Jack Edwards National Airport (GUF): Codes, Runways & Location
Jack Edwards National Airport (IATA: GUF · ICAO: KJKA) is a small airport serving Gulf Shores, United States. It lies at 30.2905° N, 87.6718° W, 17 ft (5 m) above sea level.
Overview of Jack Edwards National Airport
Jack Edwards National Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Gulf Shores in United States. It is identified by the IATA code GUF and the ICAO code KJKA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Jack Edwards National Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2122 m (6962 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 17 ft (5 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Naval Outlying Field Barin (NHX) about 12 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,122 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Edwards National Airport
Where is Jack Edwards National Airport located?
Jack Edwards National Airport is located in Gulf Shores, United States. Its coordinates are 30.2905° N, 87.6718° W.
What is the airport code for Jack Edwards National Airport?
Jack Edwards National Airport has an IATA code of GUF and an ICAO code of KJKA.
How long is the runway at Jack Edwards National Airport?
Jack Edwards National Airport's longest runway is about 2122 m (6962 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Jack Edwards National Airport have?
Jack Edwards National Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Jack Edwards National Airport a major airport?
Jack Edwards National Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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