Original Documentary: Airport Uncovered - Inside New York JFK

John F. Kennedy International Airport - more commonly known as simply JFK - is one of three primary airports serving the New York City metropolitan area. The airport handled over 60 million passengers in 2019, making it one of the busiest airports by passenger volume in the United States and the busiest international air gateway into North America.
While you may be familiar with the concourses, gates, and even views of the runways, we wanted to know… What is it like behind the scenes, and… Who are the people that help keep JFK running?
In this episode, we go behind the scenes and give you an exclusive look at the inner workings of JFK airport. This is Airport Uncovered: JFK.
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[@LongHaulbySimpleFlying]

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[@christianmanuel8624]

I love it

[@Gamer-oh4tj]

Nice. We want more 🙂

[@mk-hc3pj]

I actually have been im jfk when i was about 2 yrs old. We were flying to doha with Qatar airways. Honestly dont remember anything about the experience

[@rcprojects1229]

Bitte länger...

[@rileymccollor]

I love these types of videos. Thank you for these

[@mikeinfortcollinslynn7898]

Ah Kennedy Steve! The guy who kept pilots on the straight and narrow moving their planes around the airport and he did it with humor and professionalism. Yes, he's perfect for his new job. Let's see a video on the new airport in Istanbul. It looks like a palace.

[@chron123]

Back then Kennedy Steve told pilots to talk to the Ramp, now he IS the Ramp! It came full circle!

[@ekt8750]

Good to see Kennedy Steve's still at the airport even though he's no longer in the tower.

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[@khanwoods4515]

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[@Formula1st]

@Whight Jane “here in Australia” EU flag profile pic lol

[@cheboyard]

@Nicholas Michael but sometimes i nationwide beep boop jump soda can

[@bobfotoples6950]

@@khanwoods4515 If I can't hold it in my hands, currency based on nothing is exactly that--NOTHING.

[@drumjedi5301]

Kennedy Steve!!! That man is a legend for those of us who listen to ATC recordings.

[@lucasconkling6960]

I was wondering how i knew him and then i saw this and it clicked lol

[@drumjedi5301]

@@lucasconkling6960 The only reason I knew is because I watched an interview with him awhile back. Cool to see the man behind the voice!

[@GAiming01]

Oh absolutely love him

[@ekt8750]

@@drumjedi5301 his voice is unmistakable

[@jorgrademaker]

Just wondering how he talks to tug drivers more...

[@nApucco]

Kennedy Steve! So glad to hear he is still working at JFK in a new role.

[@traceyturner9428]

This is my airport. I come here everyday to work. My terminal is 4. Working here for 14yrs. 😁 Love it. Great to see Kennedy Steve. He is a legend.

[@sammymarrco2]

6:10 even the professionals use flight radar 24 haha

[@charlesnicholson7539]

Woah lol

[@SolidMartian]

I saw this when I saw someone use it later in the video like the other comment on this comment

[@shaxxs]

Do you reckon they use the free / regular version or do they get some deal with the Devs, like do they get the Pro version or something like that?

[@chrispontani6059]

Kennedy Steve! His live ATC clips are the stuff of legend! To be that funny yet still the consummate professional is a true talent. Great to see him running part of the airport.

[@Jdalio5]

They were never live

[@StaticImage]

This channel (both Long Haul and Simple Flying in general) is one of the most underrated, underappreciated, most hard working channels in all of KZbin. Keep working, you brilliant people. You make magic every time you release something new.

[@gilliantracy7991]

Kennedy Steve!! Finally straightening out that ramp!

[@WizardSoon]

Hey that's Kennedy Steve! So glad to learn that he is still working at the airport after his mandatory retirement from his ATC position. He is a legend! Tango Yankee!

[@dpm-jt8rj]

Kennedy Steve is certainly one of a kind. He is one of the few people in my bucket list that I would like to meet someday! This was a very nice video, I am sure there is/was enough material that the video could have lasted an hour and a half, with Kennedy Steve alone!

