Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (JKA)

Airport information: Gulf Shores, AL, United States. Search for another airport below.

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Location and general information

Control tower: Yes, 0700-2100 local
Attendance: All months, all days, 0600-2200
Fuel: 100LL, Jet A+
Airframe / engine repair: Major / major
Oxygen: Bottled high, bulk high
Transient storage: Hangar, tie-downs
Other services: Cargo handling, charter, flight instruction, aircraft rental, aircraft sales
ARTCC: Jacksonville (ZJX)
Flight service: Anniston (ANB)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility: ANB
Wind indicator: Lighted
Beacon: White and green, sunset to sunrise
Segmented circle: Yes
Landing fee: No
Customs: Landing rights airport
FAR 139 certification: Class I, ARFF index A, scheduled air carrier (06/2023)
Airport manager: Jesse Fosnaugh
251-967-3968
Last FAA inspection: 04/01/2026

Extensive banner towing, helicopter and para-sail operations 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 below 300 ft MSL within 1 NM of JKA when landing/departure helipad located 1.6 NM E, directly under runway 27 final. Nolf barin located 6 miles NE of AP may be mistaken for jack edwards NTL AP. HI vol of military traffic will be oprg in the barin field traffic pattern from surface to 3000 ft AGL.
Frequency 122.7 for UNICOM use only.
Aircraft operations involving aircraft with more than 9 passengers seats are NA in excess of 15 mins before or after scheduled arrival or departure times without prior CDN with airport management or the airport safety department and CFM that ARFF services are available prior to landing or takeoff. Unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passengers seats should contact airport manager (251) 967-3968.

Source: FAA Airport Data and Information Portal (ADIP), effective October 29, 2026. View this airport on the FAA site

Runway	Size	Surface
09 / 27	6,962 × 100 ft	Asphalt, good, grooved
17 / 35	3,596 × 75 ft	Asphalt, good

Codes, elevation and runways: FAA airport data (NASR), effective 2026-10-29. Reference only, not for navigation.

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