BLW W/N 8 NM ARE TWR
---STAR 125.7
---STAR 128.125
---STAR 133.1
---STAR 269.0
---STAR 343.65
---KINGSTON 128.125
---KINGSTON 269.0
---CAMRN 128.125
---CAMRN 269.0
---PARCH 125.7
---ROBER 125.7
---LENDY 128.125
---LENDY 269.0
---IC 128.125
---PAWLING 133.1
---PAWLING 343.65
Master Airport:N90 (NEW YORK TRACON)
Master Provides:Class B
CPDLC (Logon Kusa)
LLWAS
Pdc
TDWR
Tower Remarks:Class B Frequencies Utilized 2000'/Below Within 8 NM are Tower Frequencies.
Use Caution for Psbl Rdo Intfc or False Instructions on ATC Frequencies.
(Class_B_Airspace) Expect to Leave and Re-Enter the Class B Airspace During Moderate to Heavy Arrival Periods.

Services

Fuel:Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
L General Aviation: Non-Based Charter & Non-Based Coml Aircraft Operators Must Make Arrangements for Fuel Prior to Arrival; Call 347-566-6620 or Unicom 122.95.
Airframe Repair:Major
Powerplant Repair:Major
Bottled Oxygen:High pressure
Bulk Oxygen:High pressure
Transient Storage:Hanger
Other Services:Air Freight, Cargo handling

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

For year ending:03/31/2023
Commercial Carriers:398357
AirTaxi:11156
Non-local GA:13604
Military Operations:240
Total:423357

Ownership

Owner:Port Authority of Ny and Nj
Leasee: Property Owned by City of New York, Bureau of Ferry and General Aviation.
4 World Trade Center, 150 Greenwich St 18Th Floo
New York, Ny 10006
212-435-3640
Manager:Teresa Rizzuto
Bldg 14
Jamaica, Ny 11430
(718) 244-3501

Runways

Runways:04L/22R
04R/22L
13L/31R
13R/31L

Runway 04L/22R

Length:12079 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 10/25/2022
Width:200 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Excellent Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):90 /R/B/W/T, 90 , Rigid, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents > 221 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Weight Capacity:Dual Wheel aircraft: 210,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 550,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 1100,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 04L End 22R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):11351 feet12079 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):11351 feet12079 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):11470 feet11219 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):11010 feet7794 feet
True Alignment:031,(018 Magnetic)211,(198 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DMEILS/DME
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance:460'3424'
Elevation at End:11.9' MSL12.5' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold:12.4' MSL12.6' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:12.7' MSL12.7' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:75' AGL77' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway 22R PAPI Unusable Beyond 8 Degrees Right of Centerline.
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, RolloutTouchdown, Rollout
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:Yes 
Objects: Tree
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:50:127:1
Approach Ratio 50:1 to Displaced Threshold.
Object Height: 70' AGL
Object Distance: 2145' Along centerline
37' Left of centerline

Runway 04R/22L

Length:8400 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 10/25/2022
Width:200 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Excellent Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):90 /F/B/W/T, 90 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents CBR > 8), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Weight Capacity:Dual Wheel aircraft: 210,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 550,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 1100,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 04R End 22L
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):8400 feet8400 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):8400 feet8400 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):8400 feet8400 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):8400 feet8400 feet
True Alignment:031,(018 Magnetic)211,(198 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DMEILS/DME
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Aircraft Arresting Device:EMAS
EMAS Non-Standard Arresting Gear/System: Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) 393 ft in Length by 226 ft Width Located at Der 4R.
EMAS
EMAS Non-Standard Arresting Gear/Sytem: Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) 405 ft in Length by 226 ft Width Located at Der 22L.
Elevation at End:11.9' MSL11.9' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:12.0' MSL12.0' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:69' AGL66' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway 22L PAPI Horizontal Offset 4 Deg to Left.
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III ConfigurationALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration
Non-Standard Light Spacing.
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:YesYes
Objects: Tree
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:50:136:1
Object Height: 50' AGL
Object Distance: 2023' Along centerline
310' Right of centerline

Runway 13L/31R

Length:10000 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 10/25/2022
Width:200 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Excellent Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):148/R/A/W/T, 148, Rigid, Subgrade Strength High (represents >e; 442 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Weight Capacity:Dual Wheel aircraft: 210,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 550,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 1100,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 13L End 31R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):10000 feet10000 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):10000 feet10000 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):10000 feet9513 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):9093 feet8486 feet
True Alignment:121,(108 Magnetic)301,(288 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DMEILS/DME
Right Hand Pattern:Yes 
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance:907'1027'
Elevation at End:12.9' MSL12.6' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold:13.0' MSL12.6' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:13.0' MSL13.0' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:74' AGL54' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway 13L PAPI Rotated 10 Deg Right of Runway Centerline. Runway 13L PAPI Unusbl Left of Runway Centerline.
4-light PAPI on right side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, RolloutTouchdown, Rollout
Approach Lights:ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration
Rlls
MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:YesYes
Objects:PoleTree
Object Marking:Lighted 
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:28:1
Approach Ratio 50:1 to Displaced Threshold.
26:1
Object Height:52' AGL79' AGL
Object Distance:1647' Along centerline
327' Right of centerline
2253' Along centerline
392' Left of centerline

