NYCEDC and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey have initiated the JFK Air Cargo Study to plan for new facilities, address off-airport infrastructure and access issues, and accommodate present and future operating demands. JFK Airport is an integral part of Queens and New York City’s overall economy.
As the second largest employer in Queens, employing 69,000 people and contributing $3.6 billion in wages annually, JFK Airport is a key factor in the economic growth of New York City. Along with its surrounding communities, it represents the seventh largest cargo airport in the country, having shipped and received 1.3 million tons of cargo in 2010.
These factors demonstrate the significant impact the JFK air cargo community has had in Queens and its neighboring boroughs. NYCEDC has partnered with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to study the air cargo industry and plan for its future at JFK. The JFK Air Cargo Study aims to address cargo and logistics business needs and concerns related to facilities, infrastructure, access, and business development. The study will produce an action plan designed to ensure that future development accommodates growth in cargo tonnage.
