Long Term Parking Lot 9

Lot 9 — listed on the airport’s own site simply as the Long-Term Parking Lot — is JFK’s official long-term economy lot, run by ABM Parking for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. There is no shuttle bus: the AirTrain’s Lefferts Boulevard station is at the lot, and the ride to every terminal is free. Drive-up parking costs at most $45 per 24 hours; booking online at least three hours ahead brings that down to $35 a day or less. AirportParkings.com is an independent comparison site, does not sell Lot 9 parking and earns nothing from this page; the facts below were checked against jfkairport.com on 30 September 2026.

Lot 9 key facts

• Address / GPS: Lefferts Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11430 — set your navigation to “JFK Long Term Parking Lot 9”.
• Getting to the terminals: AirTrain from the Lefferts Boulevard station at the lot — free between parking and all terminals, trains every 5–15 minutes, ride under 10 minutes. There is no shuttle bus.
• Vehicle height limit: 11’6” (about 3.5 m).
• Hours: open 24/7, self-park.
• Payment: credit and debit cards (Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express), contactless (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay) and E-ZPass Plus; Express Pay machines speed up exit.
• Operator contacts (ABM Parking): general questions and free motor-vehicle assistance +1 (718) 244-4168; crime, accident or medical emergency +1 (718) 244-4335; towed vehicles +1 (718) 339-8500.

Lot 9 rates (30 September 2026)

Duration	Drive-up rate	Pre-booked (at least 3 h ahead)
24-hour maximum	$45	From $35 per day
7 days	≈ $315	≈ $245
ADA plate or placard	Capped at $35 per 24 h	Discount not combinable with pre-booking or E-ZPass

Pre-booking runs through the airport’s own site and must be made at least 3 hours before arrival; you may enter the lot up to 2 hours before your booked time. The ADA discount requires entering through a ticket lane (not an E-ZPass lane) and pressing HELP at the exit so an attendant can validate the plate or placard.

Source: jfkairport.com — checked 30 September 2026.

Getting from Lot 9 to your terminal

Lot 9 is not served by any shuttle bus. The AirTrain’s Lefferts Boulevard station stands at the lot — its pylon appears in our photos — and connects to every JFK terminal. Trains run every 5–15 minutes around the clock and reach the terminals in under 10 minutes, free of charge between parking lots and terminals. The $8.75 AirTrain fare applies only if you continue past the terminals to Jamaica or Howard Beach for the subway or LIRR. From the far rows, allow an extra 5–10 minutes on foot to the station.

Source: jfkairport.com — AirTrain — checked 30 September 2026.

Driving there

Take the Van Wyck Expressway (I-678) south towards JFK and leave at Exit B, signed “Lefferts Blvd / Long Term Parking”, then follow the Lot 9 signs; coming along the Belt Parkway, use the Lefferts Boulevard exit (route checked August 2026).

Rules worth knowing before you park

• Stays over 30 days: register your vehicle with ABM Parking on arrival — call +1 (718) 244-4168 or email parkingcustomerservice@abm.com with your name, plate number and estimated stay. An unregistered vehicle parked more than 30 days is treated as abandoned and towed at the owner’s cost.
• E-ZPass Plus: use the purple-signed lanes and do not pull a ticket; fees of $20 or more are charged to the card linked to your E-ZPass account.
• Availability: the airport warns that parking is limited during construction and recommends pre-booking to guarantee a space.

Source: jfkairport.com — checked 30 September 2026.

Lot 9 vs the other official JFK lots (30 September 2026)

Lot	Drive-up, 24-h max	Pre-booked, per day
Lot 9 — Long-Term (AirTrain Lefferts Blvd)	$45	From $35
Terminal 4 Blue Lot (6’4” height limit)	$82	From $66
Terminal 5 Yellow Lot	$75	From $59
Terminal 8 Red Lot (also serves Terminal 1)	$70	From $56
Federal Circle Station Lot	Reservation only	From $45

The Terminal 1 Green and Terminal 7 Orange lots are closed; the airport directs those travelers to the Terminal 8 Red Lot.

Source: jfkairport.com — checked 30 September 2026.

What parkers say

On Yelp, Lot 9 holds a 3.8/5 rating from 32 reviews (checked September 2026). The recurring complaints in public reviews (checked August 2026) are the long, dimly lit walk from the far rows to the AirTrain station and disputes over posted rate signs versus the amount charged at exit — keep your entry ticket and note the rate posted at the gate when you drive in.

Frequently asked questions

Can I reserve a space in Lot 9?

Yes — through the airport’s official pre-booking system on jfkairport.com, at least 3 hours before arrival. Pre-booking caps the price at $35 per day or less, guarantees a space, and lets you enter up to 2 hours before your booked time.

How do I get from Lot 9 to my terminal?

Take the AirTrain from the Lefferts Boulevard station at the lot — free, every 5–15 minutes, under 10 minutes to any terminal.

Is the AirTrain free from the parking lot?

Yes. The $8.75 fare applies only if you exit the AirTrain system at Jamaica or Howard Beach to reach the subway or LIRR.

What if I need to park for more than 30 days?

Register your vehicle with ABM Parking when you arrive (+1 (718) 244-4168 or parkingcustomerservice@abm.com); otherwise it will be considered abandoned and towed after 30 days.

What if my car breaks down in the lot?

ABM provides free emergency motor-vehicle assistance (for example, a flat tire) — call +1 (718) 244-4168.