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Jack Edwards National Airport.
Gulf Shores, Alabama · 17 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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167 ratings
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Operators based
17
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
19 nm
To the nearest alternate
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (NPA), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Jack Edwards National Airport, listed as KJKA / GUF, is a general aviation field in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The airport sits 17 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into GUF for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (NPA, 19 nm), Pensacola International Airport (PNS, 27 nm), and Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM, 29 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,962-foot paved runway, GUF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from GUF depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under AL15. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Gulf Shores.
1 FBO serves KJKA. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Gulf Air Center
Your FBO? Claim it, freeThe team at Gulf Air is committed to providing you with a seamless travel experience. Your safety is our top priority, and our trained NATA Safety First Certified line technicians provide top tier service. Our services include: -Fueling -Parking and Tie Down -Hangaring -Lav & Potable Water Service -Washing Dishes & Linens -U.S.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0700-2000 seven days a week; after hours call 251-979-7270
- Unicom 129.375
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- +19 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KJKA
IATA
GUF
FAA / Local
JKA
Elevation
17 ft
Coordinates
30.2905° N · 87.6718° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs AL fields
state range 17–1,032 ft
At 17 ft, GUF sits lower than 98% of the 42 Alabama fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,962 ft
- 09/276,962 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17/353,596 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,962 ft
GUF's 6,962 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 19nmNPANaval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman FieldPensacola
- 27nmPNSPensacola International AirportPensacola
- 29nmBFMMobile Downtown AirportMobile
- 38nmMOBMobile Regional AirportMobile
- 42nmKNDZWhiting Field Naval Air Station South AirportMilton
- 43nmNSEWhiting Field Naval Air Station - NorthMilton
Location
Open the full mapKJKA · Jack Edwards National Airport · Gulf Shores, AL
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GUF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 354 nm | 1h 13m |
| Houston (HOU) | 397 nm | 1h 19m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 455 nm | 1h 27m |
| Miami (MIA) | 475 nm | 1h 30m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 494 nm | 1h 33m |
| Austin (AUS) | 518 nm | 1h 36m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 702 nm | 2h 2m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 723 nm | 2h 5m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GUF?
- Jack Edwards National Airport's longest paved runway is 6,962 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 GUF?
- Jack Edwards National Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,962 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Jack Edwards National Airport?
- One FBO serves GUF: Gulf Air Center. 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 GUF?
- The closest alternate is Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (NPA), about 19 nm away, followed by Pensacola International Airport (PNS) at 27 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GUF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 13m (354 nm), Houston about 1h 19m (397 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 27m (455 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.