3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“They had very nice art work throughout the airport and it’s just a nice place to walk through also with a beautiful view from the seats.”
Luke5★ on Google
Airports / Florida / JAX
Large airport · JAX
Jacksonville International Airport.
Jacksonville, Florida · 30 ft elevation. 4 charter operators based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
8,488 ratings
4
Operators based
30
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Jacksonville, FloridaELEV 30 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
8,488
Google reviews
ratings on Google
4
Based operators
charter operators on the field
3
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
30
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#33 / 79
Florida airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 8488 Google ratings , ranked against 79 rated FL fields.
4 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 83% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (CRG), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Jacksonville, Florida, Jacksonville International Airport (KJAX / JAX) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 30 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Craig Air Center, Jaxjets, Inc., and Malone AirCharter, Inc. are based here, 4 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (CRG, 13 nm), Naval Station Mayport / Admiral David L McDonald Field (NRB, 15 nm), and Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (NIP, 15 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 10,000-foot paved runway, JAX can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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3 FBOs serve KJAX. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Sheltair Jacksonville
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWhether you are traveling to Jacksonville, or need space for your aviation business, look no further than Sheltair. An award-winning FBO and hangar complex, Sheltair JAX offers its customers a state-of-the-art facility with accommodations for travelers, tenants, and the latest aircraft generation.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.800
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Jacksonville
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWith its beautiful beaches, rich culture and endless outdoor activities, Jacksonville consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Although more laid back than many metropolitan areas, it also boasts a large business community that has expanded rapidly in recent years.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 132.0
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- +22 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Pretty smooth experience today.”
Michael Rogero5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Jacksonville International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KJAX
IATA
JAX
FAA / Local
JAX
Elevation
30 ft
Coordinates
30.4925° N · 81.6878° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs FL fields
state range 3–213 ft
At 30 ft, JAX sits higher than 53% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,000 ft
- 08/2610,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 14/327,701 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,000 ft
JAX's 10,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators4
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 13nmCRGJacksonville Executive at Craig AirportJacksonville
- 15nmNRBNaval Station Mayport / Admiral David L McDonald FieldJacksonville
- 15nmNIPJacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)Jacksonville
- 19nmVQQCecil AirportJacksonville
- 37nmUSTNortheast Florida Regional AirportSt Augustine
- 42nmSSISt Simons Island AirportSt Simons Island
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKJAX · Jacksonville International Airport · Jacksonville, FL
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from JAX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 244 nm | 58m |
| Miami (MIA) | 292 nm | 1h 5m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 421 nm | 1h 23m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 549 nm | 1h 41m |
| Houston (HOU) | 707 nm | 2h 3m |
| New York (TEB) | 724 nm | 2h 5m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 752 nm | 2h 9m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 787 nm | 2h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use JAX?
- Jacksonville International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at JAX?
- Jacksonville International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at JAX?
- Yes. 4 charter operators list Jacksonville International Airport as a home base, including Craig Air Center, Jaxjets, Inc., Malone AirCharter, Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Jacksonville International Airport?
- 3 FBOs serve JAX: Menzies Aviation Jacksonville, Sheltair Jacksonville and Signature Flight Support Jacksonville. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to JAX?
- The closest alternate is Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (CRG), about 13 nm away, followed by Naval Station Mayport / Admiral David L McDonald Field (NRB) at 15 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from JAX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Palm Beach about 58m (244 nm), Miami about 1h 5m (292 nm), Nashville about 1h 23m (421 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.