About *T4*
Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport
Terminal 4 is the primary international gateway at JFK Airport, operating at a scale that shapes the airport’s overall passenger volume and performance.
Our Terminal
Terminal 4 is the largest terminal at JFK Airport. Spanning more than two million square feet, T4 serves over 27 million passengers annually, represents approximately 44 percent of total passenger traffic at JFK, and is home to 22 domestic and international airline partners.
Since opening in 2001, Terminal 4 has expanded and evolved through successive redevelopment phases designed to increase capacity and strengthen its role as JFK’s primary international gateway. These programs added gates, expanded concourse space, upgraded arrivals and security facilities, and reconfigured gate infrastructure to accommodate larger widebody aircraft and rising passenger volumes.
The continued evolution of T4 is guided by the terminal’s North Star, a shared vision that defines T4’s long-term value proposition. The North Star aligns development across the terminal’s physical environment, commercial program, airline partnerships, and passenger experience. In parallel, we are advancing an ongoing commercial redevelopment that reinforces T4’s New York identity through borough-inspired concepts, local business participation, and redesigned retail and dining environments. Together, these efforts position Terminal 4 as a high-capacity global gateway grounded in a distinctly New York sense of place.
T4 by the Numbers
Our Brand Values
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Be Friendly
Every interaction with our staff should make you feel welcomed and at home with special moments that surprise and delight.
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Be Happy
Traveling can be stressful, and we want to create that special feeling of fun and adventure that leaves you with a smile.
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Be Informative
We will always go above and beyond to help you achieve your goals both inside and outside of the terminal.
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Be Safe
Safety is our top priority and we are always working with government and law enforcement partners to ensure that our employees and customers are safe and secure.
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Be Memorable
New York City and Queens are very special places and we want to bring a piece of the city to you, so you know you have arrived in the Big Apple.
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T4 Milestones
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1996
JFKIAT Established
JFKIAT was selected by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to develop, build, and manage the International Arrivals Building at JFK.
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2001
Terminal 4 Reopens
T4 reopened in May after undergoing a $1.4 billion redevelopment that transformed the former International Arrivals Building into a modern and efficient air terminal.
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2008
First Class Firsts
The first scheduled service A380 in the US, Emirates 202, departed from T4.
T4 was also the first terminal with a jet bridge to connect a lounge to an A380, allowing first class passengers to board directly from the Emirates lounge.
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2012
Taxi, Taxi!
T4 became the only terminal at JFK with an indoor taxi queue allowing for a more efficient taxi stand and better customer service
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2013
Bigger is Better
T4 completed the Phase I expansion in May adding a total of 457,600 sq. ft. including 9 new gates, and Delta opened its largest US lounge in T4.
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2015
New Concourse, New Gates
T4 opened the B Concourse Phase II 80,000 sq. ft. expansion in January, adding 11 new gates to accommodate Delta’s regional jets
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2016
A Brand New Look
T4’s new brand was launched, and Terminal 4 turned 15 years old. A record breaking 20.6 million passengers travelled through T4 in 2016.
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2017
#T4GoesGreen
Terminal 4 became the first air terminal to earn LEED Gold certification for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance in the U.S.
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2018
Safety First
T4 opened its new state-of-the-art Security Operations Center (SOC), which allows for more proactive management of the terminal.
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2019
Digitizing T4
Digital terminal initiatives launched at T4 with implementation of Aira Access, Biometrics exit gates, interactive Google translator, and a new digital terminal wayfinding system.
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2022
Further Expansion
T4 earns first LEED Platinum certification for aviation industry in the nation; Opening of Phase 2.5 extension with 10 new RJ gates and expansion of Phase 2 B concourse gates.
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2023
Delta Consolidation
As of Jan. 14, Delta has officially moved its operations out of JFK Terminal 2 and consolidated all operations to Terminal 4.
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2024
Delta One Lounge
T4 opened a new domestic reclaim area, introduced self-service technology at check-in and security and opened the Delta One Lounge — a first of its kind.
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2025
T4 North Star
Launch of the T4 North Star program and key terminal upgrades, including new F&B + retail openings, refreshed hold rooms with digital displays, and opening of the Capital One Lounge.
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People never forget how you made them feel
On average, T4 employees say “Have a great flight!” to 75,000 passengers daily.
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Au revoir, adiós, arrivederci, sayonara
Passengers on 50% of our flights are bound for international destinations.
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Lights! Camera! T4 Action!
T4 was a location in The Bourne Ultimatum, Demolition, Girls, House of Lies, and dozens of other films and TV shows.
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Get those miles in
T4 has more than 135,000 square feet of shops and restaurants. That’s a mile end-to-end — perfect for doing some cardio before your flight!
Come be part of our next big milestone
If you would like to inquire about retail and concessions opportunities with T4, please contact the business directly. You can find their information on the Directory page.
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