Jacksonville International Airport (IATA code: JAX) is located just 13 miles north of Downtown Jacksonville, Florida, USA. The airport is owned and operated by the Jacksonville Aviation Authority.
With over 200 flights a day, over 6 million passengers travel through the airport each year.
JAX is an important transport hub for Florida and provides non-stop flights to some major U.S. cities, many of which are international gateways.
JAX has a variety of amenities and services available located both pre and post-security.
Did you know that you can buy lounge passes for Jacksonville International Airport with Alternative Airlines? You can purchase them for The Club JAX.
The airport has two concrete runways: 8/26, 10,000 x 150 ft (3,048 x 46 m) and 14/32, 7,701 x 150 ft (2,347 x 46 m).
Inside the terminal building, there is a baggage claim area on the first floor; past baggage claim is the mezzanine, where passengers will find shops, restaurants and the security checkpoint.
The ticketing area can be found on the second floor. Beyond the mezzanine are the airport's two Concourses, A and C, which each have 10 gates (20 total), along with additional shops and restaurants.
Jacksonville International Airport is served by several major airlines including:
These airlines connect Jacksonville to major hubs across the United States, facilitating convenient travel options for passengers.
The airport can be reached easily from the centre of Jacksonville, by picking up the Interstate 95 route to Airport Road (exit: 363-B), then taking the westbound signposted route up to the airport. Hourly and daily parking is available in the multi-storey car park which is next to the terminal building. All the car parks are serviced by a free shuttle service, which operates 24 hours a day.
The airport offers a direct public transit service to Jacksonville Transportation Authority's bus network. The CT3 "AirJTA" bus connects the airport to downtown Jacksonville and takes about 30 minutes. Connections can be made to Greyhound Bus Lines and to the Jacksonville Skyway monorail system.
There are a number of shuttle services that operate from the airport, including to destinations across the local region.
If you or a passenger on your booking require a special service to make the journey easier (such as wheelchair assistance or special medical equipment), we're here to help. Contact us today to discuss adding special services to your booking.
We’re super proud of our Trustpilot rating, but don’t just take it from us. See why millions of others love booking their flights through Alternative Airlines
