Emergency / Medical Servicesat New York Kennedy JFK Airport
In an emergency, dial 211 from a courtesy phone or 911 from a pay phone or cell phone.
For medical emergencies, trained emergency medical technicians are available 24/7. Please call the police emergency number (718) 244-4333 for assistance.
A Medical office is located at Building 22A, reached by free shuttle bus 24/7 (tel. 718-244-1644)
For medical emergencies, trained emergency medical technicians are available 24/7. Please call the police emergency number (718) 244-4333 for assistance.
A Medical office is located at Building 22A, reached by free shuttle bus 24/7 (tel. 718-244-1644)
People With Special Needs / Persons With Disabilities
When making airline reservations, be sure to mention your special needs, including wheelchair assistance.
Family member or caretaker taking you to the gate will have to stop by your airline counter to get a 'non-flying boarding pass'.
For public transportation information call (718) 596-8585 or (718) 596-8273 - make reservation 24 hours in advance.
Accessible services inside the passenger terminals of JFK Airport include drinking fountains, restrooms, pet relief areas, car rental, phones.
Free Autolink Service is available to connect to other flights - contact your airline 48 hrs in advance.
Transportation to/from JFK: call the MTA at 718-596-8585 (TTY/TDD 718-596-8273) ; for more transportation informtion call 1-800-247-7433 at least 24 hrs in advance.
Family member or caretaker taking you to the gate will have to stop by your airline counter to get a 'non-flying boarding pass'.
For public transportation information call (718) 596-8585 or (718) 596-8273 - make reservation 24 hours in advance.
Accessible services inside the passenger terminals of JFK Airport include drinking fountains, restrooms, pet relief areas, car rental, phones.
Free Autolink Service is available to connect to other flights - contact your airline 48 hrs in advance.
Transportation to/from JFK: call the MTA at 718-596-8585 (TTY/TDD 718-596-8273) ; for more transportation informtion call 1-800-247-7433 at least 24 hrs in advance.
Tips, Help & Resources
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- Check here for info on lounges or clubs where you might be able to access.
- Missing an item? Forget or lost something at security? Please find info & contact detail for items lost in the airport here.
- If you have a longer layover and need to kill some time before your flight's departure, check out these ideas to help pass the time.
- Search different travel sites, and even other airports near your departure or destination, to secure the cheapest flights available from New York Kennedy Airport.
- After clearing security, open the map of JFK airport to navigate through the terminals, and see all restaurant and shopping options along the way and at your gate.
- Wifi access is free, so getting on the internet will also help navigate thru the terminals or finding that cafe before you board.
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