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John Kennedy AirportJohn F. Kennedy International Airport is located in South-Eastern New York city. This airport is one of the largest and busiest airports in New York.The airport comprises of 8 terminal buildings which is operated by Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The airport is truly a marvelous piece of architect by Eero Saarinen which reflects the historic essence.The exact location of this airport is at Jamaica Bay which is around 15 miles from Manhattan.The airport is named after the former President of United States John F Kennedy.This airport is a hub to American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Evergreen International Airlines, Jet Blue Airways and Polar Air Cargo. This airport is very famous and is as well screened in many television series and albums.

Why is it unique

John F. Kennedy International Airport is the earliest airport in United States with a surpassed interior as well as exterior design. This airport is very famous all around the world for its marvelous architecture. Despite of much fame the design of the airport stands out to be uncopied by anyone else. The original airport terminal is Trans World Flight Center which serves since 1962 and is also designated as the Historic landmark by United States Government. The interiors as well as the exteriors of the terminal are renowned historic landmarks.

John F. Kennedy International Airport comprises of seven operating terminals and covers an area of around 4,930 acres. This airport was built in a whooping cost of US $150 million. More than 35,000 people are presently employed at this airport including the ground as well as flight crew. John F. Kennedy International Airport has a very high tech Airtrain which started its operation from 2003. This Airtrain links New York City and Long Island Rail Road through the airport. This airport is also one of the leading centers for world Air cargo.