AirNav: KJKA - Gulf Shores International Airport/Jack Edwards Field

KJKA

Gulf Shores International Airport/Jack Edwards Field
Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 23 JANUARY 2025

Location

FAA Identifier:	JKA
Lat/Long:	30-17-22.7000N 087-40-18.4000W 30-17.378333N 087-40.306667W 30.2896389,-87.6717778 (estimated)
Elevation:	17.1 ft. / 5.2 m (surveyed)
Variation:	00E (2000)
From city:	2 miles N of GULF SHORES, AL
Time zone:	UTC -6 (UTC -5 during Daylight Saving Time)
Zip code:	36542

Airport Operations

Airport use:	Open to the public
Activation date:	03/1978
Control tower:	yes
ARTCC:	JACKSONVILLE CENTER
FSS:	ANNISTON FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility:	ANB (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance:	0600-2200 AFT HRS SVC CALL (251) 968-5200.
Wind indicator:	lighted
Segmented circle:	yes
Lights:	WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 27; PAPI RWYS 09, 27, 17 & 35; HIRL RWY 09/27; MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF.
Beacon:	white-green (lighted land airport) Operates sunset to sunrise.
Fire and rescue:	ARFF index A
Airline operations:	INDEX A ARFF EQUIP AVBL ON REQ.
International operations:	customs landing rights airport

Airport Communications

CTAF:	118.65
UNICOM:	122.7
ATIS:	134.525
WX AWOS-3PT:	PHONE 251-923-5615
GULF SHORES GROUND:	121.7 [0700-2100]
GULF SHORES TOWER:	118.65 [0700-2100]
PENSACOLA APPROACH:	120.65
PENSACOLA DEPARTURE:	120.65
CLEARANCE DELIVERY:	121.7 124.55 ;WHEN TWR CLSD
WX AWOS-3PT at CQF (15 nm NW):	118.425 (251-928-3242)

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance		VOR name		Freq		Var
NUNr237/(20.5)		SAUFLEY VOR		112.25		01E
BFMr130/27.7		BROOKLEY VORTAC		116.35		04E

Airport Services

Fuel available:	100LL JET-A+
Parking:	hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service:	MAJOR
Powerplant service:	MAJOR
Bottled oxygen:	HIGH
Bulk oxygen:	HIGH

Runway Information

Runway 9/27

Dimensions:

6962 x 100 ft. / 2122 x 30 m

Surface:

asphalt/grooved, in good condition

Weight bearing capacity:

PCN 30 /F/B/X/T
Single wheel:	80.0
Double wheel:	100.0

Runway edge lights:

high intensity

RUNWAY 9

RUNWAY 27

Latitude:

30-17.417055N

30-17.419230N

Longitude:

087-40.814635W

087-39.491140W

Elevation:

15.6 ft.

16.1 ft.

Traffic pattern:

left

Runway heading:

090

270

Displaced threshold:

462 ft.

Declared distances:

TORA:6962 TODA:6962 ASDA:6962 LDA:6500

TORA:6500 TODA:6500 ASDA:6500 LDA:6500

Markings:

nonprecision, in fair condition

precision, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)

Approach lights:

MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

Instrument approach:

ILS/DME

Obstructions:

84 ft. trees, 2039 ft. from runway, 140 ft. left of centerline, 21:1 slope to clear

none

Runway 17/35

Dimensions:

3596 x 75 ft. / 1096 x 23 m

Surface:

asphalt, in good condition

Weight bearing capacity:

PCN 23 /F/B/X/T
Single wheel:	80.0
Double wheel:	100.0

Runway edge lights:

medium intensity

RUNWAY 17

RUNWAY 35

Latitude:

30-17.595315N

30-17.004207N

Longitude:

087-40.634128W

087-40.575727W

Elevation:

16.7 ft.

11.3 ft.

Traffic pattern:

left

Runway heading:

175

355

Displaced threshold:

320 ft.

