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

At a glance

Operating hours
16:00–08:00 UTC
Fuel
JP-5
Tower
120
Runways
10/28, 14/32
Elevation
21 ft

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
29 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

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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

M0478/
info
NEW PUBLISHED HOURS MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 1200Z - 0400Z.
2026-11-01 12:00 UTC 2027-01-30 04:00 UTC
M478/26
info
NEW PUBLISHED HOURS MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 1200Z - 0400Z.
2026-11-01 12:00 UTC 2027-01-30 04:00 UTC
M0474/
info Upcoming
TACAN OTS.
2026-10-29 14:00 UTC 2026-10-29 17:45 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 00:35 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 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?
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 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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