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Jack Edwards National Airport (KJKA/GUF) — Gulf Shores, United States

At a glance

Operating hours: 11:00–03:00 UTC
Port of entry: Yes, with conditions
Fuel: 100LL, Jet A+
Tower: 118.65
Runways: 09/27, 17/35
Elevation: 17 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: KJKA
Name: Jack Edwards National Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 30.290501
Longitude: -87.671799
Elevation: 17 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Gulf Shores
IATA Code: GUF
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Chicago
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 09/27

Designation: 09/27
Dimensions: 2122x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 17/35

Designation: 17/35
Dimensions: 1096x23m
Surface: ASP
PCN: 23
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.650 MHz
Ground: 121.700 MHz
Operations: 118.650, 122.700 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 134.525 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 11:00 – 03:00

Tuesday 11:00 – 03:00

Wednesday 11:00 – 03:00

Thursday 11:00 – 03:00

Friday 11:00 – 03:00

Saturday 11:00 – 03:00

Sunday 11:00 – 03:00

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 251-967-3968
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

Fuel (FAA, public use): 100LL, Jet A+ Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

10/774

caution

Navaid/lighting unserviceable

NAV ILS RWY 27 DME U/S

2026-10-13 11:05 UTC 2026-11-18 20:00 UTC

09/317

caution

Navaid/lighting unserviceable

RWY 35 PAPI U/S

2026-09-11 15:51 UTC 2026-12-31 23:00 UTC

10/224

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OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 301717N0874045W (4NM SE JKA) UNKNOWN (30FT AGL) FLAGGED

2026-10-30 12:00 UTC 2026-10-30 14:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 23:30 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of KJKA?: Jack Edwards National Airport operates from 11:00 to 03:00.
What is the tower frequency at KJKA?: The tower frequency at Jack Edwards National Airport is 118.65 MHz.
What fuel is available at KJKA?: The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A+ for public use at Jack Edwards National Airport. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KJKA require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KJKA located?: Jack Edwards National Airport (KJKA) is located in Gulf Shores, United States.
What is the IATA code for KJKA?: The IATA code for Jack Edwards National Airport is GUF.
How long is the runway at KJKA?: The main runway at Jack Edwards National Airport (09/27) measures 2122x30m.
Is KJKA a port of entry?: Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.

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