— Airport Guide
Flying Through New York JFK Airport With Your Pet
Everything you need to know about pet relief areas, terminal maps, TSA screening, and pet travel tips at New York JFK International Airport.
New York JFK Airport at a Glance
✈ Airport Code
JFK
👥Annual Passengers
63M+
🐾Pet Relief Areas
5 Outside Terminal, 7 Inside Terminal
🕐Open 24 Hours
Yes
🌐Official Airport Site
🗺️Terminal Maps
Flying With Your Pet Through New York JFK - Quick Tips
- Arrive 30 minutes earlier than usual
- Visit a relief area before security. .
- Keep vaccination records handy
- Bring extra waste bags
- Confirm airline pet policies before travel
Navigating Security With Your Pet
At JFK, pets must be removed from carriers before TSA screening. Carry your pet through the metal detector while the carrier goes through the X-ray machine. Leashes and harnesses should remain secured whenever possible.
Pet Relief Areas
New York JFK airport has five exterior and seven interior pet relief areas.
Outdoor Relief Areas
- Terminal 1, Level 1
- Terminal 4, Level 1
- Terminal 5, Level 1
- Terminal 7, Level 1
- Terminal 8, Level 1
Indoor Relief Areas
- Terminal 4, Level 1
- Terminal 4, Level 2
- Terminal 4, Near Gate B31
- Terminal 5, Near Gate 28
- Terminal 5 Wooftop, Near Gate 528
- Terminal 7, Level 3
- Terminal 8, Near Gate 38
Features
✓ Open 24 Hours
✓ ADA Accessible
✓ Waste Bags Provided
Official New York JFK Airport Resources
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