[@maxb4074]

If I hear Kennedy Steve's voice my laptop's cursor automatically goes to the "like" button

[@yannick9552]

Could you guys please do more Airports Uncovered like HEATHROW, LAX, Frankfurt, Schiphol, Montreal. Loved the video, keep up the good work👍🏻😊

[@gooner72]

That's a great idea..

[@gooner72]

Who doesn't love Kennedy Steve? He's an absolute Legend in the airline industry and we've heard him so many times on ATC channels making pilots lives a little bit more light hearted whilst still doing his job to an immensely high standard. I don't think anyone knows this fantastic airport better than this man.🇬🇧🇺🇸✌✌

[@mrmaq007]

Kennedy Steve... The man. The legend.

[@jeetshaah]

A beautiful project team Simple Flying Would appreciate if y'all could film Mumbai Airport, the busiest single runway airport in the world that had more than 1000 daily departures pre COVID

[@mastiffmama6008]

I would love to see that also.

[@gilesrdavies]

I thought London-Gatwick was the busiest single runway airport in the world?

[@Boeing-ER-jy9vq]

Mumbai has 2 runways -_-

[@togafly.]

@@Boeing-ER-jy9vq dude they are not used simultaneously as they intersect

[@Boeing-ER-jy9vq]

@@togafly. still counts as a two runway airport

[@scheckenhere7417]

Kennedy Steve, return of the legend xD

[@planestrainsandthings]

Loved this short documentary I would love to see more !

[@swapnilmamgain6578]

I hate those aircraft comparisons . like ur just comparing them on the basis of their range and model type and units sold bruh! This is my type of content and you will win all hearts if this series continues

[@petertaylor4270]

Nice job. There's so much to the JFK complex. You managed to pull out stories that were less common. Excellent.

[@phvignesh57090]

Amazing documentary! Please do a video on Heathrow and Manchester airport

[@khoanguyenavia]

The legend himself is in this video. Fantastic.

[@dpm-jt8rj]

There is no one like Kennedy Steve. Mere slight comparisons.

[@iamrupamdas]

I don’t want to see a single dislike on this video. This is just so good!

[@abhilashm.prasad5027]

This is really awesome documentary, please work with other airports like LAX, SFO, ATL, MIA, ORD, LHR, DXB, SIN etc...

[@keithkolasinski]

Being going to JFK since the 80s to plane spot and for a short time collecting airline schedules.

[@thatpilatesguy]

I love the pool at the TWA hotel. It's great for plane spotting

[@drec777]

I love this content! Please make some more! Do LAX or ATL next! 💛

[@Aviator96]

I love this. Can we please more of these airport uncovered videos. ❤❤❤ Make them 45 mins at least.

[@RIOBTN]

Nice! Good to see Kennedy Steve still working at JFK after retiring from Kennedy Tower. Missed his voice.

[@gnpaone]

I want to know how atc/tower handles departures/approaches (clearances) and preparations during emergencies in the tower in JFK

[@ddal17]

Been there a few times would have live to have a longer video thou. Would love to see other airports such as YYZ etc

[@scottweddell2171]

You should profile SFO in the next video!! It’s a US airport that has a lot to offer and is almost completely renovated.

[@freddst]

Absolutely amazing! We love these videos. Thank you for all your informative and exciting content. Would you please create more video like these for the following airports: (no particular order) San Francisco SFO Denver - DEN Chicago - ORD London - LHR Los Angeles - LAX Singapore - SIN Honolulu -HNL Frankfurt - FRA Madrid - MAD Tokyo - NRT

[@52Jeronimo]

Please consider doing a report on how to create traffic demand for an underutilized airport. Also how runways locations are determined.

[@justicesibole6879]

I love all the Kennedy Steve comments, he's awesome!

[@thurber72]

Great video! Thank you!

[@nicoldm3225]

I was expecting a 1h long documentary but this one was very interesting Looking forward to learn about other airports around the world

[@rybreadschneftipops]

great video! more about the other terminals would be awesome

[@bobfotoples6950]

My wife and I landed at JFK last October, and we walked 3.5 miles from where we landed to our next gate, and never left the teminal we were in. It was exhausting!

