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John F . Kennedy International

NEW YORK CITY , USA [ 61,623,756 ] Originally named New York International Airport upon opening in 1948 ( commonly known as Idlewild Airport ), it was subsequently renamed to commemorate the memory of the late President . JFK IA operates more than 90 airlines and operates both direct and stopover flights to nearly 200 destinations on five continents . Among the busiest international routes are London-Heathrow , Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Mexico City . A major hub for air-freighted cargo , it is estimated that 21 % of US cargo by value passes through the airport each year . www . businesschief . com