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Medium airport

Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)

IATA NIPICAO KNIPLocal NIP🇺🇸 Jacksonville
Coordinates
30.2358°N, 81.6806°W
Elevation
21 ft (6 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-FL
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:11
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
20:30
Civil dusk
20:56

About 13h 52m 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 Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)

Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)

Naval Air Station Jacksonville is a large naval air station located approximately eight miles (13 km) south of the central business district of Jacksonville, Florida, United States.

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

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 28▸ displaced9,003 ft / 2,744 m200 ftAsphLightedOpen
14 / 32▸ displaced5,978 ft / 1,822 m200 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP123.800 MHz
ATISATIS28.100 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL134.775 MHz
GNDGND128.600 MHz
MISCATCOM672.300 MHz
OPSNAVY JAX OPS31.020 MHz
PMSVPMSV METRO34.350 MHz
TWRTWR120.000 MHz

Navaids(1)

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
JACKSONVILLE NAS CLASS DClass DControlledGND2600 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Riverplace Tower433 ft23 ft
WBOB305 ft30 ft
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle39 ft
Obstacle46 ft
Obstacle23 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)?

The ICAO code for Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) is KNIP, and its IATA code is NIP.

Where is Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) located?

Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) is medium airport located in Jacksonville, United States, at an elevation of 21 ft (6 m).

How many runways does Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) have?

Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) has 2 runways, the longest being 9,003 ft / 2,744 m.

What time zone is Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) in?

Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) is approximately 7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)?

The nearest airport to Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) is Herlong Airport (KHEG), about 7 nm to the wnw, followed by Cecil Airport and Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.