Runway 13R/31L

Length:14511 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 10/25/2022
Width:200 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Excellent Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):98 /R/B/W/T, 98 , Rigid, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents > 221 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Weight Capacity:Dual Wheel aircraft: 210,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 550,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 1100,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 13R End 31L
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):14511 feet14511 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):14511 feet14511 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):14511 feet14511 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):12468 feet11248 feet
True Alignment:121,(108 Magnetic)301,(288 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS
Right Hand Pattern:Yes 
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance:2044'3264'
Elevation at End:12.5' MSL12.6' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold:12.5' MSL12.6' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:12.6' MSL12.7' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:79' AGL74' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway 13R First P4L Horizontal Offset 22 Degs Left. Runway 13R Has Second P4L with Transitional Threshold Crossing Height and 3.00 Deg Vgsi.
4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:RLLS 
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 milePrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:34:150:1
Remarks:Caution Runway 13R Can be Confused with Runway 13L. 

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

Flocks of Birds on & in Vicinity of Airport.
Rlls Runway 13L Uses 1000 ft Light Station of the ALS only with Cri VOR Approaches & is Angled Toward Aqueduct; Also 5 SFL from 1200-2000 ft & a 5 SFL Grouping Approximately 1 Mi from Runway +1 Adjacent Forming Approach. Approach Gate Angled 35 Degs S of Runway 13L Centerline Designed to Provide Earlier Ident of Runway Environment.
for Noise Abatement Rstrns Call 212-435-3782 During Nml Bus Hours.
Para-Sail & Banner Towing Operations 1000 ft & Below in Upper & Lower New York Bays Including Rockaway Inlet Indefinitely.
Special Air Traffic Rules-Part 93 High Density Airport. Prior Reservation Required. See Aeronautical Information Manual.
Asde-X in Use. Operate Transponders with Altitude Reporting Mode and Ads-B (If Equipped) Enabled on All Airport Surfaces.
Converging Operations on Runways 13R and 22L Conducted Via Arrival Distance Window.
Metering Procedures in Effect- Contact Ramp Control Prior to Pushback 1200Z-1500Z Daily/1900Z-0300Z Daily.
Aircraft Operations & Taxiway Restrictions Exist for A380, B747-800, B777-300Er, A340-600 and A350-1000. Please Contact Jfk Airport Operations for More Info.
Gat Helipad Non-Standard Markings & Lighting.
Runway 13R Has Two (2) PAPI - P4L Systems. ( Runway 13R) Offset PAPI Supports VOR or Gps Runway 13R & Parkway Visual Runway 13R.
Taxiway 'a' Between Taxiway 'Na' & Taxiway 'Nb' Arcft Speed Restriction of 17Kts/20Mph Maximum for A380, B747-800, B747-400, B777-300Er, B777-200, A340, A330, B787, and A350
Taxiway 'H' Cl Lights Between Terminal 4 Ramp and Taxiway a out of Service.
Taxiway 'H' Cl Lights Between Taxiway 'a' & Runway 4L/22R out of Service.
Runway 31R Holding Position Markings at Runway 4L/22R 'SE' Side Obsc.
Runway 13L Holding Position Markings at Runway 4L/22R 'NW' Side Obsc.
Until Further Notice Taxiway 'D' Between Taxiway 'C' and Hangar 7 Closed.
Obst Bldg Light out of Service 6.3 NM ESE Jfk 222 ft MSL (220 ft AGL).
Non-Standard Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) 393 ft in Length by 226 ft in Width Located at the Der 4R.
Non-Standard Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) 405 ft in Length by 226 ft in Width Located at the Der 22L.
Runway Status Lights in Operations.
Continuous Taxiway Maintenance Activities at Numerous Locations
High Volume of Low Level VFR Traffic, 500 ft and Below, Along Shoreline South of Jfk.
Taxiway Nb Closed to Sb Turns at Taxiway a.
Aircraft are not Pmtd to Stop on Either Taxiway a or B Bridges.
Periodic Fire Dept Training Adjacent Approach End of Runways 22L & 22R.
Taxiway Q3 Centerline Lights out of Service.
Runway 31R 1000 ft Dist Remaining Sign Misg.
Non-Standard Markings in GA Apn, Contact FBO on Unicom or 347-566-6620 for Wing Walkers.
Obst Parked Aircraft (Asn 2020-Aea-1302-Nra) 403933 N0734749W (1.4Nm NW Jfk) 74 (64Ft AGL) U/S 1200-0100 Dly.
A380 and B747-800 Aircraft Tax Spd Restricted to Max 17Kts/20Mph on All Taxiways.
Jfk Apn Bldg 73 Ramp Closed to Aircraft Wingspan More than 171Ft Except Under Tow.
Taxiway Z Between Runway 04L & 22R and Taxiway Y Closed Until Further Notice.

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