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Gulf Shores Jack Edwards Airport (KJKA / GUF)

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KJKA airport at a glance

ICAO code: KJKA
IATA code: GUF
City: Gulf Shores
Region: Alabama
Country: United States
Elevation: 17 ft (5 m)
Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-6)
Coordinates: 30.2905° N, 87.6718° W
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Weather & airport info KJKA

Current weather

Marginal visual conditions (MVFR)observed 04 Nov, 14:55 UTC

Wind: 7 kt (13 km/h) from south-southeast (150°)
Visibility: 10 km or more
Clouds: scattered clouds at 900 ft, scattered clouds at 1,200 ft, broken clouds at 1,800 ft
Temperature: 25 °C (dew point 25 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 1,014 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR KJKA 041455Z 15007KT 10SM SCT009 SCT012 BKN018 25/25 A2995

Forecast (TAF)

04 Nov, 14:00–18:00 UTCfrom
8 kt (15 km/h) from south-southwest (200°) · visibility 10 km or more · broken clouds at 2,500 ft, broken clouds at 5,000 ft
04 Nov, 18:00–04:00 UTCfrom
7 kt (13 km/h) from south-southwest (200°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 3,000 ft, broken clouds at 6,000 ft
05 Nov, 04:00–12:00 UTCfrom
4 kt (7 km/h) from south (180°) · visibility 10 km or more · broken clouds at 2,500 ft

Original forecast (TAF)

TAF KJKA 041120Z 0412/0512 00000KT 1/4SM FG BKN001 BKN014 BKN019 FM041400 20008KT P6SM BKN025 BKN050 FM041800 20007KT P6SM SCT030 BKN060 FM050400 18004KT P6SM BKN025

Airport

Elevation: 17 ft (5 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:07 / 17:01 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
09/27	2,122 m (6,962 ft)	asphalt	yes
17/35	1,096 m (3,596 ft)	asphalt	yes

Radio frequencies

Clearance: 124.55
UNICOM: 122.7

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map KJKA

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts (FAA)

Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26

Airport diagram (FAA)

Airport diagram (1)

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Instrument approaches (3)

Minimums (2)

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Current NOTAMs for KJKA(8)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

