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Pickup and drop-off at John F. Kennedy International Airport

New York, United StatesIATA: JFKICAO: KJFK
Current airport: JFK

Where you can drop someone off, pick someone up, wait or meet at John F. Kennedy International Airport, according to the official sources. Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

Picking someone up

Picking someone up

Where someone can get in, where you can wait or meet inside, and when short-stay parking is needed.

Terminal curbside

Kiss & Ride
Where
Terminal curbside (right by the terminal)

WaitingNot permittedThere is no parking allowed in front of or next to any of the terminals, and an unattended vehicle will be towed at the owner's expense.

Cell Phone Lot

Park and come inside
Where
Cell Phone Lot

Picking upPermittedThe on-airport lot at Lefferts Boulevard AirTrain is suitable for both pickup and drop-off: from there you reach all terminals with a free eight-minute AirTrain ride.

WaitingPermittedThe free Cell Phone Lot is less than five minutes from all terminals, near the JFK Expressway, and is the closest waiting lot for Terminals 5, 7 and 8. Enter 'JFK Cell Phone Lot' in your GPS or follow the signs.

Dropping someone off

Dropping someone off

Where someone can get out quickly, and where you park if you want to come inside.

Terminal curbside

Kiss & Ride
Where
Terminal curbside (right by the terminal)

Dropping offPermittedTerminal curbsides are for active pickups and drop-offs only.

WaitingNot permittedThere is no parking allowed in front of or next to any of the terminals, and an unattended vehicle will be towed at the owner's expense.

Cell Phone Lot

Park and come inside
Where
Cell Phone Lot

WaitingPermittedThe free Cell Phone Lot is less than five minutes from all terminals, near the JFK Expressway, and is the closest waiting lot for Terminals 5, 7 and 8. Enter 'JFK Cell Phone Lot' in your GPS or follow the signs.

This is a selection of verified information. Check the official sources for additional and current conditions.

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Go to the official page of John F. Kennedy International AirportOfficial external website
SourcesWhere this comes fromChecked on the airport's official website on September 15, 2026.