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John F. Kennedy International Airport

Queens, New York City 5 terminals Updated Oct. 10, 2026

JFK Gate Map: Terminals 1, 4, 5, 7, 8 and the AirTrain

JFK has five terminals in service: 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8. They are not linked past security, so changing terminals means a ride on the free AirTrain and a new TSA check. Gate numbers repeat between Terminals 1, 7 and 8, so find your terminal first, then your gate.

JFK gate map

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International AirTrain JFK

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JFK gate map: Terminal 1, Terminal 4, Terminal 5, Terminal 7, Terminal 8 and their 132 gates
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Gates at JFK

TerminalGatesGood to know
Terminal 1 1–12
14 gates

1, 2, 3, 4, 5A, 5B, 6, 7A, 7B, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

 Air France, Lufthansa, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines and other international airlines. The Air France Lounge next to Gate 1, the Korean Air Lounge across from Gate 3 and The Local near Gate 5. Gates are 1 to 5 minutes' walk from security.
Terminal 4 A2–B55
52 gates

A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, A14, A15, A16, A17, A19, A21, B18, B18A, B18B, B20, B22, B23, B24, B25, B26, B27, B28, B29, B30, B31, B32, B33, B34, B35, B36, B37, B38, B39, B41, B42, B43, B44, B45, B46, B47, B48, B49, B51, B53, B54, B55

 Delta, Emirates, KLM, Virgin Atlantic and more. Two concourses, A and B, linked by a free Delta shuttle bus past security. Delta Sky Clubs near Gates A8 and B31, Eataly near Gate B32. The only terminal open 24 hours.
Terminal 5 501–530
29 gates

501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530

 JetBlue, Cape Air and Sun Country. Gates are numbered 501 to 530. JetBlue's BlueHouse lounge across from Gate 526 and the T5 Rooftop across from Gate 528. Linked to the TWA Hotel by the old TWA flight tubes.
Terminal 7 1–6
6 gates

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

 Air Canada, Aer Lingus, ANA, Frontier, Icelandair, Norse and more. The Aer Lingus Lounge near Gate 1 and Le Grand Comptoir near Gate 6. Gates are 1 to 5 minutes' walk from security.
Terminal 8 1–47
31 gates

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47

 American Airlines, British Airways, Alaska, Qatar, Japan Airlines and more. The Greenwich Lounge above Gate 12, the Chelsea and Soho Lounges above Gate 14 and an Admirals Club across from Gate 42.

How to get to your gate at JFK

Start with your terminal, not your gate. JFK's terminals are separate buildings, each with its own security checkpoint and its own AirTrain station. Go by the airline that operates your flight: a Finnair ticket flown by American, for example, leaves from American's terminal, Terminal 8.

Once past security, you stay in your terminal. The Port Authority's walking times from security to the gates:

  • Terminal 1: 1 to 5 minutes
  • Terminal 4: 3 to 14 minutes, the B42 to B55 gates being the farthest
  • Terminal 5: 3 to 10 minutes
  • Terminal 7: 1 to 5 minutes
  • Terminal 8: 2 to 12 minutes

Changing terminals: the AirTrain

The terminals are not connected past security. To switch, follow the signs to the AirTrain. It is free between terminals, takes under 10 minutes, and trains come every 5 to 15 minutes. Then go through TSA again at your departure terminal, so budget time for a full line.

Arriving from abroad and connecting? Clear immigration and customs, collect your bags, recheck them, then change terminals if needed and clear security again.

Terminal 4: Concourses A and B

Terminal 4 has the most gates at JFK: 52 in the official directory, A gates on one side and B gates on the other. Delta runs a free shuttle bus between the two concourses, and you stay past security. It stops at Gate B23, Gate B54 and near Gate A9. The Port Authority notes it is not always faster than walking.

Official walking times from security:

  • A3 to A8: 3 to 6 minutes
  • A9 to A21: 8 to 10 minutes
  • B18 to B31: 4 to 6 minutes
  • B32 to B41: 7 to 9 minutes
  • B42 to B55: 10 to 14 minutes

Reading the gate numbers

Terminal 4 gates carry a letter, A or B. Terminal 5 gates run from 501 to 530. Terminals 1, 7 and 8 use plain numbers, and the same numbers exist in more than one of them: there is a Gate 1 in Terminal 1, in Terminal 7 and in Terminal 8. If you type one of these numbers in the finder, it shows every terminal that has it: check the terminal on your boarding pass.

Not every number is used. Terminal 8 jumps from Gate 20 to Gate 31, and Terminal 5 has no Gate 513. Open the gate list of a terminal to see every gate. Gates can change, so check your boarding pass and the airport screens.

Terminals under construction

Terminal 6 and the New Terminal One are still being built and have no gates on the official map yet, so they are not on ours. The Port Authority expects the first 14 gates of the New Terminal One to open in 2027. The new Terminal 6 will occupy the site of Terminal 7, which stays open until the second phase of Terminal 6 construction begins, planned for 2026. No exact closing date is published.

Questions travelers ask

How many gates does JFK have?

The gate directory of JFK's official interactive map lists 132 gates in five terminals (checked October 10, 2026): 14 in Terminal 1, 52 in Terminal 4, 29 in Terminal 5, 6 in Terminal 7 and 31 in Terminal 8.

Which terminal is my gate in at JFK?

Your gate number alone is not enough, because Terminals 1, 7 and 8 share numbers. Check the terminal on your boarding pass or in your airline's app. Gates with a letter, like A5 or B32, are in Terminal 4, and gates 501 to 530 are in Terminal 5.

Can I walk between terminals at JFK?

Not past security. The terminals are not linked airside. Take the free AirTrain, which connects them in under 10 minutes, then go through TSA again at your departure terminal.

How do I get from the A gates to the B gates in Terminal 4?

Walk, or take Delta's free shuttle bus, which keeps you past security. It stops at Gate B23, Gate B54 and near Gate A9. It is not always faster than walking.

Which terminals handle international flights at JFK?

All five. Terminals 1, 4, 7 and 8 host foreign airlines, from Air France in Terminal 1 to British Airways in Terminal 8. JetBlue flies from Terminal 5, but its international arrivals between 10:30 p.m. and 5 a.m. land at Terminal 4.

More at JFK

ParkingOfficial lots, cheaper off-site options and where to wait for pickups. HotelsHotels at and near the airport, shuttles and sleeping in the terminal. To the cityTrains, buses, taxis, rideshare and private transfers. LoungesWhich lounge is in your terminal and how to get in without status. SecurityWait times by terminal, fast lanes and what to have ready. FoodBest bites terminal by terminal, before or after security. Lost and foundWho to contact: your airline, the terminal or the airport. Car rentalWhere the rental counters are and how to reach them. WifiHow to connect, charging spots and an eSIM if you land abroad.

Sources and last check

Checked by our team on Oct. 10, 2026 against these official sources: