John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK)
New York, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KJFK
IATA
JFK
City
New York
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
13 ft
Runways
4 runways
Coordinates
40.6413, -73.7781
Overview
Major international gateway in New York serving as a hub for long-haul international operations.
Current Weather at KJFK
Pilots flying into or out of John F. Kennedy International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KJFK 030851Z 36009KT 10SM SCT200 SCT250 17/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP217 T01670056 53004 $Wind 360° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 36
Current TAF
TAF KJFK 030840Z 0309/0412 36008KT P6SM SCT200 SCT250 FM031900 17010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250 FM040000 18008KT P6SM FEW250 FM040300 21004KT P6SM FEW250Decode METAR for KJFK
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KJFK. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KJFK. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near New York. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at John F. Kennedy International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KJFK include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
John F. Kennedy International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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