Originally Posted by
Gunfighter
The Q Runner pickup is at the corner of Metropolitan and Lefferts.
Another option is taking the subway to JFK AirTrain. $2 subway + $2.50 Airtrain if you buy a 10 ride ticket.
If you are on the ER and can commute into JFK, then Howard Beach is an option. I've never been there, but I've heard of one or two crashpads in that area.
Once you have access to DeltaNet, go to the Chief Pilot Support Center for the Northeast Region and download the Welcome Package. It's a wealth of information on commuting. The crashpad info is out of date though. Your best source for crashpad info is the message board in the JFK pilot lounge.
Instead of taking the subway/airtrain to JFK the Q10 bus picks up at Metro and Lefferts. I usually get the limited bus which gets you to JFK in about 30 minutes. If you buy a $10 ride ticket you get 12 rides. The Q10 drops off at terminal 4 at JFK which is right next to the Delta terminal.
I think that if you are going to be flying the ER and use both JFK and LGA for commuting then Kew Gardens is you're best bet. The Q runner picks up on the hour and half hour at Metro and Lefferts and will take you to either JFK or LGA for $7 plus tip.