New York JFK Airport has officially begun construction on its new and improved Terminal 6 as part of a wider multi-billion redevelopment project. The first new gates are expected to open in 2026, with construction completed in 2028 - let's take a closer look at what this means for New York's busiest airport.
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It will be built on the sites of the former Terminal 6, which was demolished in 2011, and the aging Terminal 7, which will be torn down after British Airways relocates to Terminal 8.
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The original Saarinen terminal, also known as the head house, has since been converted into the TWA Hotel. Northwest Orient, Braniff International Airways, and Northeast Airlines opened a joint terminal in November 1962 (later Terminal 2). National Airlines opened the Sundrome (later Terminal 6) in 1969.
It closed in January and will be demolished to make way for the New Terminal One project, scheduled to open in 2026. Like Terminal 2, JFK's Terminal 3 was also closed, in 2014, to make way for the New Terminal One as part of the broader $18 billion redevelopment plan for the airport.
JFK Millennium Partners is developing the new terminal in two phases, with the first new gates opening in 2026 and construction completion in 2028. The new terminal will create an anchor for passenger travel on JFK's north side, spanning the sites of the former Terminal 6 and the existing Terminal 7.
About JFK Millennium PartnersJFK Millennium Partners (JMP) is the development partner for the new Terminal 6 redevelopment project at JFK International Airport. Our team is composed of Vantage Airport Group, American Triple I (ATI), and RXR Realty.
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Redevelopment and preservation campaignTerminal 3 would subsequently be demolished to create additional aircraft parking between Terminals 2 and 4. Construction of the Terminal 4 expansion began in November 2010 and was completed in May 2013.