Declared distances:

TORA:3276 TODA:3276 ASDA:3276 LDA:3276

TORA:3596 TODA:3596 ASDA:3596 LDA:3276

Markings:

basic, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

2-light PAPI on left (3.63 degrees glide path)

2-light PAPI on left (4.00 degrees glide path)

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

Obstructions:

148 ft. trees, 1427 ft. from runway, 234 ft. left of centerline, 8:1 slope to clear

53 ft. tree, 436 ft. from runway, 212 ft. left of centerline, 4:1 slope to clear

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership:	Publicly-owned
Owner:	GULF SHORES AIRPORT AUTHORITY PO BOX 919 GULF SHORES, AL 36547 Phone 251-967-3968
Manager:	SCOTT FULLER PO BOX 919 GULF SHORES, AL 36547 Phone 251-967-3968

Additional Remarks

-	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.
-	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.
-	ACR OPNS INVOLVING ACFT WITH MORE THAN 9 PSGR 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 CFMN THAT ARFF SVCS ARE AVBL PRIOR TO LNDG OR TKOF.
-	FREQ 122.7 FOR UNICOM USE ONLY.

Instrument Procedures

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NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use from 23 January 2025 at 0901Z to 20 February 2025 at 0900z.

IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 27		download (366KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 09		download (302KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 27		download (300KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply		download (153KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply		download (479KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

5R4 - Foley Municipal Airport (8 nm N)
KCQF - H L Sonny Callahan Airport (15 nm NW)
KNPA - Pensacola Naval Air Station (Forrest Sherman Field) Airport (19 nm E)
KPNS - Pensacola International Airport (27 nm NE)
KBFM - Mobile International Airport (29 nm NW)

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Sunrise and sunset

Times for 13-Feb-2025

	Local (UTC-6)	Zulu (UTC)
Morning civil twilight	06:09	12:09
Sunrise	06:34	12:34
Sunset	17:36	23:36
Evening civil twilight	18:01	00:01

Current date and time

Zulu (UTC)	13-Feb-2025 11:05:33
Local (UTC-6)	13-Feb-2025 05:05:33

METAR

KJKA	131055Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM BKN036 BKN042 OVC050 20/20 A2995 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE AND S
KCQF 15nm NW	131055Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM OVC050 18/17 A2997 RMK AO2
KNPA 19nm E	131010Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM -RA SCT012 SCT019 OVC055 21/20 A2992 RMK AO2 P0001 T02060200

TAF

KJKA	130711Z 1307/1406 23014G21KT 4SM -TSRA BR SCT007 BKN030CB OVC035 WS020/19040KT TEMPO 1308/1310 2SM TSRA BKN010CB FM131000 22013G25KT 5SM -SHRA BR VCTS BKN011CB OVC014 FM131200 33010KT 6SM -SHRA BR BKN007 BKN035 FM131600 35012KT P6SM FEW013 SCT100 FM131800 36010KT P6SM SCT250
KNPA 19nm E	1307/1407 23015G25KT 8000 -SHRA VCTS SCT005 OVC015CB QNH2980INS TEMPO 1307/1313 VRB25G35KT 3200 TSRA OVC005CB BECMG 1313/1315 34010G15KT 9999 VCSH SCT020 QNH3000INS FM132100 35015KT 9999 FEW050 QNH3018INS FM140300 02010G15KT 9999 FEW050 SCT250 QNH3025INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 1307 TIL 1312 TX22/1307Z TN11/1406Z FN00289

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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

Business Name

Contact

Services / Description

Fuel Prices

Comments

ASRI 129.375
251-968-5200
[web site]
[email]

When you experience the services offered by Gulf Air Center, you immediately notice the first class VIP treatment and the second to none professionalism of our entire staff. Not only do we have the most fully equipped FBO in the area, but Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have the most beautiful beaches and best restaurants around! Come visit and experience our Gulf Air Center hospitality.

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100LL

Jet A

$7.28

$7.22

GUARANTEED

MEMBERS
ONLY
Discounts

8 read write

FS=Full service

Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

Business Name

Contact

Services / Description

Distance

Comments

Coastal Aircraft Services, Inc.

251-978-0163
[web site]
[email]

Coastal Aircraft Services has been serving the Gulf Coast for over 20 years in General Aviation and Corporate aircraft maintenance. Safety and quality are our #1 priority. Our technicians with over 35 years of combined exp. welcome the opportunity to serve your aircraft needs. AOG Callouts welcome

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Aeropro LLC

toll-free 833-237-6776
[web site]
[email]

Oxygen service, Flight training, Aircraft rental, Aircraft maintenance, Avionics sales and service, Aviation accessories, Pilot supplies

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