[@JorDonJordy_.]

Exquisite coverage/ insight and overall content sharing done of one of the most well known Airports across the entire World

[@USNveteran]

Just flew through JFK in October 2020. Had not been there since the 1970's. Wow what a difference, and loved the air train, too bad they are dragging their feet on one for LGA. Recently retired as an aircraft mechanic from a major US airline but never worked at JFK. Have some friends that did and they said it's quite the experience. FLY NAVY!!!

[@dejanjordan]

Will you do a brazilian airport as well in the future? Its really amazing to see how much work resources buildings and of course people are involved into this complicated "machine"

[@moiscotv]

Kennedy Steve!!!! An absolute legend!

[@BobbyGeneric145]

I was jfk based when I upgraded to Captain... Excellent documentary.

[@AviationandAutos]

Awesome job! Would love to see Washington Dulles or Washington National, my home airports! Hopefully MWAA cooperates with you :)

[@dumitrulangham1721]

12:22 twa hotel is a ✈️ enthusiast heaven!🥺🥺🥺 modern plane and plane from the 60s!

[@stefanpetersson636]

"Kennedy Steve", great to see him still work at JFK. Although in a different position.

[@jsaviation]

Amazing documentary, I hope there are many more to come! I would have loved to see something about JFK’s terminal 4 which is the only privately operated terminal in the US, owned by the Schiphol Group. And speaking of Schiphol….😏

[@THEEGoat1400]

Please keep these coming

[@halfwaydillitante3041]

Oh my god it’s Kennedy Steve!! We’ve missed you buddy 😢

[@AlmostMonumental27]

WHY isn't it mentioned, among ALL that chatter, that the Saarinen TWA terminal is now anchoring a HOTEL? The amazing central shell houses the lobby/restaurants/bars, and rooms are in custom-built semicircular buildings contoured around the site between the Saarinen building the the Jet Blue terminal. I've stayed there awaiting a 10:30 am Emirates A380 flight to Dubai and onward to Mauritius. Rooms are tiny, but with a runway-view room, aviation enthusiasts can get a view of the Emirates and Singapore Airlines gates -- and they both route the A380 into JFK. (SQ's routes the 380 to/from Frankfurt and another A350 Long-Range aircraft goes nonstop to Singapore over the North Pole in a 19 hour ride.) Lodging at The TWA Hotel an exciting way to spend the night in New York, either prior to or after an odd-hours flight. Just an update from a glaring omission in this video, thanks.

[@skyserf]

Finally, the Rise of the Regional Jets segment is no longer the longest LHbSF video. Cheers

[@jimbidwell8286]

Having worked for a major US Airline with a hub at JFK, I found this video quite interesting. I would spent up to two months at a time at JFK (pre 9/11) and tried to see as much as I could of the airport. It would have been nice it the airport train had been running during my stays there, alas it was under construction instead. Thanx for video and keep them coming!

[@WBTravels]

Do a video or interview with Steve as you have the chance cause you're there rn

[@billmcg1676]

Very cool documentary and well done. Tons of docs about all new modern Asian airports. Nice to see one about a renowned American airport. Look forward to more!

[@sukhisingh10]

Loved this video. Would love to see more!

[@stranger21ny]

Ive worked in JFK since 2003

[@marcelorozengurt4432]

Id love to see an episode on the jfk airline catering centres on the ramp and how the airline food is made.

[@patagard8253]

Outstanding !!!. On part 2 of JFK, please highlight the past glories of the Worldport terminal of PanAm and the new T4 from the old IAB

[@gilesrdavies]

Amazing work Simple Flying, your work is just getting better every day! My only criticism if there was any, if the documentary could have been a little longer and more detailed.

[@Jazzyk-zt7pe]

These people are amazing that work at our airports. I'm going to thank them personally next time I visit JFK.

