As more people begin traveling again, our T4 Safe Travel Tips serve as another resource for enjoyable virtual activities and safety resources when traveling to and from JFK T4. In addition to these lists, we also encourage outside research on activities and destinations based on your interests. Before you travel, we recommend staying updated on the safety requirements implemented by the country or state you plan on visiting, bring masks and travel-sized sanitizer with you to keep yourself and others safe and healthy, and practice social distancing.  

This week, we are featuring Denver, Colorado! 

Denver — nicknamed The Mile High City — is the capital of Colorado. Denver is the second largest city in the Mountain West and is located at the junction of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek. 

Arriving in New York City from Denver

In response to increased rates of COVID-19 transmission in various states within the United States, and to protect New York’s successful containment of COVID-19, the state has joined with New Jersey and Connecticut in jointly issuing a travel advisory for passengers arriving from states that have a significant degree of community-wide spread of COVID-19.

A travel enforcement operation has commenced at JFK T4 to help ensure travelers are following the state's quarantine restrictions. As part of the enforcement operation, enforcement teams are stationed to meet arriving aircrafts at gates and greet disembarking passengers to request proof of completion of the State Department of Health traveler form, which is being distributed to passengers by airlines prior to, and upon boarding or disembarking flights to New York State. Complete the Traveler Health form here. 

All arriving passengers from the designated states must complete the form upon entering New York. Travelers who leave the airport without completing the form will be subject to a $2,000 fine and may be brought to a hearing and ordered to complete mandatory quarantine. 

Based upon Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 205, issued June 25, 2020, the states and territories meeting the criteria for required quarantine can be found here. 

Departing from New York City to Denver

When traveling to Denver, you’ll arrive at Denver International Airport. Visit its website for information on transportation suggestions to and from the airport.

• Fly Denver
• About DEN
• Security
• Parking & Transport
• Dining, Relaxing & Shopping
• Services
• COVID-19 Response

Denver has taken purposeful steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Travelers and residents are asked to take appropriate precautions in all areas of Denver. To learn more about Denver’s COVID-19 response, visit: 

• Colorado Official State Web Portal (Department of Public Health & Environment & State Emergency Operations Center)
• City and County of Denver 
  • Prevention Resources
  • Denver COVID-19 Data Summary
  • Local Preparation and Coordination
  • Safer at Home
  • Denver Recovery Guidance & Planning
  • Face Coverings Public Order
• Denver Public Health
  • Caution Metrics
  • Protect Our Neighbors Metrics

 

Safe Experiences During Your Travels 

• Take a scenic stroll through the Denver Botanic Gardens. 
• Tour one of Denver’s local breweries and sample Denver’s finest brews. 
• Have a delightful afternoon picnic in Washington Park.
• Walk the Mile High Loop in City Park.
• Take advantage of Denver’s quality outdoor dining food scene.
• Channel your adventurous side and go on a guided outdoor rock climbing escapade.
• Explore wildlife at the Denver Zoo’s 80-acre campus. 
• Drive up Mount Evans, the highest paved auto road in North America, and check out Echo Lake.
• Venture along one of Denver’s many hiking trails and savor the crisp fresh air.
• Plan a visit to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

Fun Facts

• Denver is exactly one mile high above sea level— hence its nickname, The Mile High City. 
• Denver International Airport, spread over 53 square miles, is the largest airport in North America.
• Denver was named after James W. Denver, Governor of the Kansas Territory that included parts of Colorado, in hopes of gaining political favor.
• With over 200 different beers brewed per day, Denver brews more beer than any other city in the U.S.
• Denver is one of 12 U.S. cities to have professional teams for four major sports (baseball, basketball, football and hockey).
• Denver has 300 days of sunshine per year, making it one of the sunniest cities in the U.S. 
• Denver has more than 200 parks within the city and 20,000 acres of parks in the nearby mountains.
• Music icon, Led Zeppelin, played their first show in the U.S. at the Denver Auditorium Arena in1968.
• Denver collects more money for the arts per capita than any city in the U.S. 
• The Denver mint is the largest producer of coins in the world.

JFK Terminal 4 reminds you that as your destination starting point, we are taking every step possible to keep our travelers and employees safe and secure within our terminal. Find out the steps we’re taking at T4 to ensure yours and others’ utmost safety.