Jacksonville Airport (JAX)
New routes and frequency possibilities and why these routes would work
| Toronto |
| Annual market from Jacksonville. Largest unserved international market, with approximately 7,500 annual passengers each way. An additional 9,600 annual passengers travel from Jacksonville to Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa and Calgary. |
| Denver |
| Approximately 132 PDEW. Year 'round market. One of the largest ski clubs in the US is located in Jacksonville! |
| Los Angeles |
| Approximately 130 PDEW. Year 'round market. Jacksonville was the silent film capital of the World in the 1920s and is today a popular film production site with such movies as Lonely Hearts and Basic filmed in the Jacksonville area. The landscape can serve as 1950s New York - or the jungles of Panama. |
| Seattle |
| Over 100 PDEW. Year 'round market. |
| Pittsburgh |
| Over 100 PDEW. Year 'round market. |
The famously-challenging 17th hole at Sawgrass – one of 1,300 holes and 175 golf courses along 74 miles of (warm) Atlantic ocean beaches. JAXPORT, 15 miles from the airport, also serves 100 cruise sailings.
Other Major reasons to serve this airport
- Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida and the largest in land size in the United States, covering 874.3 square miles. It is the third most populated city on the East Coast and the thirteenth most populated in the United States. The city population is approximately 835,000, with 1,300,000 in the metro area. Nearly 5,000,000 residents are within a 2 hour drive of Jacksonville International Airport.
- Jacksonville is home to the second largest art museum in Florida and home of the oldest plantation home in Florida. The oldest city in Florida, St. Augustine, is just south of Jacksonville.
- Jacksonville boasts 226 sunny days each year and has been hit only once by a hurricane since 1871. The mild winters make it an ideal place to visit year ‘round.
- There are over 1,300 holes of golf on 75 golf courses, 74 miles of Atlantic Ocean Beach, many rivers and lakes and over 23,000 acres of national and state parks, preserves and recreational areas. The area is home to the PGA Headquarters, the World Golf Hall of Fame, the Players Championship, the Bausch & Lomb Tennis Tournament, and a professional football team.
- The Cruise Port hosts over 100 annual cruises to the Caribbean. Other destinations within a 2 hour drive include Savannah, Orlando, and Daytona Beach. Amelia Island is just to the north and St. Augustine is just to the south.
- For futher information on Jacksonville tourism, please visit:
Marketing and other support
Depending upon the market, equipment type and frequency of service, Jacksonville Aviation Authority offers incentive packages which may include rent credits, landing fee credits, marketing assistance and advertising dollars. The Authority assists with press releases, press conferences, inaugural events and offers a consumer magazine, with distribution to over six million annual passengers.
Catchment Area
- 60 minutes catchment: 1.2m
- 90 minutes catchment: 2.7m
- 120 minutes catchment: 4.9m
Under-served freight opportunities and other economic impact factors
Industries with a large presence in Jacksonville include medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, clothing and seafood.
Jacksonville is home to several distribution centers, including Coach, WalMart, and Michaels Crafts. Industries with large presence in Jacksonville include medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, seafood, and clothing. Companies based in Jacksonville include Vistakon, Steinmart, Ring Power, Anheuser-Busch, Northrop Grumman Corp, PSS World Medical Inc, Smurfit-Stone Container Corp, Waste Technology Corp, and Xomed Surgical Products Inc.
Geography
- JAX is 14 miles from downtown Jacksonville, located on the picturesque St. Johns River. It is just 25 miles to the Atlantic Ocean Beaches, just 25 miles to beautiful Amelia Island and just 50 miles to historic St. Augustine, the oldest city in America.
- Two major interstate highways connect Jacksonville – Interstate 10 goes from Jacksonville to Santa Monica, California, connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Interstate 95 travels directly through Jacksonville, connecting the city to Miami to the South and North into Canada. CSX railroad connects Jacksonville to many areas via rail.
- JAX is served by a network of buses, with a dedicated bus, Air JTA, from JAX to downtown and other areas. Numerous taxis, limousines and rental cars are readily available in the JAX terminal building.
Infrastructure & Operations:
- 2 runways: 7,700 ft. and 10,000 ft. (Both 150 ft. Wide)
- 24-hour operation.
- Complete Federal Inspection Facility.
- 2 Fixed Base Operators on site.
- 2 Commercial Fuel Farms.
- Gate Facilities available with or without jet bridge.
- Four ground handling companies on site.
- Fire & Rescue and Police & Security on site.
Important infrastructure developments and/or other news
- Final stages of $170m expansion project.
- State-of-the-art, behind-the-scenes in-line baggage handling system.
- Expanded restaurants (nearly 30,000 square feet), including Starbucks, Chili’s and Sam Snead’s Tavern.
- Expanded retail (nearly 15,000 square feet), including a Brooks Brothers, Brighton, New York Times Book Store and a PGA Tour Shop.
- On-site 3-Star Hotel, with conference center.
- A dozen more hotels within 2 miles of the airport with 2 additional under construction.
Vital statistics
- Total Passengers 2007 – 6.3 million
- Freight Carriage 2007 – 166,481,273 lbs.
- Two largest carriers: Southwest Airlines and Delta AirLines.
Financials
For airport rates and charges, contact the Air Service Development Department.
Please visit Jacksonville Airport Website for their annual report.