[@internetandlifehacks]

We love JFK and loved watching this documentary, great job!

[@RaulRodriguez-wr8lq]

Thanks, I have been in la Guardia, never at JFK ,congratulacions beatiful documentary.

[@mathuringarcier]

What a glow up by Kennedy Steve!

[@nydc1finest596]

Wish you guys do a documentary of the Port Authority Police that protects JFK and all it facilities.

[@CarGuyz16]

Great to see that Kennedy Steve is still at Kennedy at some capacity

[@nazhif1]

This is top quality stuff

[@StaticImage]

Isn't it? These guys are amazing

[@AviationStation]

This was a great documentary! Very well done! Looking forward to more of these in the future!

[@tylergiunchi7711]

Do Dulles Airport next!!!!

[@michaelhayden725]

Like to see how the runways and taxiways are configured. What does taxiway Alpha to Kilo-Alpha mean?? Or what does R31R Shorten mean?? Thanks for the video, glad to see that JFK Steve's experience has not been lost.

[@louiem5654]

How neat. Would love to see more BTS videos of airports.

[@platinumaviation]

Please do a behind the scenes of Dublin Airport, Ireland

[@levij6591]

Can you profile DFW, please?!!

[@lefayhalefay]

Amazing! Have Heathrow Airport Next please.

[@x2006charger]

Would love to see a video like this of Denver. Of course it won't have kennedy steve, but still.

[@VideoGamerExpert5]

I used to work at Stewart International Airport in Newburgh New York now it maybe not as big as JFK but hey it could be a cool video to feature! But it was a cool video seeing inside of JFK

[@sushi777300]

What a great documentary ❤

[@joshberith]

This is a random comment, but can someone give me the title of the soundtrack at 3:27 please....? Great vid n great job as always.... Never Disappointed. Never.

[@thepro_luis4274]

Would like to see an airport uncovered about Los Angeles LAX!

[@nadziskandar]

Anyone here before they notice the typo in the thumbnail? 😂 Edit: Damn it, they noticed the typo 😂

[@mastiffmama6008]

I miss his atc transmissions!

[@mariano_buitrago]

Second successful career for Kennedy Steve!

[@omnia001]

Now this is quality content

[@matthewdavidshaw]

Great video, as always!

[@faisalofficialchannel6480]

Guys, can you give me timestamp about where is Kennedy Steve, and can you tell me why he is so popular? Thanks

[@rashesthippo]

2:18 ; and search for Kennedy Steve ATC. He's fun & professional.

[@tact86]

Excellent video!. Perhaps you would consider a smaller US airport with commercial flights that could show a contrast with the major ones.

[@gustavodiaspress]

I do miss flying to that wonderfull TWA terminal, with TWA!

[@HenriqueCarneiroM]

You guys just dropped Kenedy Steve as an easter egg 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@letsmike22]

You should do a documentary about the Kennedy Steve!

[@MFARAJR1018]

Go more behind JFK maybe part 2 would be nice longer

[@ethanch3011]

5:38 Kennedy Steve???? :O He's a legend

[@Eduardo-cz3wf]

This series was made for me haha. Could you PLEASE do one of IAH-Bush Intercontinental they are number 1 in the US and #2 in North America .

[@jwil4286]

So, who forgot to make the terminals connected AIRSIDE (as opposed to landside, which is what the AirTrain does)?

[@calebbuswell]

HAHAHAHA The Irony of Steve being a Ramp manager now after all the years of having the ramps clog up his taxiway.

[@roysantianez1322]

Question: 1. How does a flight number being given to airlines? 2. Can a flight number be switch to different plane type in the same airline? Like for example, CX271 is Airbus A350, can it be switch to other airplane type like A380 of the same airline? 3. What will happen to Flight number if the plane carrying that flight number retired or got a crash?

[@janichackouthup4545]

Great thanks

[@Poobtato]

Can u do a similar video on London Heathrow or Changi Airport?

[@omnia001]

Excellent video of my favorite aeroport