American Airlines Terminal at JFK International Airport
Jamaica, NY

DMJM+HARRIS is providing final design of a new $1.3 billion terminal at JFK International Airport. The new 2.2 million square foot American Airlines terminal will also house American Eagle and other carriers on a 42-acre site behind the existing terminals. The 55 gates include 38 for all types of large jets, (including the newest Boeing 777 operated by American and other carriers), and 18 gates with covered jet bridges for regional jets operated by American Eagle. The terminal will be constructed in 17 phases to allow continued operations at JFK. At least 1,000 construction jobs will be created by the project.

The new terminal will be American's gateway to the United States, and will be the firm's largest non-aircraft asset.
The finished terminal will have three primary levels: one for arrivals and baggage handling; one for departures; and one for clubs, lounges, and offices. There will be a new two-level roadway to provide separation between arrivals and departures, each level with 1,200 linear feet of curb space. There will be 24 curbside check-in positions and 200 check-in positions at the main ticket counter-all with takeaway belts for baggage. The 200 interior positions will be arranged in four check-in islands and two L- shaped rows of counters along the sides of the ticketing lobby.
The building's four concourses-three extending from an central terminal area and one connected to the terminal by a 320-foot underground tunnel with moving walkways- will process 14 million passengers a year-an average of 40,000 a day.

The new terminal will also feature a customs and immigration facility with 22 customs positions, 48 immigration positions, and seven baggage claim carousels, each with 250 linear feet for baggage pickup. It will be large enough to serve up to 2,400 people per hour. Also included are 1,290 feet of domestic and 1,890 feet of international bag-claim systems. Full CTX baggage scan capability is scheduled to be installed by 2009.

Approximately 110,000 square feet will be devoted to concession space, creating a virtual mall for shops, restaurants and other retail outlets. In addition to the two Admirals Clubs (40,000 square feet total) there will be two Platinum Business Centers, a First Class arrivals lounge, and a 10,000 square foot lounge for use by other carriers. Other elements include aprons and taxiways, fuel transmission and hydrant systems, and elevated and at-grade roadways (with 4,400 feet of curb lanes). Total paving area is 435,000 square yards.