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New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

What you need to know about security lines at JFK Airport:

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JFK security is so busy



JFK is one of the busiest airports in the country. Get through security ASAP



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Body Scanners JFK



Terminals 2 and 8 have body scanners at all lanes. Terminal 4 has a boddy scanner at the checkpoint for gates B20-31



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Wait at security at Terminal 4 is usually very long



The wait at security at Terminal 4 is usually very long in the afternoon and evening peak hours



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Check in 60 minutes prior to departure



You should check in 60 minutes prior to departure at JFK if you have bags to check, to have enough time to clear security