Port Authority, General Aviation Terminal

at John F Kennedy International Airport

From Michael Knopp on 03-Aug-2009

Flew into JFK on June 22 at 5:00 pm in a Piper Malibu. We had no problems whatsoever, very easy and quick in and out. The port authority met us on the taxiway with a follow me truck and the $125 ramp fee was not unreasonable compared to some airports we have used. Would not hesitate to go back.
 

From Andrew Odum on 26-Jun-2009

My first trip to JFK in 20+ years of flying and I was extremely surprised at the ease of getting into and out of this busy airport. ATC, tower and ground were great. The people at the GA ramp were extremely helpful and accommodating. They provided a van to pick up an employee of our company who arrived from another county for transporting to a hospital in the US and took him directly to the aircraft so he would not have to walk far. We arrived at 1130 local and departed at 1430, two of the busiest hours and the delay was minimal (compared to KATL). Will have to admit that Jet Fuel is a bit pricy but then again so is jet fuel at Signature in Miami. Over all will be happy to go back there again if the opportunity ever comes up.
 

From Heath Goldstein on 13-Jul-2008

The Staff at the GA Terminal were very helpful and very courteous. They were able to give me a ride to the area for the Airtrain to get the subway. However a word of the wise, DO NOT land or depart between the peak times of 3pm to 10pm. First you will pay a premium surcharge for arriving or departing during that time, and you will be in the line on the taxiway to get to the terminal. Pay extra attention to JFK Tower and Ground. Also, get familiar with the field and how to get to the various taxiways. They will give you progressive taxiway, but you may have to wait, before they will allow you on the taxiway (even late at night). Also it is a good idea to call JFK clearance (VFR or IFR) prior to starting up, (yes even late at night) as they can keep you on standby for 10-15 minutes till they give you your info.
 

From Scott Dyer on 15-Mar-2008

Met an arriving airline passenger on a Saturday morning in March 2008. Great ATC handling, very helpful and friendly PANYNJ service to pick up the passenger at the terminal, long wait in line for departure (48 mins. from engine start to takeoff). But, you can sit in traffic on the Van Wyck for that long, too.
 

From Thomas Lissner on 02-Feb-2007

GA and Port Authority provided kind and excellent service. Slots no longer needed since beginning of 2007 makes it even easier. Courtesy shuttle to and from terminal through GA helped make a quick turn around. Landing fees less than greedy Signature locations. Very nice experience.