New York - Kennedy (USA)

The table below shows a quick summary of the runways and approaches available at New York.

RUNWAY	STATUS	LENGTH	LDA	APROACH	LWMO	A/LAND	GUIDANCE	COMMENT
04L	GOOD	11,351	10,261	ILS	-	NO	PAPI-L
04R	FAIR	8,400	7,393	ILS	CAT 3B	YES	-	SHORT
13L	FAIR	10,000	7,989	ILS	CAT 2	YES	VASI	SHORT
13R	POOR	14,572	-	VOR, GPS	-	NO	VASI	NO ILS, DISPLACED THRESHOLD
22L	FAIR	8,400	7,440	ILS	CAT 3B	YES	PAPI-R	SHORT
22R	POOR	11,351	7,530	ILS	-	NO	-	OFFSET LOCALIZER, SHORT
31L	GOOD	14,572	10,145	ILS	-	NO	-
31R	FAIR	10,000	8,158	ILS	-	NO	-	SHORT

From the above chart you can see that there are operational restrictions or deficiencies with the some of the runways. You need to be careful if you get a last minute runway change, especially to a runway like 22R.

Multiple runways can be in use for arrivals and departures. For example, arrivals may be on runway 22L and 22R with departures on runway 22R and 31L from KK (10,700').

• Most runways have displaced thresholds some of which are very significant. All runways except for 04L and 31L have a published landing distance beyond the glideslope which is less than 9,000 feet. Calculation of landing distance may be required especially if the runway surface is affected by water, slush, snow or ice.
• An autoland must not be attempted on runway 22R. The localizer is offset and the aircraft will not land on the runway centreline.
• Confirm the gate number prior to landing by utilising the relief crew.
• For arrivals from the east you can expect a LENDY FIVE arrival. From the north it will be KINGSTON EIGHT. Both of these arrivals terminate at LGA. Expect to be radar vectored prior to reaching LGA. Holding, if required, will be at LENDY or KINGSTON. You will normally be required to comply with the altitudes shown on the arrivals (FL190).
• Once on radar vectors, expedite your descent.This means a MINIMUM of 2,500 feet per minute rate of descent. ATC will not put you into the arrival sequence until you get down.
• Last minute runways changes are quite common, especially to the adjacent parallel runway.
• In good weather conditions, expect radar vectors to a visual approach. This is actually quite easy and the last heading you receive will be an intercept heading for final approach. If an ILS is available just intercept the LOC and fly a "visual" ILS. Keep your speed high for as long as possible.
• In the event of a missed approach, be ready for an ATC revised instructions.
• {CX} Expect Terminal 7 and parking spot 4, 5 or 6. {B777} If you land on runway 31R, exit on V and clear the runway. You will be just a few meters from the parking spot so taxi time is very short. GE engines should be run at idle for a minimum three minutes prior to shutdown per FCOM3.

• You can obtain the latest ATIS by calling 1-718-995-8188.
• Fuel type is Jet A. The ground engineer will write the fuel freeze point in the AML. This needs to be inserted with a difference of minus 3*C into the FMC PERF page.
• Expect a KENNEDY ONE departure with the CANARSIE CLIMB. {B777} The KENNEDY ONE departure is not available in the FMS for runway 22R or 31L.
• Use caution when taxiing. There are several taxiways which are unsuitable for large aircraft. Carefully check your company publications.
• Traffic flow on taxiway A (the Inner Perimeter) is clockwise. Traffic flow on taxiway B (the Outer Perimeter) is counterclockwise. Here are some typical taxi routes:
  • 13R: Taxi via B to hold short N. Then, taxi via N and P to runway 13R.
  • 22R: Taxi via V, cross 13L/31R, then taxi via C and ZA to runway 22R.
  • 31L: Taxi via A to hold short of F. Then taxi via F, cross 4L/22R, take taxiway Z to runway 31L.
• {B777} The line up on runway 22R is very tight. You must really oversteer to keep the inside gear from going outside of the taxiway edge lines.
• Transition altitude is 18,000 feet.

• KEWR - Newark (294°/18NM) - Good - If there are significant arrival delays at KJFK due to weather, expect delays at Newark as well. It is very nearby.
• KBOS - Boston, Logan (063°/162NM) - Good
• KIAD - Washington, DC - Dulles (254°/198NM) - Good
• CYOW - Ottawa (358°/293NM) - Good
• CYYZ - Toronto (320°/318NM) - Good

Descent For Approach - You will normally be cleared to descent to FL190 as per the STAR. Once on radar vectors, get the aircraft down i.e ATC is expecting at least 2,500 feet per minute rate of descent due to traffic sequencing outbound ex Kennedy, Newark and La Guardia. The sooner you descend, the sooner you will be put into the approach sequence. Using TCAS, keep an eye on the traffic in front of you AS WELL AS MAINTAINING A VISUAL WATCH IN VFR CONDITIONS. THERE ARE NUMEROUS UNANNOUNCED VFR
TRAFFIC OPERATING UP TO 18,000 FEET NOT IN CONTACT WITH NEW YORK OR BOSTON.
VNAV Speed Problem - {B777} If you are getting vectored over the airfield the LEGS page may sequence to the first approach waypoint. This will cause the VNAV command speed to reduce to approach speed, typically 170 knots. Use of FLCH may be a better option.