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The pool is located on the TWA Hotel roof overlooking JFK’s runway 4L/22R.
Runway Chalet

 

Rooftop Pool

Watch from our rooftop infinity pool and observation deck as jets take off for faraway lands, then warm up in the Runway Chalet

Our rooftop pool is open year-round! In the summer, it's cool and refreshing. In the winter, it turns into a pool-cuzzi and is heated up to 95 degrees every day!

The pool and observation deck are open for registered TWA Hotel guests without a Pool Reservation from 7 AM to 10:30 AM every day, all year round. No fee is required, though occupancy limits apply.

In the winter, from November 1 through May 26:

  • Registered hotel guests can visit the rooftop pool and observation deck from 11 AM to 11 PM. Pool Reservations are not required but are recommended due to occupancy limits. Pool Reservations are complimentary during this period for up to four people per guestroom. (Please see the instructions for booking Pool Reservations below.)
  • Visitors to the hotel can enjoy the pool with a Pool Reservation and a fee from 11 AM to 11 PM. The fee for visitors is $25 per adult and $20 per child (age 5–12) on Monday through Thursday and $50 per adult and $20 per child on Friday through Sunday. Children age 4 and under may use the pool for free with adult supervision. (Please see the instructions for booking Pool Reservations below.)

 

In the spring and summer, from May 27 through October 31, both registered hotel guests and visitors to the hotel are required to have a Pool Reservation during the hours of 11 AM to 11 PM. There is a fee for the reservation. Fees for both registered hotel guests and visitors are $25 per adult and $20 per child (age 5–12) on Monday through Thursday and $50 per adult and $20 per child on Friday through Sunday. There is a maximum of four adults and two children per Pool Reservation. (Please see the instructions for booking Pool Reservations below.)

The Runway Chalet at The Pool Bar — a rooftop après ski experience — is open from 11 AM to 11 PM every day. Complete with cozy seating and tasty noshes, the tented and heated alpine hideaway has peak views of Runway 4 Left/22 Right. Gather around the vintage fireplace with a cocktail — or play a game of Connect 4 with pals! Your Pool Reservation grants you entry to The Runway Chalet, but food and beverages are not included as part of the reservation fee.

Occasionally The Pool Bar hosts private events. Please check the list of closures below to confirm the pool will be open when you plan to visit!

 

Runway Chalet at The Pool Bar

Hours

Every Day 11 AM to 11 PM ET

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Pool Reservations

How to Book a Pool Reservation

Hotel Guests

When booking an overnight stay, after selecting your guestroom, you will see the option to enhance your stay with a Pool Reservation. Scroll to find your preferred time and click to add the reservation to your booking.

From November 1 through May 26, registered hotel guests can visit the rooftop pool and observation deck from 11 AM to 11 PM. Pool Reservations are recommended but are not required. Pool Reservations are complimentary for up to four people per guestroom during this period.

From May 27 through October 21, registered hotel guests are required to have a Pool Reservation during the hours of 11 AM to 11 PM. During this period, the fee is $25 per adult and $20 per child (age 5–12) on Monday through Thursday and $50 per adult and $20 per child on Friday through Sunday. There is a maximum of four adults and two children per Pool Reservation. Children age 4 and under may use the pool for free with adult supervision.

Unfortunately, Pool Reservations cannot be added to Daytripper℠ stays. If you are booking a Daytripper℠ stay and would like to add a Pool Reservation, email us at [email protected] and we will assist you with availability.

Visitors

For visitors who are not staying at the hotel, there is a fee for admission to the pool, observation deck and The Pool Bar year-round. To make a Pool Reservation, visitors not staying at the hotel may email [email protected] or you may walk in and we will accommodate you based on availability. Rates are $25 per adult and $20 per child (age 5–12) on Monday through Thursday and $50 per adult and $20 per child on Friday through Sunday. The fee will be payable via a credit card at the host stand at The Pool Bar entrance. There is a maximum of four adults and two children per Pool Reservation.

