New York state officials have unveiled a $13 billion plan to transform John F. Kennedy International Airport into a modernized airport anchored by two international terminal complexes.
“While leaders in Washington talk about investing in infrastructure, we’re actually doing it at historic levels, and the transformation of JFK Airport into a 21st-century transportation hub will ensure New York remains the nation’s front door to the world,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. “This historic investment to modernize JFK Airport and the surrounding transportation network will not only ease travel through this major hub, but it will ensure JFK joins the ranks as one of the finest airports in the world.”
Officials said the JFK Vision Plan, initially unveiled in January 2017 and based on the recommendations from the Governor’s Airport Advisory Panel, calls for an overhaul of the airport’s terminal sites into one unified JFK Airport by demolishing old terminals, utilizing vacant space, and modernizing on-airport infrastructure while incorporating the latest in passenger amenities and technological innovations.
The effort would increase the number and size of gates, improve parking availability and an array of airside taxiway improvements to allow for bigger planes and reduced gate congestion, upgrade the AirTrain JFK system to handle increased passenger capacity, and enhance roadways on and off the airport.
“We know how powerful investing in infrastructure can be as a boost to our economy and a driver of job creation,” Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “Here in New York, we have transformed our state with record investments in infrastructure, especially at our airports. This latest plan for the modernization of JFK will build upon our efforts to improve the transportation network of this world-class facility and enhance the traveler experience.”