# 2026-12591: JFK Flight Limits Pushed Back Another Two Years

2026-12591, Operating Limitations at John F. Kennedy International Airport, is a Federal Register rule from Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration published 2026-06-23, effective 2026-10-25; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-30).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12591
- As of: 2026-06-30
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12591
- Title: Operating Limitations at John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 37769
- Published: 2026-06-23
- Effective: 2026-10-25
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-30

## In one line

JFK Flight Limits Pushed Back Another Two Years

## Summary

The FAA is extending the rules that limit how many flights can take off and land at JFK Airport until October 28, 2028. This affects airlines flying in and out of JFK by keeping flight numbers in check to reduce delays and congestion. The extension starts October 25, 2026, helping keep travel smoother without extra costs for travelers.

## Abstract

This action extends the Order Limiting Operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) published on January 18, 2008, and most recently extended on October 27, 2024. The Order remains effective until October 28, 2028.

## Effects PRIA read

- JFK hourly flight cap extended: benefit, medium. The FAA keeps a cap of 81 scheduled arrivals and departures per hour at John F. Kennedy International Airport during 6:00 a.m. through 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time. This extension takes effect October 25, 2026 and lasts until October 28, 2028 to limit congestion and reduce delays at JFK.
- 80% slot-usage rule and trading rules: cost, medium. Carriers holding Operating Authorizations (slots) at JFK must use each authorization at least 80% of the time each season or risk withdrawal, with exceptions for Thanksgiving, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and December 24 through the first Saturday in January, and a waiver for highly unusual event…
- Enforcement: fines and court actions possible: cost, medium. The FAA may enforce this Order against carriers by seeking civil penalties under 49 U.S.C. 46301(a) or by filing civil actions in U.S. District Court under 49 U.S.C. 46106 or 46107 to enjoin violations. Carriers that violate the Order may face monetary penalties or court orders preventing further o…
- Involuntary slot reductions use weighted lottery: cost, medium. If the FAA requires an involuntary reduction in allocated Operating Authorizations to meet operational needs (for example due to reduced runway capacity), it will conduct a weighted lottery to withdraw authorizations and will provide at least 45 days' notice unless operational needs require otherwi…

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## Sources
- [2026-12591 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/23/2026-12591/operating-limitations-at-john-f-kennedy-international-airport)
- [2026-12591 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-23/pdf/2026-12591.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12591 (as of 2026-06-30).