Jacksonville International Airport (JAX): Codes, Runways & Location
Jacksonville International Airport (IATA: JAX · ICAO: KJAX) is a large airport serving Jacksonville, United States. It lies at 30.4925° N, 81.6878° W, 30 ft (9 m) above sea level.
Overview of Jacksonville International Airport
Jacksonville International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Jacksonville in United States. It is identified by the IATA code JAX and the ICAO code KJAX. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Jacksonville International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3048 m (10000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 30 ft (9 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Whitehouse Naval Outlying Field (NEN) about 23 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 ≈ 3,048 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jacksonville International Airport
Where is Jacksonville International Airport located?
Jacksonville International Airport is located in Jacksonville, United States. Its coordinates are 30.4925° N, 81.6878° W.
What is the airport code for Jacksonville International Airport?
Jacksonville International Airport has an IATA code of JAX and an ICAO code of KJAX.
How long is the runway at Jacksonville International Airport?
Jacksonville International Airport's longest runway is about 3048 m (10000 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Jacksonville International Airport have?
Jacksonville International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Jacksonville International Airport a major airport?
Jacksonville International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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