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Small airport

Jekyll Island Airport

ICAO K09JLocal 09J🇺🇸 Jekyll Island
Coordinates
31.0745°N, 81.4278°W
Elevation
11 ft (3 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-GA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.2° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:39
Sunrise
07:03
Sunset
19:50
Civil dusk
20:14

About 12h 46m 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 Jekyll Island Airport

Jekyll Island Airport

Jekyll Island Airport is a small general aviation airport located in Jekyll Island, Georgia, United States. It is around 2 miles away from central Jekyll Island.

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

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 363,715 ft / 1,132 m75 ftAsph-gLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CNTRJACKSONVILLE CNTR126.750 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM123.000 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

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

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Showing 3 of 3 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Jekyll Island Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jekyll Island Airport located?

Jekyll Island Airport is small airport located in Jekyll Island, United States, at an elevation of 11 ft (3 m).

How many runways does Jekyll Island Airport have?

Jekyll Island Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,715 ft / 1,132 m.

What time zone is Jekyll Island Airport in?

Jekyll Island Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Jekyll Island Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Jekyll Island Airport is approximately 7.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Jekyll Island Airport?

The nearest airport to Jekyll Island Airport is St Simons Island Airport (SSI), about 5 nm to the nne, followed by High Point Airport and Brunswick Golden Isles Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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