Out of serviceObstacle11/063· until 18 Dec, 15:57 UTC
A tower 4.6 nautical miles east of the airport is out of service. Its top is 170 feet above sea level, 155 feet above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1239521) 301658.30N0873504.30W (4.6NM E JKA) 170FT (155FT AGL) U/S
Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceable10/300· until 27 Jan, 14:55 UTC
A tower light 2.9 nautical miles east of the airport is out of service. Its top is 169.0 feet above sea level, 159.1 feet above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1228674) 301712.90N0873655.40W (2.9NM E JKA) 169.0FT (159.1FT AGL) U/S
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10/300 NOTAMN 
Q) KZJX/QOLAS/IV/M/AE/000/002/3017N08740W005 
A) KJKA 
B) 2610291355 
C) 2701271455 
E) TOWER LGT (ASR 1228674) 301712.90N0873655.40W (2.9NM E JKA) 169.0FT (159.1FT AGL) U/S 
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Out of serviceApproach lighting: unserviceable10/281· until 05 Nov, 20:00 UTC (estimated)
The runway alignment indicator lights for runway 27 are out of service.
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RWY 27 RAI LGT U/S
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10/281 NOTAMR
Q) KZJX/QLAAS/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3017N08740W005
A) KJKA
B) 2610290835
C) 2611052000EST
E) RWY 27 RAI LGT U/S
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Out of serviceObstacle10/083· until 02 Jan, 23:59 UTC
A tower light (ASR 1281651) 2.8 nautical miles north-northeast of the airport is out of service. Its top is 306.1 feet above sea level, 260.2 feet above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1281651) 301954.90N0873859.00W (2.8NM NNE JKA) 306.1FT (260.2FT AGL) U/S
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10/083 NOTAMN 
Q) KZJX/QOLAS/IV/M/AE/000/004/3017N08740W005 
A) KJKA 
B) 2610030114 
C) 2701022359 
E) TOWER LGT (ASR 1281651) 301954.90N0873859.00W (2.8NM NNE JKA) 306.1FT (260.2FT AGL) U/S 
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NoticeObstacle10/013· until 20 Jan, 22:00 UTC
A crane 0.1 nautical miles south-southwest of Gulf Shores International Airport is an obstacle. Its top is 194 feet above sea level, 180 feet above ground, and it is flagged and lighted.
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OBST CRANE (ASN 2026-ASO-6073-NRA) 301717N0874020W (0.1NM SSW JKA) 194FT (180FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD WED THU FRI SAT MON TUE 1130-2200
Hours: WED THU FRI SAT MON TUE
Out of serviceInstrument approach procedure8649/26· until 21 May, 15:47 UTC (estimated)
For the RNAV (GPS) runway 9 instrument approach at Gulf Shores Intl/Jack Edwards Fld airport, the minimum altitudes and visibilities have changed. Temporary cranes up to 265 feet above mean sea level are located 3956 feet southwest of runway 9.
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IAP GULF SHORES INTL/JACK EDWARDS FLD, GULF SHORES, AL. RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, AMDT 3C... LNAV/VNAV DA 410/HAT 394 ALL CATS, VIS ALL CATS 1 1/8. LNAV MDA 500/HAT 484 ALL CATS, VIS CATS C/D 1 3/8. CIRCLING MDA CATS A/B 580/HAA 563. VDP NA. CHANGE NOTE TO READ: INCREASE LNAV/VNAV DA TO 488 FEET AND ALL VISIBILITIES 1/4 SM. TEMPORARY CRANES UP TO 265 MSL 3956FT SW OF RWY 9 (2024-ASO-16982/16983-OE). 2610091547-2705211547EST
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Q) KZJX/QPIXX/I/NBO/A/000/999/3017N08740W005
A) KJKA
B) 2604291457
C) 2612091456EST
E) JKA GULF SHORES INTL/JACK EDWARDS FLD, GULF SHORES, AL.
RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, AMDT 3C...
LNAV/VNAV DA 410/HAT 394 ALL CATS, VIS ALL CATS 1 1/8.  LNAV MDA 500/HAT 484 ALL CATS, VIS CATS C/D 1 3/8.  CIRCLING MDA CATS A/B 580/HAA 563.  VDP NA. CHANGE NOTE TO READ: INCREASE LNAV/VNAV DA TO 488 FEET AND ALL VISIBILITIES 1/4 SM. TEMPORARY CRANES UP TO 265 MSL 3956FT SW OF RWY 9 (2024-ASO-16982/16983-OE).
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Out of serviceInstrument approach procedure8650/26· until 21 May, 15:47 UTC (estimated)
There are temporary cranes up to 265 ft above mean sea level, 4964 ft southwest of Gulf Shores Intl/Jack Edwards Field airport. The RNAV (GPS) approach procedures for runway 27 have been amended, including provisions for when the approach lighting system is inoperative or the local altimeter setting is not received.
