The three-letter IATA code for John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK.
The airport serves New York City and is located in the borough of Queens. It opened in 1948 as New York International Airport, commonly called Idlewild Airport, before being renamed in December 1963 to honor President John F. Kennedy.
Its code reflects the airport’s earlier name: the letters JFK were assigned after the renaming. The airport is one of the major international gateways to the United States and has multiple passenger terminals serving domestic and international airlines.
JFK is often confused with LaGuardia Airport, whose IATA code is LGA, and Newark Liberty International Airport, whose code is EWR. IATA airport codes are generally three letters, while ICAO airport codes use four letters and are used mainly for flight operations and aviation planning.