What are the operating hours of KNIP?

Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) operates from 16:00 to 08:00.

What is the tower frequency at KNIP?

The tower frequency at Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) is 120 MHz.

What fuel is available at KNIP?

Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) offers JP-5.

Does KNIP require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (United States).

Where is KNIP located?

Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (KNIP) is located in Jacksonville, United States.

What is the IATA code for KNIP?

The IATA code for Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) is NIP.

How long is the runway at KNIP?

The main runway at Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (10/28) measures 2744x61m.

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Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (KNIP/NIP) — Jacksonville, United States

Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (KNIP/NIP) serves Jacksonville, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (10/28, 14/32). Field elevation is 21 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 3/4

Operations 2/2

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Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: KNIP
Name: Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 30.2358
Longitude: -81.680603
Elevation: 21 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Jacksonville
IATA Code: NIP
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/New_York
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 10/28

Designation: 10/28
Dimensions: 2744x61m
Surface: ASPH
PCN: 66
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

Designation: 14/32
Dimensions: 1822x61m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 120.000 MHz
Ground: 128.600 MHz
Operations: 31.020 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 16:00 – 08:00

Tuesday 16:00 – 08:00

Wednesday 16:00 – 08:00

Thursday 16:00 – 08:00

Friday 16:00 – 08:00

Saturday 16:00 – 08:00

Sunday 16:00 – 08:00

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JP-5
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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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

M0242/26 critical

Aerodrome closed

AERODROME CLSD TOWER OPS NOT AUTHORIZED DAILY FROM 1000Z TO 1059Z FOR OPENING CHECKS.

2026-06-17 17:36:00 2026-08-31 10:59:00

M0249/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

NEW PUBLISHED HOURS MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 1100Z - 0300Z.

2026-06-23 19:03:00 2026-09-17 23:59:00

M0243/26 info

PAPIS OTS UFN.

2026-06-17 17:40:00 2026-08-31 23:59:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of KNIP?: Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) operates from 16:00 to 08:00.
What is the tower frequency at KNIP?: The tower frequency at Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) is 120 MHz.
What fuel is available at KNIP?: Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) offers JP-5.
Does KNIP require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (United States).
Where is KNIP located?: Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (KNIP) is located in Jacksonville, United States.
What is the IATA code for KNIP?: The IATA code for Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) is NIP.
How long is the runway at KNIP?: The main runway at Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (10/28) measures 2744x61m.

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