GULF SHORES INTL/JACK EDWARDS FLD (KJKA)
Gulf Shores, Alabama · Baldwin County · 2 miles N of city
Gulf Shores Intl/Jack Edwards Fld (KJKA) is a towered, Class D public-use airport in Gulf Shores, Alabama at 17 ft MSL, with 2 runways (longest 6,962 ft asphalt). It is classified as a General Aviation (Regional) airport in the FAA's NPIAS.
Airport information
FAA identifierJKA
ICAO identifierKJKA
Elevation17.1 ft MSL
Latitude30.28964° N
Longitude87.67178° W
Magnetic variation0E
AirspaceClass D (CLASS D SVC 0700-2100; OTHER TIMES CLASS G)
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Regional
Based aircraft99
Annual enplanements37
Planned development (2025–29)$23,558,554
Sectional chartNEW ORLEANS
ARTCCJacksonville Center
Flight ServiceAnniston
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1978/03
Fuel available100LL, A+
TowerATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityANB
AttendedALL / ALL / 0600-2200
ManagerJesse Fosnaugh
Manager phone251-967-3968
Nearby airports
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,962 × 100 ft | Asphalt (good) | 09: P4L, displaced 462 ft · 27: P4L, MALSR |
| 17/35 | 3,596 × 75 ft | Asphalt (good) | 17: P2L · 35: P2L, displaced 320 ft |
ILS approaches: 27 (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 118.65 | — |
| LCL/P | 118.65 | GULF SHORES |
| CD/P | 121.7 | GULF SHORES |
| GND/P | 121.7 | GULF SHORES |
| UNICOM | 122.7 | — |
| ATIS | 134.525 | GULF SHORES |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 120.65 | GULF SHORES |
| CD/P | 124.55 | GULF SHORES |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 270.8 | GULF SHORES |
Weather stations
- AWOS-3PT · 251-923-5615
Airport remarks
- INDEX B AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST CTC ARPT MGMT 850-501-5257.
- EXTSV BANNER TOWING, HEL AND PARA-SAIL OPS ALONG COASTLINE 15 NM MILES W TO 20 NM E OF GULF SHORES/ORANGE BEACH, AND 15 NM WSW TO 20 NM ESE OF JKA.
- CAUTION: HOP AT OR BLW 300 FT MSL WI 1 NM OF JKA WHEN LNDG/DEP HELIPAD LCTD 1.6 NM E, DIRECTLY UNDER RWY 27 FINAL. NOLF BARIN LCTD 6 MILES NE OF AP MAY BE MISTAKEN FOR JACK EDWARDS NTL AP. HI VOL OF MIL TFC WILL BE OPRG IN THE BARIN FIELD TFC PAT FROM SFC TO 3000 FT AGL.
- FREQ 122.7 FOR UNICOM USE ONLY.
- ACR OPNS INVOLVING ACFT WITH MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS ARE NA IN EXCESS OF 15 MINS BFR OR AFT SKED ARR OR DEP TIMES WO PRIOR CDN WITH ARPT MGMT OR THE ARPT SAFETY DEPT AND CFM THAT ARFF SVCS ARE AVBL PRIOR TO LDG OR TKOF. UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS SHOULD CTC AMGR (251) 967-3968.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 27; PAPI RWYS 09, 27, 17 & 35; HIRL RWY 09/27; MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF.
- AFT HRS SVC CALL (251) 968-5200.
- PCR VALUE: 440/F/B/X/T
Nearby food & lodging
Food & drink
- Beach Girl Coffee0.7 mi
- Blondie's Cafe0.8 mi
- Aji Sai0.8 mi
- Gulf Shores Diner0.8 mi
- El Toro0.8 mi
- Margarita Loca Bar & Grill1 mi
Lodging
- Microtel Inn0.7 mi
- Microtel Inn0.7 mi
- Courtyard Gulf Shores Craft Farms0.9 mi
- Red Roof Inn1 mi
- Motel 61.1 mi
- Staybridge Suites1.6 mi
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Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
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