JFK Airport — Terminal 4 Garage parking clearance: 7'8"
The posted vehicle clearance at JFK Airport — Terminal 4 Garage, JFK Expy in New York, New York is 7'8" (92 inches). It was verified against Port Authority NY/NJ on Apr 30, 2026. That clears a stock pickup or SUV (6'6") and anything shorter, but not a low-roof cargo van (7'9") or anything taller. Measure your own vehicle; racks, AC units, and lifts add inches.
Will it fit?
| Vehicle | Typical height | Fits 7'8"? |
|---|---|---|
| A typical sedan | 5'0" | Yes |
| A stock pickup or SUV | 6'6" | Yes |
| A low-roof cargo van | 7'9" | No |
| A mid-roof cargo van | 8'4" | No |
| A 10–12 ft rental truck | 9'0" | No |
| A high-roof Sprinter or Transit | 9'2" | No |
| A 15–20 ft rental truck | 11'0" | No |
| A Class B camper van | 11'0" | No |
| A Class C RV | 11'6" | No |
| A 26 ft rental truck | 13'6" | No |
| A semi trailer | 13'6" | No |
Details
- Address
- JFK Expy
- Coordinates
- 40.64200, -73.78220
- Oversized vehicles
- Not marked oversized-vehicle-friendly
- Notes
- Terminal-adjacent. Clearance needs verification. Web-verified 2026-04-30: https://parking.jfkairport.com/book/JFK/Content/FAQs — Level 1 is 11'6; Levels 2-6 are 7'8
- Source
- Web-verified (high confidence) — was: Port Authority NY/NJ
Other garages with a posted clearance near JFK Airport — Terminal 4 Garage
- JFK Airport — Terminal 1 Garage · 12'0" · 0.1 mi · taller
- 545 Washington Ave Garage · 8'5" · 10.0 mi · taller
- LaGuardia — Central Terminal Garage · 7'9" · 10.5 mi · taller
- Barclays Center — Underground Garage · 11'0" · 10.5 mi · taller
- Icon — Midtown East Apartments Garage · 6'8" · 12.5 mi · lower
- 475 Park Avenue South · 6'8" · 12.7 mi · lower
Frequently asked
Will a U-Haul fit at JFK Airport — Terminal 4 Garage?
No. The posted clearance is 7'8". U-Haul lists a clearance height of 9'0" for its 10 ft truck, 11'0" for its 15, 17, and 20 ft trucks, and 12'0" for its 26 ft truck. None of them fits under 7'8". Budget and Penske publish different figures; see the vehicle heights guide at willifit.ai/vehicle-heights.html.
Will an RV fit at JFK Airport — Terminal 4 Garage?
Class B camper vans are typically 8.5 to 11 ft tall and Class C motorhomes 10 to 11 ft, not counting roof-mounted air conditioners and vents. Neither a Class B camper van nor a Class C motorhome fits under 7'8". Class A motorhomes and fifth wheels run 11 to 13.5 ft and exceed most garage clearances; use a surface lot.
How was this clearance verified?
It was verified against Port Authority NY/NJ on Apr 30, 2026. Clearances change with re-paving and renovations; confirm at the sign before you enter.
⚠ Always verify at the sign.
Posted clearances on this page are for planning. The only authoritative number
is the sign at the garage entrance or bridge approach. Clearances can change
due to re-paving, renovations, or weather. If you spot an inaccuracy,
open the map and use the "Report clearance" button.