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IAP GULF SHORES INTL/JACK EDWARDS FLD, GULF SHORES, AL. RNAV (GPS) RWY 27, AMDT 2B... LPV DA 387/HAT 370 ALL CATS, VIS ALL CATS 1. LNAV MDA 440/HAT 423 ALL CATS, VIS ALL CATS 1. CIRCLING MDA CATS A/B 580/HAA 563. VDP NA. RWY 27 HELICOPTER VISIBILITY REDUCTION BELOW 1 SM NA. CHANGE NOTES TO READ: WHEN LOCAL ALTIMETER SETTING NOT RECEIVED, USE PENSACOLA INTL ALTIMETER SETTING AND INCREASE LPV DA TO 465 FEET; INCREASE LNAV/VNAV DA TO 559 FEET AND ALL VISIBILITIES 1/4 SM; INCREASE ALL MDAS 80 FEET AND VISIBILITY CATS C AND D 1/4 SM. FOR INOP ALS, INCREASE LNAV CAT C/D VISIBILITY TO 1 1/4 SM. FOR INOP ALS, WHEN USING PENSACOLA INTL ALTIMETER SETTING MINIMUMS, INCREASE LPV ALL CATS VISIBILITY TO 1 3/8 SM, INCREASE LNAV CATS C/D VISIBILITY TO 1 3/8 SM. TEMPORARY CRANES UP TO 265 MSL 4964FT SW OF JKA AIRPORT (2024-ASO-16982/16983-OE). 2610091547-2705211547EST
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Q) KZJX/QPIXX/I/NBO/A/000/999/3017N08740W005
A) KJKA
B) 2604291458
C) 2612091458EST
E) JKA GULF SHORES INTL/JACK EDWARDS FLD, GULF SHORES, AL.
RNAV (GPS) RWY 27, AMDT 2B...
LPV DA 387/HAT 370 ALL CATS, VIS ALL CATS 1.  LNAV MDA 440/HAT 423 ALL CATS, VIS ALL CATS 1.  CIRCLING MDA CATS A/B 580/HAA 563.  VDP NA.  RWY 27 HELICOPTER VISIBILITY REDUCTION BELOW 1 SM NA. CHANGE NOTES TO READ: WHEN LOCAL ALTIMETER SETTING NOT RECEIVED, USE PENSACOLA INTL ALTIMETER SETTING AND INCREASE LPV DA TO 465 FEET; INCREASE LNAV/VNAV DA TO 559 FEET AND ALL VISIBILITIES 1/4 SM; INCREASE ALL MDAS 80 FEET AND VISIBILITY CATS C AND D 1/4 SM.  FOR INOP ALS, INCREASE LNAV CAT C/D VISIBILITY TO 1 1/4 SM.  FOR INOP ALS, WHEN USING PENSACOLA INTL ALTIMETER SETTING MINIMUMS, INCREASE LPV ALL CATS VISIBILITY TO 1 3/8 SM, INCREASE LNAV CATS C/D VISIBILITY TO 1 3/8 SM. TEMPORARY CRANES UP TO 265 MSL 4964FT SW OF JKA AIRPORT (2024-ASO-16982/16983-OE).
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Out of serviceInstrument approach procedure8651/26· until 21 May, 15:47 UTC (estimated)
There are temporary cranes up to 265 ft above mean sea level, 4964 ft southwest of Gulf Shores Intl/Jack Edwards Field airport. The approach procedures for runway 27 have been amended, including provisions for when the approach lighting system is inoperative or the local altimeter setting is not received.
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IAP GULF SHORES INTL/JACK EDWARDS FLD, GULF SHORES, AL. ILS OR LOC RWY 27, AMDT 1B... S-ILS 27 DA 387/HAT 370 ALL CATS, VIS ALL CATS 1. S-LOC 27 VIS ALL CATS 1. CIRCLING MDA CATS A/B 580/HAA 563. GEVBE FIX MINIMUMS: S-LOC 27 MDA 440/HAT 423 ALL CATS, VIS ALL CATS 1. CIRCLING MDA CATS A/B 580/HAA 563. VDP NA. RWY 27 HELICOPTER VISIBILITY REDUCTION BELOW 1 SM NA. CHANGE NOTES TO READ: WHEN LOCAL ALTIMETER SETTING NOT RECEIVED, USE PENSACOLA INTL ALTIMETER SETTING AND INCREASE DA TO 465 FEET; INCREASE ALL MDAS 80 FEET; INCREASE S-LOC 27 VISIBILITY CATS C AND D 3/8 SM; INCREASE ALL CIRCLING VISIBILITY CAT C AND D 1/4 SM. GEVBE FIX MINIMUMS: FOR INOP ALS, INCREASE S-LOC VISIBILITY CATS C AND D TO 1 1/4 SM. PENSACOLA INTL ALTIMETER SETTING MINIMUMS: FOR INOP ALS, INCREASE S-ILS 27 VISIBILITY ALL CATS TO 1 3/8 SM, INCREASE S-LOC 27 VISIBILITY CATS C AND D TO 1 3/4 SM; INCREASE GEVBE FIX MINIMUMS S-LOC 27 VISIBILITY CATS C AND D TO 1 3/8 SM. TEMPORARY CRANES UP TO 265 MSL 4964FT SW OF JKA AIRPORT (2024-ASO-16982/16983-OE). 2610091547-2705211547EST
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Q) KZJX/QPIXX/I/NBO/A/000/999/3017N08740W005
A) KJKA
B) 2604291459
C) 2612091459EST
E) JKA GULF SHORES INTL/JACK EDWARDS FLD, GULF SHORES, AL.
ILS OR LOC RWY 27, AMDT 1B...
S-ILS 27 DA 387/HAT 370 ALL CATS, VIS ALL CATS 1. S-LOC 27 VIS ALL CATS 1.  CIRCLING MDA CATS A/B 580/HAA 563.  GEVBE FIX MINIMUMS: S-LOC 27 MDA 440/HAT 423 ALL CATS, VIS ALL CATS 1. CIRCLING MDA CATS A/B 580/HAA 563. VDP NA. RWY 27 HELICOPTER VISIBILITY REDUCTION BELOW 1 SM NA. CHANGE NOTES TO READ: WHEN LOCAL ALTIMETER SETTING NOT RECEIVED, USE PENSACOLA INTL ALTIMETER SETTING AND INCREASE DA TO 465 FEET; INCREASE ALL MDAS 80 FEET; INCREASE S-LOC 27 VISIBILITY CATS C AND D 3/8 SM; INCREASE ALL CIRCLING VISIBILITY CAT C AND D 1/4 SM. GEVBE FIX MINIMUMS: FOR INOP ALS, INCREASE S-LOC VISIBILITY CATS C AND D TO 1 1/4 SM. PENSACOLA INTL ALTIMETER SETTING MINIMUMS: FOR INOP ALS, INCREASE S-ILS 27 VISIBILITY ALL CATS TO 1 3/8 SM, INCREASE S-LOC 27 VISIBILITY CATS C AND D TO 1 3/4 SM; INCREASE GEVBE FIX MINIMUMS S-LOC 27 VISIBILITY CATS C AND D TO 1 3/8 SM. TEMPORARY CRANES UP TO 265 MSL 4964FT SW OF JKA AIRPORT (2024-ASO-16982/16983-OE).
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For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Private jet traffic in Jack Edwards Airport (last 30 days)

