b'66 JFKCARGOelaborates. By aligning infrastructure Building 260 is the first new cargo center at JFK in 25 years.investments with both industry needsand community priorities, JFK has shown how airports can create resilient, future-ready cargo ecosystems that strengthen global trade while supporting local economic growth.Reaching out to the communityearly and often is a part of our DNA, Russell adds. Acknowledging that each airport and cargo project is unique, Russell emphasizes there are lessons to be learned from JFK because most domestic gateway airports share similar challenges regarding aging infrastructure, fragmented operations, congestion and land constraints. This particular project is a success because it addresses all of these challenges head on and delivers for both the airport and community, he concludes. September 2025AirportImprovement.com'