Jacksonville International (KJAX), Florida
Landing essentials
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Overview
Jacksonville International (KJAX) is a towered, public-use airport in Jacksonville, Florida, sitting at 30 feet elevation and roughly 8.87 nautical miles from the metro area it serves. The field handles a mix of air carrier, military, and business aviation traffic, recording 91,253 total operations and 19,370 business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data. Two concrete runways, including a 10,000-foot primary strip, support the airport's capacity for large transport-category and military aircraft, and CBP inspection services with a USDA compliance agreement are available on site under a restricted international general aviation arrival regime.
Runways
Jacksonville International has two paved runways. The longest, 08/26, is 10,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Jacksonville International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Jacksonville International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Jacksonville International recorded 19,370 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March, April and October. Business aviation traffic at KJAX concentrates in the spring and fall shoulder months, peaking in March and October and dipping through July and August.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 1,846 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Jacksonville International averages 23.6 days above 90°F in July and 6.2 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.9°F, and January the coldest, at 65.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Jacksonville International has published operating constraints in five categories: access, emergency arresting systems, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
The BAK-14 cable is raised for tailhook engagement by the tower at pilot request only, positioned 1,537 feet from the approach end of runway 08 and 1,612 feet from the approach end of runway 26.
The airport is closed to international general aviation arrivals except with prior permission requested at least six hours in advance from Airport Operations; pilots must also contact U.S. Customs and the servicing FBO for processing and instructions.
Prior permission is required for high power jet engine run-ups; contact Airport Operations.
Military (Air National Guard): operating days vary. Base Operations hours are 1130-2100Z or later. Official business only. Prior permission is required for all transient aircraft; contact FANG Operations. Prior permission is required to proceed on taxiways M1, M2, M3, the FANG main ramp, and the alert ramp. Prior permission is not valid more than one hour earlier or later than the approved time. Transient services are unavailable. Contact the Supervisor of Flying (FANG Operations) for current bird watch condition. Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard Phase II is in effect from November 1 through March 31 for migratory bird activity. See the airport's AP/1 entry for more detailed information.
The airport is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 171 feet, except with prior permission requested at least six hours in advance.
Prior permission is required at least 24 hours in advance for aircraft equipped with weather modification or geoengineering equipment.
Pilots conducting Enhanced Flight Vision System operations should be aware that LED approach lighting is in use on runway 14.
Arresting devices BAK-14 and BAK-12B(B) are located 1,537 feet from the runway.
Arresting devices BAK-14 and BAK-12B(B) are located 1,612 feet from the runway.
Bird activity in the vicinity of the airport; wildlife is presently on the airfield.
PCR VALUE: 970/R/A/W/T
PCR VALUE: 1380/R/B/W/T
Radio-controlled aircraft activity occurs 3.5 nautical miles north-northwest of the airport.
A small portion of the terminal ramp is not visible from the tower; the tower is unable to determine whether that portion of the ramp is clear.
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.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Jacksonville International has five airfields within 15 NM. The closest is Whitehouse Nolf (KNEN), 12.70 NM southwest.
Part of the Jacksonville area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does KJAX have customs and immigration services on site?
Yes, CBP inspection services are available on site at Jacksonville International, along with a USDA compliance agreement. However, the airport is closed to international general aviation arrivals except with prior permission arranged at least six hours in advance. Crews must contact Airport Operations and the servicing FBO for processing and instructions before arrival. This makes advance planning necessary for any international GA flight into KJAX, even though the customs infrastructure itself is on site.
What is the longest runway at Jacksonville International and how wide is it?
Jacksonville International's longest runway is 08/26, a concrete surface measuring 10,000 feet long and 150 feet wide. The airport also has runway 14/32, also concrete, at 7,701 feet long and 150 feet wide. Both runways are paved, giving KJAX substantial capacity for large transport-category aircraft. The airport's maximum paved runway length across the field is listed at 10,000 feet, matching runway 08/26.
Is there a wingspan restriction for aircraft operating at KJAX?
Yes, Jacksonville International is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 171 feet, except with prior permission requested at least six hours in advance. Operators of large wide-body or military aircraft exceeding that wingspan should plan for this requirement before scheduling arrival. The restriction applies regardless of the runway used. Crews should coordinate directly with Airport Operations well ahead of any flight involving an aircraft near or above this wingspan threshold.
Are there any special engine run-up or ground operation procedures at KJAX?
Yes, high power jet engine run-ups at Jacksonville International require prior permission from Airport Operations before they can be conducted. Separately, aircraft taxiing on the west air carrier ramp must stay over the ramp centerline, because a portion of the asphalt between the outer high mast lights and the terminal is non-load bearing. Tower also cannot see a small portion of the terminal ramp and cannot confirm whether it is clear. These factors combine to make ground movement planning at KJAX more detailed than at many comparable fields.
What months see the highest business aviation traffic at KJAX?
Business aviation traffic at Jacksonville International, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, is concentrated in the spring and fall shoulder months. March recorded 1,846 operations and October recorded 1,772, the two highest months of the year. Traffic tapers through the mid-summer months, with July at 1,417 operations and August at 1,430, the lowest points in the annual cycle. Total annual business aviation operations at KJAX reached 19,370 out of 91,253 total operations recorded for the airport.