Arrivals: 274
Departures: 139
Different jets: 180

Most frequent origins: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (13), Mobile Downtown Airport (8), Nashville International Airport (6), Shreveport Regional Airport (5), Jonesboro Municipal Airport (4).

Most frequent destinations: Tuscaloosa Regional Airport (8), Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (7), Shreveport Regional Airport (4), Mobile Downtown Airport (4), DeKalb Peachtree Airport (4).

Most common aircraft types: Embraer Phenom 300 (37), Pilatus PC-12 (35), Cessna Citation CJ2 (34), HondaJet (30), Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (27).

Monday is the busiest day.

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Sun, Nov 29
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St Petersburg
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KJKA · Jack Edwards
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KPIE → KJKA · 22:54
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KJKA airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Gulf Shores airport (KJKA) today?

There are currently 8 valid NOTAMs for Gulf Shores (KJKA). Affected: Obstacle: out of service; Obstacle lights: unserviceable; Approach lighting: unserviceable; Instrument approach procedure. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Gulf Shores airport (KJKA)?

According to the latest weather report for KJKA (METAR, 04 Nov, 14:55 UTC): Marginal visual conditions (MVFR). Wind 7 kt (13 km/h) from south-southeast (150°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 25 °C (dew point 25 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Gulf Shores airport (KJKA)?

Gulf Shores (KJKA) has 2 runways: runway 09/27 with 2,122 m (6,962 ft), asphalt and runway 17/35 with 1,096 m (3,596 ft), asphalt. The longest is 2,122 m.

What are the airport codes of Jack Edwards Airport?

The ICAO code is KJKA and the IATA code is GUF. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of KJKA airport?

Jack Edwards Airport sits at 17 ft (5 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Chicago.

Can I fly to KJKA by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Jack Edwards Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to KJKA?

There are currently 4 empty legs departing from and 1 arriving at Jack Edwards Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.