LAX is a dynamic airport which creates, attracts and supports economic activity throughout Southern California. According to a recent study, LAX has an annual economic impact of $60 billion. This is generated by aviation activity on or near the airport, by off-airport expenditures related to the use of aviation services, and by money that is again spent and circulated throughout the local economy. An estimated $21 billion of this total is generated within the City of Los Angeles.
LAX creates jobs. An estimated 59,000 jobs, directly attributable to LAX, are located on or near the airport. Approximately 408,000 jobs, spread throughout the region, are attributable to LAX. The employment in the City of Los Angeles due to the airport is estimated to be 158,000 jobs. One in 20 jobs in Southern California is attributed to LAX operations.
JFK International Airport is operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which manages the three other major airports in the New York metropolitan area, Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Teterboro Airport. Over ninety airlines operate out of JFK in the 6 inhabitated contents with non-stop or direct flights. It is the base of operations for JetBlue Airways and is a major international gateway hub for American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. JFK has 6 operating airline terminals, 4 runways and 128 aircraft gates serve the terminals.In 2017, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), handled more than 58.9 million passengers, reaching a new annual record. JFK is the 6th busiest airport in USA, the busiest international air passenger gateway in the United States and the busiest airport in the New York City airport system.