KJFK John F. Kennedy International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is an airport with scheduled airline service in New York, New York, at 13 ft elevation, with 4 runways: 13R/31L (14,511 ft), 04L/22R (12,079 ft), 13L/31R (10,000 ft), 04R/22L (8,400 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KJFK · FAA JFK · IATA JFK |
|---|---|
| Location | New York, NY · 40.6394, -73.7793 |
| Elevation | 13 ft MSL (4 m) |
| Tower | 119.1 MHz (KENNEDY TWR) |
| ATIS | 115.1 MHz |
| FAA charts | 38 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KJFK METAR and TAF
METAR KJFK 010451Z 05005KT 10SM FEW250 08/02 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP323 T00830017 401560083 $| Wind | From 050° at 5 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Few 25,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 8°C (46°F) / 2°C (36°F) · spread 6°C |
| Altimeter | 30.49 inHg (1033 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP323: sea-level pressure 1032.3 hPa · T00830017: temperature 8.3°C, dew point 1.7°C · $: the station needs maintenance
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (050° true at 5 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 13R: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the left
- RWY 31L: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the right
- RWY 04L: headwind 5 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
- RWY 22R: tailwind 5 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
- RWY 13L: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the left
- RWY 31R: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the right
- RWY 04R: headwind 5 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
- RWY 22L: tailwind 5 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 02:39Z · valid 1st 03Z – 2nd 06Z
TAF KJFK 010239Z 0103/0206 35007KT P6SM FEW250 FM011600 28007KT P6SM FEW050 FM011800 24007KT P6SM FEW050 FM012000 20007KT P6SM SKC FM020000 23006KT P6SM SKC- Initially · 1st 03Z – 2nd 06Z: wind 350° at 7 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · few 25,000 ft
- From · 1st 16:00Z: wind 280° at 7 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · few 5,000 ft
- From · 1st 18:00Z: wind 240° at 7 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · few 5,000 ft
- From · 1st 20:00Z: wind 200° at 7 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · sky clear
- From · 2nd 00:00Z: wind 230° at 6 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · sky clear
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13R / 31L | 14,511 × 200 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 04L / 22R | 12,079 × 200 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 13L / 31R | 10,000 × 200 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 04R / 22L | 8,400 × 200 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | NEW YORK APP (ROBER) | 125.7 |
| Approach | NEW YORK APPROACH (CAMRN) | 127.4 |
| Approach | NEW YORK APPROACH (FINAL) | 132.4 |
| ATIS | 115.1 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 135.05 |
| Departure | NEW YORK DEP | 135.9 |
| Ground | GND ALT | 121.65 |
| Ground | 121.9 | |
| Radio (FSS) | NEW YORK RDO | 115.9 |
| Tower | KENNEDY TWR | 119.1 |
| Tower | TWR ALT | 123.9 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KJFK before you fly.
FAA charts for KJFK — d-TPP 2611
38 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
- AIRPORT DIAGRAMRevised this cycle
Instrument approach procedures 25
- ILS OR LOC RWY 04L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 04R
- ILS OR LOC RWY 13L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 22L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 22R
- ILS OR LOC RWY 31L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 31R
- ILS RWY 13L (CAT II)
- ILS RWY 04R (CAT II - III)
- ILS RWY 22L (CAT II - III)
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 22R
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 31L
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 31R
- RNAV (GPS) X RWY 22L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 04L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 04R
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 22L
- RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 13L
- RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 13R
- VOR OR GPS RWY 13L/R
- VOR RWY 04R
- VOR RWY 31L
- COPTER RNAV (GPS) 027
- BELMONT VISUAL RWY 22L
- PARKWAY VISUAL RWY 13L/R
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 5
Arrivals (STAR) 4
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KJFK on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.