How to Find Your Airport Terminal

Large airports have up to 9 terminals. Arriving at the wrong one wastes 30–60 minutes. Here's how to find yours.

How to Find Your Terminal

  • Airline app (recommended) — itinerary shows terminal; push alerts for any changes
  • SeatSmart Flight Lookup — shows gate & terminal from live data: airlineseatguide.com/flight
  • Airline website — Manage Booking shows terminal in your itinerary
  • Airport website — search "[airport code] terminal guide" for official terminal assignments

Major Airports at a Glance

  • JFK — 8 terminals; Delta T4, American T8, JetBlue T5
  • LAX — 9 terminals; American T4/T5, Delta T2/T3, United T7/T8
  • ATL — 1 terminal, 7 concourses; all connect underground
  • ORD — 4 terminals; American T1/T3, United T1, international T5
  • LHR — 5 terminals; British Airways T5, American/Delta T3

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