John F. Kennedy International Airport

JFK Millennium Partners is building a world-class, $4.2 billion Terminal 6 with the first 10 gates scheduled to open in 2026. The 1.2-million-square-foot boutique international terminal will be sustainable by design, digital first, and full of the latest passenger conveniences. The terminal is part of the Port Authority's $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport.

John F. Kennedy International Airport experienced security wait times exceeding one hour on March 25, 2026, as the partial government shutdown neared 40 days. According to the Department of Homeland Security, 33.7% of TSA workers at JFK called out on March 23, ranking the airport among the top five in the nation for TSA absences.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents began patrolling John F. Kennedy International Airport on March 23, 2026, to assist with crowd control and non-screening duties as TSA staffing shortages led to long security lines. The deployment was part of a nationwide effort at 14 airports to support TSA operations during the ongoing partial government shutdown.

John F. Kennedy International Airport's new Terminal One, a 2.6-million-square-foot facility designed by Gensler and constructed by AECOM Tishman, remains on track for a phased opening in 2026. The 23-gate state-of-the-art terminal will replace the existing Terminal 1 and demolished Terminals 2 and 3, featuring expansive check-in halls, modern security areas, and world-class dining and retail.