JAX

Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Airport Code

JAX
Stands forJacksonville International Airport
CategoriesTransportation & Travel

JAX stands for Jacksonville International Airport, an airport code abbreviation.

Northeast Florida's airport, about 13 miles north of downtown Jacksonville, serving a region of naval bases, a busy seaport and Atlantic beaches.

Example: JAX is easy: park, walk across the street and you're through security in ten minutes.

Usage notes

ICAO code KJAX. The JAX abbreviation is also the common nickname for Jacksonville itself, used by its NFL team marketing and local media. The airport opened in 1968, replacing Imeson Airport. Its terminal features a large food court and art program.

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