Why did JFK have an airport named after him?

JFK Airport, officially known as John F. Kennedy International Airport, was named in honor of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, following his assassination in 1963. The airport was previously named Idlewild Airport, but the name was changed in 1963 to commemorate Kennedy's contributions to the country and his vision for air travel and transportation. JFK's legacy in promoting civil aviation and international travel made the renaming a fitting tribute.