PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY ANNOUNCES PFC APPLICATION APPROVAL
September 22, 2025
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On July 25, 2025, the FAA approved an application by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (the “Port Authority”) to impose a passenger facility charge (“PFC”) at EWR, JFK, LGA, and SWF. As readers may recall, the Port Authority began this process back in September 2024 and formally submitted its PFC application on March 17, 2025. The total approved PFC revenue to be collected will be $1,410,050,000 at the $4.50 per passenger collection level. PFC revenue will be used for the following projects:
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EWR AirTrain Newark Replacement
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JFK Central Terminal Area Roadways Redevelopment
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JFK Central Electric Utility Substation No. 2
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PFC Consulting Fees
For airlines operating to/from EWR, LGA, and JFK, the approved PFC will become effective on or around April 1, 2026, through July 1, 2030. The new PFC at SWF will not go into effect until August 1, 2026, yet it will expire at the same time as the EWR, LGA, and JFK charges.
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