Terminal lots, Long-Term Parking, Federal Circle, prebook discounts, authorized off-airport lots and tips for parking at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Last checked: November 1, 2026
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is run by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. On-airport parking includes lots by Terminals 4, 5 and 8, a Long-Term Parking Lot near the Lefferts Boulevard AirTrain station, and the reservation-only Federal Circle Station Lot. jfkairport.com also names two authorized off-airport operators. This hub sums up both and links to our deeper guides.
24-hour maximums as listed on jfkairport.com (November 2026). Rates change, so confirm on jfkairport.com.
| Lot | Drive-up 24-hr max | Prebook (3+ hrs ahead) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 4 Blue Lot | $82 | As low as $66/day | Walk to Terminal 4; height limit 6'4" |
| Terminal 5 Yellow Lot | $75 | As low as $59/day | Walk to Terminal 5; height limit 8'2" Level 1, 7'6" Levels 2+ |
| Terminal 8 Red Lot | $70 | As low as $56/day | Recommended for Terminal 1; height limit 8'2" Level 1, 7'6" Levels 2+ |
| Long-Term Parking Lot | $45 | As low as $35/day | AirTrain to terminals; height limit 11'6" |
| Federal Circle Station Lot | N/A (reservation only) | As low as $45/day | Uncovered path to AirTrain |
Premium reserved spaces are available in each parking garage and must be booked online. Parking more than 30 days? jfkairport.com says you must register with ABM Parking at +1 (718) 244-4168 or your car may be towed. Full overview: our JFK parking page.
The operators jfkairport.com lists as authorized. We show no prices; check current rates with each operator.
| Authorized off-airport operator | Phone (per jfkairport.com) |
|---|---|
| SmartPark JFK | +1 (877) 535-7275 |
| AirPark JFK / JFK Long-Term Parking Inc. | +1 (718) 898-8400 |
jfkairport.com says to park only on-airport or with an authorized off-airport provider. ParkNJet.org is not affiliated with any lot named here, including Park & Jet Airport Parking. Prices, shuttle hours and cancellation rules are set by each operator; check current rates when you book.
jfkairport.com accepts E-ZPass Plus: use the purple E-ZPass lanes and don't pull a ticket. Cards and Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay also work.
Per jfkairport.com, AirTrain links the terminals, parking, Federal Circle and the Jamaica and Howard Beach stations. Trains run every 5–15 minutes.
With a valid state ADA plate or placard, drive-up parking is capped at $35 per 24 hours (not with prebooking or E-ZPass). Enter via a ticket lane.
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