JFK flight paths: which nearby ZIP codes get the most aircraft
John F. Kennedy International Airport · recorded Sep 8 to 21, 2026
Over 14 days (Sep 8 to 21, 2026), we measured recorded aircraft traffic near 17 ZIP codes around John F. Kennedy International Airport. 11422 (Rosedale) had the most traffic near its center point, 439 track events a day within 1 mile; 11412 (Saint Albans) had the least, 10 a day.
When JFK is busiest
How JFK's recorded arrivals and departures spread across the day. This shows the daily pattern, not the airport's total traffic.
Show the hour-by-hour numbers
| Hour (local) | Share of the day |
|---|---|
| 12 am to 1 am | 1.8% |
| 1 am to 2 am | 1.4% |
| 2 am to 3 am | 1.1% |
| 3 am to 4 am | 0.5% |
| 4 am to 5 am | 0.7% |
| 5 am to 6 am | 1.6% |
| 6 am to 7 am | 3.3% |
| 7 am to 8 am | 5.1% |
| 8 am to 9 am | 5% |
| 9 am to 10 am | 4.9% |
| 10 am to 11 am | 4.7% |
| 11 am to 12 pm | 4.2% |
| 12 pm to 1 pm | 4.1% |
| 1 pm to 2 pm | 5.1% |
| 2 pm to 3 pm | 5.7% |
| 3 pm to 4 pm | 5.8% |
| 4 pm to 5 pm | 6.2% |
| 5 pm to 6 pm | 6.5% |
| 6 pm to 7 pm | 6.1% |
| 7 pm to 8 pm | 7.5% |
| 8 pm to 9 pm | 4.7% |
| 9 pm to 10 pm | 5.2% |
| 10 pm to 11 pm | 5.3% |
| 11 pm to 12 am | 3.6% |
Nearby ZIP codes, busiest first
Average recorded aircraft track events a day within 1 mile of each ZIP code's center point, over the same 14 days. A ZIP code spans miles, so individual streets vary.
| ZIP code | Miles to JFK | A day within 1 mi | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11422BusiestRosedale, NY | 2.8 | 439 | Very frequent |
| 11692Arverne, NY | 3.3 | 434 | Very frequent |
| 11413Springfield Gardens, NY | 2.1 | 429 | Very frequent |
| 11414Howard Beach, NY | 3.6 | 212 | Very frequent |
| 11516Cedarhurst, NY | 3.0 | 189 | Frequent |
| 11598Woodmere, NY | 3.5 | 159 | Frequent |
| 11559Lawrence, NY | 3.0 | 117 | Frequent |
| 11581Valley Stream, NY | 3.6 | 116 | Frequent |
| 11096Inwood, NY | 2.1 | 115 | Frequent |
| 11420South Ozone Park, NY | 3.2 | 114 | Frequent |
| 11691Far Rockaway, NY | 2.9 | 87 | Frequent |
| 11436Jamaica, NY | 2.7 | 84 | Frequent |
| 11693Far Rockaway, NY | 3.1 | 80 | Frequent |
| 11419South Richmond Hill, NY | 4.0 | 27 | Occasional |
| 11433Jamaica, NY | 4.0 | 14 | Occasional |
| 11434Jamaica, NY | 2.6 | 13 | Occasional |
| 11412QuietestSaint Albans, NY | 4.0 | 10 | Occasional |
Levels: very frequent 200 or more a day, frequent 50 to 199, occasional 10 to 49, infrequent 1 to 9.9, rare fewer than 1.
Most-recorded aircraft types
The aircraft types seen most often in JFK's recorded arrivals and departures, most common first:
- Airbus A321neo
- Bombardier CRJ900
- Airbus A321
- Embraer 175
- Boeing 767-300
Why flight paths near JFK change
Aircraft take off and land into the wind, so when the wind shifts the airport can switch runways, and arrival and departure paths move over different neighborhoods for hours or days at a time. Routes and procedures also change over time. A ZIP code that was quiet during these 14 days can be busier under a different runway setup, and the reverse.
Looking at a home near JFK?
These numbers describe ZIP code center points. A ZIP code spans miles, and one street can get far more or far fewer aircraft than the next, so check the exact address.
Common questions
When is JFK busiest?
In recorded arrivals and departures over 14 days (Sep 8 to 21, 2026), the busiest hour was 7 pm to 8 pm local time, with about 7.5% of the day's traffic. About 19% happened at night, between 10 pm and 7 am.
Which ZIP codes near JFK get the most aircraft traffic?
In our data the busiest were 11422 (Rosedale), 439 a day; 11692 (Arverne), 434 a day; 11413 (Springfield Gardens), 429 a day, counting recorded track events within 1 mile of each ZIP code's center point.
Which ZIP codes near JFK get the least aircraft traffic?
Of the 17 ZIP codes we measured around JFK, the quietest were 11412 (Saint Albans), 10 a day; 11434 (Jamaica), 13 a day; 11433 (Jamaica), 14 a day.
Do flight paths around JFK change?
Yes. Aircraft take off and land into the wind, so runway use and the paths that go with it shift with the weather. Routes and procedures also change over time.