JFK’s New Terminal One is closing in on its first phase opening later this year, and a newly released progress report gives the clearest picture yet of what international travelers can expect from the $9.5 billion project.
The first phase delivers 14 new gates plus arrivals and departures halls — with the full 23-gate terminal spanning 2.6 million square feet at completion, making it the largest terminal at JFK. The project is part of the Port Authority’s broader $19 billion overhaul of the entire airport.
What sets this terminal apart isn’t just the size. New Terminal One is the first airport terminal in the world to commit to a fully electric ground support equipment fleet — every vehicle operating on the tarmac will be electric. The terminal is also anchored by one of the largest solar arrays on any U.S. airport terminal and a major on-site microgrid system designed to keep operations running during grid disruptions and extreme weather.
The project is targeting LEED Gold certification and a top 5-star Skytrax rating upon completion.
Why It Matters: If you’re routing international connections through JFK — and millions do — a brand new 23-gate terminal opening this year means a dramatically better experience than the aging facilities it’s replacing. Worth knowing which airlines will operate out of Terminal One as the opening gets closer.
Source: Schneider Electric / New Terminal One at JFK
