Parking details by lot
Save money and guarantee a spot when you book parking at least 3 hours in advance
If you plan to park at JFK for more than 30 days in any lot, when you arrive at the airport, you must register your vehicle with ABM Parking by calling +1 (718) 244-4168 or emailing ABM. Provide your name, license plate number, and estimated number of days you’ll be parked at the airport.
Any vehicle that does not register with ABM Parking and is parked more than 30 days will be considered abandoned and will be towed. The owner will be responsible for the retrieval costs.
Paying for Parking
Credit, Debit, or Contactless Payment
Customers can pay for parking with credit or debit cards (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express), E-ZPass, or contactless payments like Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay. To save time when leaving, use a credit or debit card at an Express Pay machine.
E-ZPass Plus
Customers can use their E-ZPass tag to pay for airport parking. E-ZPass Plus is available if:
- Customer has registered for E-ZPass Plus at the E-ZPass Plus website. opens in a new tab
- Replenished E-ZPass account with a valid credit card.
Commercial accounts: Call the E-ZPass Plus Customer Service Center to activate.
How it works:
- Entering the lot: Use the lanes marked with purple E-ZPass signs. Drive up to the gate and wait for the arm to rise. This may take up to 20 seconds. Do not pull a ticket.
- Exiting the lot: Your E-ZPass tag will be read at the exit plaza if you accessed the parking facility and used an E-ZPass entry lane. Your account will be charged at posted parking rates.
- Payment: If your fee is $20 or under, it will be deducted from your E-ZPass account balance. If the fee is $20 or more, it will be charged to the credit card linked to the E-ZPass account.
More info: Visit the E-Zpass Plus Website opens in a new tab
Premium Parking
Reserve a parking space to ensure you are closer to your terminal. There are dedicated premium spaces in each parking garage. Reservations must be made online.
Parking for travelers with restricted mobility
Parking spaces for customers with disabilities are available in every parking lot, including near terminal entrances and in the long-term lot near the Howard Beach and Lefferts Boulevard AirTrain stations. Subject to availability. Vehicles must prominently display a non-expired, state-issued ADA license plate, placard, or permit. Violators will be towed.
A courtesy discount is available to customers with official, non-expired, state-issued ADA license plates, placards, or permits.
- The discount cannot be used with prebooked reservations or E-ZPass payment.
- Do not enter via E-ZPass lanes. You must enter through the ticket lane and pull a ticket.
- Upon exit, press the HELP button to speak with an attendant. They will validate your ADA tag and adjust your fee to reflect the discount.
- The discount applies only after your parking charges exceed $35 per day.
- Charges are incurred in 30-minute increments until the daily maximum is reached.
- ADA accessible spaces can’t be reserved. Premium reserved parking areas are the next most convenient spaces if all accessible parking spaces are full.
Duration | Rates for Persons with Restricted Mobility |
|---|---|
Half hour increments | Standard rates apply up to the daily max |
24-hour maximum | $35 |
Authorized off-airport parking options
Customers should only park on-airport or with an authorized off-airport parking provider.
Company | Phone |
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Electric Vehicle charging stations
EV charging stations are available in some parking lots at JFK. Charging companies include ChargePoint opens in a new tab, Evolve opens in a new tab, Revel opens in a new tab, and Tesla opens in a new tab.
Charging time depends on the charger and your car.
- Level 2 chargers (ChargePoint) are located in the Terminal 5 Yellow Parking Lot. Charging is free, but you must pay to enter the parking lot.
- Level 3 chargers are in the West Cell Phone Lot (Revel & Evolve) and the JFK Travel Plaza (Tesla). These chargers require payment.
How to pay:
- Most chargers accept contactless payment.
- Some companies ask you to pay using their mobile app.
The parking fees will be collected once you leave the parking lot.
Finding a charger:
- You can use a website or app called PlugShare opens in a new tab to find chargers.
Parking customer services
If you have special parking circumstances, billing questions, or other questions, please email ABM Parking customer service.
For help while in the parking lot:
- Free emergency motor vehicle assistance (e.g., flat tire) services call: +1 (718) 244-4168
- To report a crime, an accident or a medical emergency call: +1 (718) 244-4335
Other contact information:
- General parking and parking lot operator: +1 (718) 244-4168
- If you've been towed, please call: +1 (718) 339-8500
Navigate JFK with the AirTrain
The AirTrain connects passengers to terminals, airport parking lots, the hotel shuttle area, the rental car center, and public transportation.