JFK Terminal 8 TSA Wait Times
Live security wait times for Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport · Concourses B and C
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FAQ: Terminal 8 at JFK
Which airlines fly from JFK Terminal 8?
Terminal 8 is American Airlines' JFK hub and hosts oneworld partners including British Airways, Iberia, Finnair, and Qatar Airways, plus Alaska and Hawaiian, which relocated here in late 2025. Check the live TSA wait times above — evening transatlantic banks are the busiest.
Does JFK Terminal 8 have TSA PreCheck?
Yes, Terminal 8 offers TSA PreCheck and CLEAR lanes at its main checkpoint. Waits are usually manageable midday but climb during the 4-8 PM international rush, as the live data above will show.
How early should I arrive at JFK Terminal 8?
Arrive 2 hours before domestic American flights and 3 hours before international departures. Use the live wait time above along with traffic conditions to decide exactly when to leave.