John F. Kennedy International Airport — terminals and inbound tempo
JFK operates eight terminals across two runways and is the busiest international gateway in North America. Peak inbound waves cluster 05:00-08:00 (overnight long-haul from Asia and Europe) and again 14:00-18:00 (European late-morning departures). The Central Taxi Hold runs a queue-by-terminal mechanic — Yellow medallion drivers self-check-in and are dispatched to terminals in queue order.
