KJAX

MVFR

JACKSONVILLE INTL

JACKSONVILLE · FLORIDA

Elev
29.6'
Longest RWY
10,000'08/26
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR17:56Z
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Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,029.6'
MSL · field 29.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +10 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF KJAX

Current METAR

Observed 17:56Z

KJAX 271756Z 04012KT 10SM BKN023 OVC031 21/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP202 T02110144 10228 20206 51005 $
Wind
040° @ 12 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 14°C
Altimeter
30.13 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
496 ft
Ceiling
2,300 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
9 NM N
VFR sectional
JACKSONVILLE
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
JAX (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MR. TERRY DLUGOS
Address
14201 PECAN PARK ROAD, JACKSONVILLE FL 32218

Flight service · Hours

FSS GNV
GAINESVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
040° · 12 kt
RWY 08
065°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 065° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,030 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored65° / 245°10,000 ftCONCStandard L
14/32125° / 305°7,701 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF263', trees, 3350' from thr, 350' R of cntrln, slope 50
26PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR
14PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR50', trees, 2735' from thr, 235' R of cntrln, slope 50
32PAPI 4-box left(3°)68', trees, 3290' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 45

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 3

RWY 08
LS · CAT IIIB
JAX
110.7
RWY 14
LD · CAT I
CZH
110.5
RWY 26
LS · CAT I
PEK
110.3
HI-ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 08
KJAX · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • A small portion of the terminal ramp is not visible from the tower. The tower is unable to determine if the ramp is clear.Show FAA
  • Military Air National Guard operations days vary. Base operations are from 1130 to 2100 Zulu and official business only. Prior permission required for all transient aircraft; call FANG operations at DSN 641-7122/40/25 or commercial 904-741-7122/40/25. Prior permission required to proceed on taxiways M1, M2, M3, FANG main ramp, and alert ramp. Prior permission is not restricted to only one hour earlier or later than approval time; before or after those times the permission is not valid. Transient services are unavailable. For current bird/wildlife control contact SOF FANG operations on frequency 251.25. BASH Phase II is in effect from November 1 through March 31 for the Migratory Bird Act. For more detailed information see AP/1.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed to international general aviation arrivals except with six hours prior permission required from airport operations at 904-741-2020 and contact U.S. Customs and servicing FBO for processing and instructions.Show FAA
  • There is non-load bearing asphalt on the west air carrier ramp between the outer high mast lights and the terminal. Aircraft are required to maintain taxi operations over the centerline on the air carrier ramp.Show FAA
  • Bird activity is in the vicinity of the airport and wildlife is presently on the airfield.Show FAA
  • Radio controlled aircraft activity occurs 3.5 nautical miles north-northwest of the airport.Show FAA
  • The BAK-14 cable is raised for tailhook engagement by the tower on pilot request only. The cable is 1537 feet from the approach end of runway 08 and 1612 feet from the approach end of runway 26.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required 24 hours in advance for aircraft equipped with weather modification or geoengineering equipment. Call 904-741-2020.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required for high power jet engine run-ups. Contact airport operations at 904-741-2020.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed to aircraft with wingspan more than 171 feet except with six hours prior permission required. Call 904-741-2020.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26The pavement classification rating value for runway 08/26 is 970 rigid, aircraft, wet, and tire.Show FAA
  • 14/32The pavement classification rating value for runway 14/32 is 1380 rigid, bearing, wet, and tire.Show FAA

Arresting gear

  • 08_BAK-14Runway 08 is equipped with a BAK-14 and BAK-12B(B) arresting system with a length of 1537 feet.Show FAA
  • 26_BAK-14Runway 26 is equipped with a BAK-14 and BAK-12B-(B) arresting system with a length of 1612 feet.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior permission required 24 hours in advance for unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats. Call the airport manager at 904-741-2020.Show FAA

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Key facts · KJAX

Answer card
ICAO
KJAX
Name
JACKSONVILLE INTL
Location
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
Elevation
29.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,029.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
2
Longest runway
08/26 · 10,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
3
Published frequencies
32
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
040° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

Jacksonville Intl is in Jacksonville, Florida. Field elevation is 29.6 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 10,000 ft on 08/26. The tower is open 24 hours. Three ILS approaches are published, with runway ends 08, 14 and 26 served. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Sheltair is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Signature Aviation is also on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. For a first-time arrival, pay close attention to the airport’s busy traffic flow. The mix includes airline, military and general aviation operations. The tower notes that a small part of the terminal ramp is not visible from the cab. Do not assume ramp clearance without a positive signal. Bird activity is also reported on the field. Expect wildlife awareness to matter on taxi and departure.

There are a few operational items to plan around. International general aviation arrivals are closed unless prior permission is obtained. Military Air National Guard activity also has specific prior permission rules. Check the current Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival if your flight involves anything outside normal domestic GA operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KJAX?
The facts do not publish a field-specific pattern altitude. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Jacksonville Intl towered and what are the tower hours?
Yes. KJAX has a control tower that operates 24 hours.
What ILS approaches are available at KJAX?
KJAX has three ILS approaches. The published ILS runway ends are 08, 14 and 26.
What is the longest runway at KJAX?
Runway 08/26 is the longest runway. It is 10,000 ft long and has a magnetic heading of 71° on 08 and 251° on 26.
Which FBOs are on the field at KJAX?
Sheltair and Signature Aviation are on the field. Sheltair carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Signature Aviation carries 100LL and Jet A.
Is international general aviation allowed at KJAX?
International general aviation arrivals are closed unless you have six hours prior permission from airport operations. You also need to contact U.S. Customs and the servicing FBO for processing and instructions.
Are there any runway or ramp cautions at KJAX?
Yes. The tower cannot see a small part of the terminal ramp. Runway 08 also has a BAK-14 and BAK-12B(B) arresting system. The cable is raised on pilot request only.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KJAX?
Expect a busy controlled airport with airline, military and GA traffic. Bird activity is reported on the airfield, so keep a sharp scan on taxi and departure. Check the current Chart Supplement if your flight involves noise, curfew, or special-use questions.

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