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Small airport

Jack Edwards National Airport

IATA GUFICAO KJKALocal JKA🇺🇸 Gulf Shores
Coordinates
30.2905°N, 87.6718°W
Elevation
17 ft (5 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:04
Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
19:15
Civil dusk
19:40

About 12h 47m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Jack Edwards National Airport

Jack Edwards National Airport

Gulf Shores International Airport/Jack Edwards Field is a public use airport in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. It is owned by Gulf Shores Airport Authority and located two nautical miles (4 km) north of the City of Gulf Shores. Also known as Jack Edwards National Airport, it is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 27▸ displaced6,962 ft / 2,122 m100 ftAspLightedOpen
17 / 353,596 ft / 1,096 m75 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DPENSACOLA APP/DEP120.050 MHz
AWOSAWOS 3134.525 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL124.550 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.700 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Showing 6 of 6 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GULF SHORES CLASS DClass DControlledGND2000 ft MSL
A292 SR-0100 MON-FRI; SR-SS SATSpecial useDangerGND17500 ft MSL
PENSACOLA SOUTH INT SR-2400 MON-SATSpecial useDanger10000 ft MSLFL180

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Jack Edwards National Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Jack Edwards National Airport?

The ICAO code for Jack Edwards National Airport is KJKA, and its IATA code is GUF.

Where is Jack Edwards National Airport located?

Jack Edwards National Airport is small airport located in Gulf Shores, United States, at an elevation of 17 ft (5 m).

How many runways does Jack Edwards National Airport have?

Jack Edwards National Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 6,962 ft / 2,122 m.

What time zone is Jack Edwards National Airport in?

Jack Edwards National Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Jack Edwards National Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Jack Edwards National Airport is approximately 3.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Jack Edwards National Airport?

The nearest airport to Jack Edwards National Airport is Naval Outlying Field Barin (NHX), about 6.2 nm to the nne, followed by Bass Field and Southern Pine Straw Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Jack Edwards National Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.