 

What's Included in Each Pool Reservation
  • Admission to the pool and observation deck
  • Towels
  • A table for dining at the Runway Chalet at The Pool Bar

 

What's NOT Included in Each Pool Reservation
  • The cost of food and beverages
  • Pool loungers — they cannot be guaranteed or reserved

 

Inclement Weather

The pool is closed during inclement weather. If your reservation is cancelled, a team member will contact you to reschedule for another time. If the reservation cannot be rescheduled, your fee will be refunded.

 

Private Events

There are no upcoming private events at the Runway Chalet at The Pool Bar.

 

Pool & Observation Deck Rules

Our pool and observation deck has some new rules — please read them carefully.

 

  • Do not enter the pool area if you feel unwell, have symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 14 days or were exposed to someone with COVID-19 within the last 14 days.
  • Social distancing is required: please stay at least 6 feet apart from others, including in the pool. 
  • Only 6 people per party may be seated together. Furniture may not be moved. Furniture has been rearranged to allow for social distancing.
  • No outside food or beverages are permitted.
  • Personal items must be placed in a clear plastic bag that is less than 12-by-12-inches (bags are provided at the pool).
  • Pool towels may not be removed from the pool area. Guests must leave wet towels behind for collection by team members.
  • Restrooms and changing rooms are available on the rooftop; there are no showers.
  • There is no lifeguard on duty; please enjoy the pool carefully.
 
Questions? See the FAQs at the bottom of this page.
 Runway Chalet at the Pool Bar
Stay toasty at the Runway Chalet.

Our infinity edge pool offers a much-needed respite during sweltering summers. Come winter, it turns into a pool-cuzzi — the water is heated up to 95 degrees! The highly filtered water is purified every 30 minutes (a standard pool recirculates every 6 hours).

 Hot apple cider at the Runway Chalet
Warm up with a hot apple cider.

Inspired by the infinity edge pool at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes, France, the swimming spot has a beach entry and underwater seating — not to mention a gleaming TWA logo mosaic in the signature colors of gold and red. And its view tops the Mediterranean Sea any day: The infinity pool sits on the horizon of a thrilling scene — JFK’s bustling Runway 4 Left/22 Right, with views all the way to Jamaica Bay.

 Hang up your skies outside the Runway Chalet
Ski bums welcome!

At 12,079 feet long, 4L/22R is one of the biggest runways at JFK, the fifth-busiest airport in the United States. Jets bearing the livery of American Airlines, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Delta and 70 other carriers take off and land on the stretches of concrete just beyond the TWA Hotel.

 Stay warm at the Runway Chalet
The tented and heated bar offers peak views of Runway 4 Left/22 Right.

The observation deck also provides a view of the famous Bay Runway — measuring 14,511 feet long (almost 3 miles!), Runway 13 Right/31 Left is the second-longest commercial runway in North America. (Fun fact: The Bay Runway served as the backup landing strip for NASA’s Space Shuttle.) Despite the heavy runway traffic at JFK’s 128 gates, the deck is surprisingly quiet.

FAQs

I’m not staying at the TWA Hotel. Can I visit the pool and observation deck?

Yes! For visitors who are not staying at the hotel, there is a fee for admission to the pool, observation deck and the Runway Chalet at The Pool Bar. Please read about fees for visitors not staying at the hotel at the top of the page.

I’m staying at the TWA Hotel. Can I use the pool?

Yes! TWA Hotel guests are welcome to swim in the pool from 7 AM to 10:30 AM every day without a reservation. From November 1 through May 26, Pool Reservations are complimentary for hotel guests. Between May 27 and October 31, a fee is required for Pool Reservations. Please read about fees for hotel guests at the top of the page.

Are pool towels available?

Yes! Towels are available on the pool deck.

Can I bring a tote bag with my belongings?

No. All belongings must be in a clear plastic bag less than 12-by-12-inches. Bags will be provided at the pool.

Are showers available at the pool deck?

No, showers are not available. Changing rooms and restrooms are available in the pool area.

Can I reserve a lounge chair?

No. There are a limited number of lounge chairs available and they cannot be reserved. Lounge chairs are first come, first served.