JFK
John F. Kennedy
New York, NY · 8 relief areas · Rank #6
Verified 15d ago5 · Ideal
Warning

T5's 'Wooftop' is open-air rooftop — strongly NOT recommended for cats. Best cat option: T4 indoor between Gates 30-32.

11 relief areas across 7 terminals. Quality varies dramatically. T4 (between Gates 30-32) is the best cat option. Terminals are NOT airside-connected.

Relief areas · sorted by cat-safety
T4 main indoor room
Between Gates 30 and 32, Level 3
5
post-securityWalled room

70 sq ft enclosed. BEST cat option at JFK.

T4 B31 area
Near Gate B31, Level 3
4
post-securityWalled room

Second enclosed T4 option.

Terminal 2 room
Inside Arrivals, next to Delta Sky Club
4
post-securityWalled room

Enclosed indoor room. Delta terminal.

Terminal 7 indoor
Between Gates 9 and 10, behind Hudson
4
post-securityWalled room

Enclosed.

T5 pre-security room
Next to baggage carousel 6
4
pre-securityWalled room

Enclosed pre-security indoor room.

Terminal 1 outdoor
Outside arrivals, east side
2
pre-securityOpen area

No post-security option in T1.

Terminal 8 grass
Near Gate 33, Middle Isle
2
pre-securityWalled room

Outdoor grass area. American/Oneworld.

T5 Wooftop
Rooftop near Gate 28
1
post-securityWalled room

Open-air 4,000 sq ft rooftop. NOT for cats.

Cat plan
Primary: T4 main indoor room

Between Gates 30 and 32, Level 3 · 70 sq ft enclosed. BEST cat option at JFK.

5 · Ideal
Avoid at JFK

T5 Wooftop · Terminal 1 outdoor · Terminal 8 grass

Plan B: relieve before security

Given this airport's policy, use the pre-security area or relieve at home/hotel before arrival.