Building Tour: New Terminal One at JFK International Airport

Please note: This tour is SOLD OUT. We are only able to offer waitlist tickets. If a spot becomes available, we will contact you directly.

The New Terminal One at JFK International Airport is a transformative $9.5 billion project that will reimagine New York’s primary international gateway as a world-class travel experience, anchoring the Port Authority’s $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport. Designed by Gensler and AECOM and set to open in phases, when complete the approximately 2.6 million-square-foot terminal will introduce 23 new gates alongside 300,000 square feet of dining, retail, lounge, and recreation space, including outdoor green areas, all designed to prioritize accessibility, convenience, and passenger comfort from curbside to gate. The terminal’s soaring 30-foot ceilings, expansive skylights, and daylight-filled interiors aim to create a seamless and elevated passenger journey while supporting long-term sustainability goals through strategies such as energy-efficient glazing, rainwater collection systems, and a microgrid powered in part by rooftop solar panels. Targeting LEED Silver certification and on track to attending LEED Gold, the project is poised to become one of the most sustainable airport terminals in the nation.

Tour attendees will explore the design and delivery of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport, a next-generation international terminal shaping a new standard for air travel in New York City. The tour will highlight key architectural, operational, and sustainability strategies behind the project, as well as the coordination required to execute a major infrastructure project within one of the world’s busiest active airports.

Tour Guide:
Matthew Johnson, AIA, DBIA, Principal, Gensler