New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) T6 consortium JFK Millennium Partners celebrated the installation of the final piece of structural steel in the first phase of construction of the new 1.2 million-square-foot terminal. JFK’s new $4.2-billion T6 will be part of the airport’s multiterminal, $19-billion modernization project. The topping off ceremony comes shortly after PANYNJ and JFK Millennium Partners announced the first swath of local food, beverage and retail businesses selected for the new terminal space. T6 is scheduled to open in two phases, with the first section of new terminal space and concessions concepts expected to open in 2026 and the balance to open in 2028.
“Today marks a major milestone in the transformation of JFK International that will set a new standard for travel in New York,” said Governor Hochul. “This state-of-the-art development would not have been possible without our skilled union workers and partners, and I look forward to continuing our work with them to build a more efficient, interconnected New York.”
“Today’s topping-off ceremony comes as we near the midpoint of this historic $19-billion project to transform JFK into what will soon be one of the world’s great airports,” said Port Authority executive director Rick Cotton. “Just seven years ago when we unveiled our JFK Vision Plan, few people believed we could build a new world-class airport while maintaining full flight operations and managing record passenger volumes. But seeing is believing. And in just a couple of years, travelers will experience a beautiful and efficient new airport with a uniquely New York sense of place.”
“We’re thrilled to celebrate today’s steel-topping out milestone at JFK Terminal 6, an exciting and important achievement on our journey towards opening in 2026,” added JFK Millennium Partners CEO Steve Thody. “I’m grateful to our extraordinary JMP team and our 900-strong Terminal 6 workforce, who are committed to building a safe, state-of-the-art new home for our airline partners and their passengers — both here in New York and around the globe.”
