Driving Directions to John F. Kennedy International Airport Cargo Area

Navigating to the cargo areas of a major international airport like John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), also known as Aeroporto Internacional John F. Kennedy, can be challenging, especially for first-time visitors or drivers unfamiliar with the area. This guide provides clear and concise driving directions to ProLogis – JFK Cargo Center 77, a key facility within the JFK cargo complex. Whether you are arriving from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, or via the Van Wyck Expressway, these instructions will help you reach your destination efficiently.

From Manhattan/Brooklyn

If you are starting your journey from Manhattan or Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel offers a direct route to begin your trip towards JFK Airport’s cargo area.

1. Enter the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel and proceed to follow the signs directing you to the BELT PARKWAY EAST and subsequently to the NASSAU EXPRESSWAY.
2. Keep to the LEFT lanes as you merge onto the Nassau Expressway. Continue to follow the Nassau Expressway until it ends.
3. Upon reaching the end of the Nassau Expressway, look for signs indicating North Boundary Road.
4. Make a right turn at the traffic light onto the access road leading to North Boundary Road.
5. At the next traffic light, turn LEFT onto North Boundary Road.
6. Continue along North Boundary Road and carefully follow the signs pointing towards Building 77.
7. Proceed past the U.S. Post Office which will be on your right. Continue until you reach a stop sign.
8. At this stop sign, make a right turn onto Eastern Road.
9. Drive past the ProLogis-JFK Cargo Center 77 sign; continue to the next stop sign.
10. Make a right turn into the parking lot. You have arrived at ProLogis – JFK Cargo Center 77. The building is large and green, making it easily identifiable.
11. To enter the building, proceed to the Main Entrance, which is located at the front of the building, distinguished by three flagpoles.

From Long Island

For those traveling from Long Island, the Belt Parkway West provides a straightforward path to the JFK cargo area.

1. Take the BELT Parkway WEST and proceed to EXIT 21B, marked for FARMERS BLVD. / GUY BREWER BLVD.
2. At the traffic light at the end of the exit ramp, make a LEFT turn. This will require you to cross over the Parkway.
3. After crossing over the parkway, stay on FARMERS BLVD.
4. At the next traffic light, turn LEFT onto GUY BREWER BLVD.
5. Stay on GUY BREWER BLVD until you reach ROCKAWAY TURNPIKE.
6. Cross over Rockaway Turnpike, and at the next traffic light immediately after crossing, make a LEFT turn.
7. Continue straight and proceed past the U.S. Post Office on your right. Drive until you reach a stop sign.
8. At the stop sign, turn right onto Eastern Road.
9. Continue past the ProLogis-JFK Cargo Center 77 sign and proceed to the next Stop Sign.
10. Make a right turn into the parking lot. The large green building directly ahead is ProLogis – JFK Cargo Center 77.
11. Enter the building via the Main Entrance located at the front, marked by three flagpoles.

From Van Wyck Expressway

If you are approaching from the Van Wyck Expressway, the route involves transitioning to the Nassau Expressway, and then following the directions previously outlined for those coming from Manhattan/Brooklyn.

1. Take the Van Wyck Expressway and merge onto the Nassau Expressway.
2. Once on the Nassau Expressway, follow the directions provided above under the section “From Manhattan/Brooklyn” to reach ProLogis – JFK Cargo Center 77.

By following these detailed directions, you should be able to easily navigate to the ProLogis – JFK Cargo Center 77 within the John F. Kennedy International Airport area. Always pay attention to road signs and traffic conditions to ensure a safe and efficient journey to your destination at Aeroporto Internacional John F. Kennedy.