PickUp Sign at
John F. Kennedy
(JFK).
Free pickup sign app for chauffeurs and drivers meeting passengers at JFK.
Where chauffeurs meet passengers
at New York JFK.
Professional car service chauffeurs at JFK meet passengers inside the terminal at baggage claim level, holding a name sign. Different terminals have different meeting points: T1 baggage claim at the base of customs escalators, T4 arrivals hall near carousels 10-13 (most international arrivals), T5 (JetBlue) baggage claim, T7 baggage claim at customs exit, T8 (American) baggage claim near the main corridor. Uber and Lyft do not pick up inside terminals at JFK, only car services do.
Practical tips for JFK.
T4 is the busiest
Heaviest international volume. Customs queues vary, give yourself a buffer.
Domestic vs international wait
Domestic arrivals get 30 minutes complimentary wait, international gets 45 minutes per most car-service standards.
AVA, not the terminal
The Authorized Vehicle Area is where commercial drivers queue. Terminals themselves are for meet-and-greet, not idle waiting.
Common pickup types.
International business, T4
Delta, Emirates, BA arrivals. Premium meet-and-greet expected.
Domestic and Caribbean, T5
JetBlue. Family and group pickups common.
American Airlines transatlantic, T8
Often high-traffic mornings, signage clarity matters more than at quieter terminals.
Frequently asked.
Where do chauffeurs meet passengers at New York JFK?
Professional car service chauffeurs at JFK meet passengers inside the terminal at baggage claim level, holding a name sign. Different terminals have different meeting points: T1 baggage claim at the base of customs escalators, T4 arrivals hall near carousels 10-13 (most international arrivals), T5 (JetBlue) baggage claim, T7 baggage claim at customs exit, T8 (American) baggage claim near the main corridor. Uber and Lyft do not pick up inside terminals at JFK, only car services do.
Is PickUp Sign free to use?
Yes. The app is free forever on iPhone, iPad, and Android. No ads, no trials. Optional Colour Themes upgrade is US$0.99/year for premium background colours.
Does it work without internet at the airport?
Yes. The app runs entirely offline. No mobile data, no Wi-Fi required.
Will the screen stay awake while I hold it up?
Yes. PickUp Sign keeps the screen on at maximum brightness automatically while a name is displayed.
Free on the App Store and Google Play.
Ready before you reach the kerb.