The Centurion LoungeNew York City Airport (JFK)
★3.6(1,178 reviews)JFK · Terminal 4 · airside
American Express's Terminal 4 lounge, just past security, with hot and cold buffets and a full bar.
The Centurion Lounge is American Express's lounge in JFK Terminal 4, on Level 4, just past the TSA checkpoint, to the left of the escalators. It is open to American Express Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card and Centurion Card members, and Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardholders can use it too. The guest rules tightened on 8 July 2026, and guests now have to be travelling on the same flight as the cardmember, so plan around that if you travel with friends on separate bookings. Hours are 05:00 to 22:00 daily, so it works for early departures. Food is a complimentary hot buffet and cold buffet, with soft drinks and a complimentary full bar. Its spot right after the checkpoint makes it an easy first stop before you walk to your gate.
Crowding · comfortable
Best for a meal and a drink before boarding; the lounge is built around its buffet and bar rather than workspace.
The Centurion Lounge serves a complimentary hot buffet and cold buffet, with soft drinks and a complimentary full bar. It is enough for a proper meal, so eat here rather than buying food airside in Terminal 4.
The lounge is airside in Terminal 4 on Level 4. Clear the TSA checkpoint and it is immediately ahead, to the left of the escalators.
- 01Clear the Terminal 4 TSA checkpoint
- 02Look for the escalators just past security
- 03The Centurion Lounge is to the left of the escalators on Level 4
- 04Show your eligible card and boarding pass
Landmarks: TSA checkpoint · Escalators
ℹ Airside - Terminal 4, Level 4, just past the TSA checkpoint, to the left of the escalators.
American ExpressIncluded: Complimentary cold buffet · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary full bar
American Express Platinum or Centurion Card
Flying from JFK without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at JFKThe Centurion Lounge tips
Travelling with someone on a different flight? Since 8 July 2026, they cannot enter as your guest.
Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardholders can use the lounge too, not just Platinum and Centurion members.
It is right after security, so stop here first and check your gate before walking on.
The lounge opens at 05:00 and closes at 22:00.
The Centurion Lounge: frequently asked questions
Airside in Terminal 4 on Level 4, just past the TSA checkpoint, to the left of the escalators.
American Express Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card and Centurion Card members, and Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardholders.
Since 8 July 2026, guests must be travelling on the same flight as the cardmember. Guest allowances otherwise follow your American Express card terms.
05:00 to 22:00 daily.
Yes. The full bar is complimentary, along with soft drinks and hot and cold buffets.
