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Amex CenturionLow nowHigh · Verified yesterday

The Centurion Lounge

JFK · Terminal 4 · Level 4, just past the TSA checkpoint 4.5

About this lounge

Chef-curated menu, a strong cocktail program, and design-forward spaces; peak-hour waitlists are common.

5:00 AM – 10:00 PM ~400 capacityWi-Fi: ExcellentPower: Abundant

Amenities

Showers
Made-to-order food
Premium alcohol
Spa
Family room
Kids area

Rating breakdown

Food4.7
Beverage4.5
Workspace4.8
Quietness4.5
Shower4.9
Family4.7
Business4.4

Policy source & freshness

How we verify
Live-verifiedHigh · Verified yesterday
Re-checked: Daily
ConfidenceHigh · 97/100
Source of record American Express — The Centurion Lounge access policyOfficial issuer page · operated by American Express · last verified 2026-06-02
Verified policy facts
  • A same-day boarding pass on a Card-eligible airline is required for entry.
  • Card Members may enter up to 3 hours before their scheduled departure.
  • Effective July 8, 2026, during a layover Card Members must arrive within 5 hours of the connecting flight.
  • Guest fee: $50 per guest age 18+, $30 per child age 2–17, under 2 free.
  • $75,000 in eligible annual spend unlocks 2 complimentary guests.
  • Effective July 8, 2026, all guests must be travelling on the same flight as the Card Member.
  • The physical Card and a matching government ID are required for paid guest entry.
Upcoming changes

2026-07-08: 5-hour layover arrival window + same-flight guest requirement take effect.

Location

Terminal 4 — Level 4, just past the TSA checkpoint