Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (NIP): Codes, Runways & Location
Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (IATA: NIP · ICAO: KNIP) is a medium-sized airport serving Jacksonville, United States. It lies at 30.2358° N, 81.6806° W, 21 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)
Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Jacksonville in United States. It is identified by the IATA code NIP and the ICAO code KNIP. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2744 m (9003 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, 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 21 ft (6 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (CRG) about 19 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 ≈ 2,744 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)
Where is Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) located?
Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) is located in Jacksonville, United States. Its coordinates are 30.2358° N, 81.6806° W.
What is the airport code for Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)?
Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) has an IATA code of NIP and an ICAO code of KNIP.
How long is the runway at Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)?
Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)'s longest runway is about 2744 m (9003 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) have?
Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) a major airport?
Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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