Jacksonville Naval Air Station Airport (KNIP / NIP)
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KNIP airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- KNIP
- IATA code
- NIP
- City
- Jacksonville
- Region
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 21 ft (6 m)
- Time zone
- America/New York (UTC-5)
- Coordinates
- 30.2358° N, 81.6806° W
- Empty legs from
- 0
- Empty legs to
- 2
Weather & airport info KNIP
Current weather
Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 23:53 UTC- Wind
- 8 kt (15 km/h) from east (90°)
- Visibility
- 10 km or more
- Clouds
- scattered clouds at 3,700 ft, broken clouds at 12,000 ft, broken clouds at 25,000 ft
- Temperature
- 24 °C (dew point 21 °C)
- Pressure (QNH)
- 1,018 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR KNIP 032353Z 09008KT 10SM SCT037 BKN120 BKN250 24/21 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP178 T02390211 10272 20239 53003
Forecast (TAF)
- 03 Nov, 23:00–01:00 UTC13 kt (24 km/h) from east (90°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 2,500 ft, scattered clouds at 12,000 ft, broken clouds at 25,000 ft
- 04 Nov, 01:00–05:00 UTCfrom8 kt (15 km/h) from east (100°) · visibility 10 km or more · few clouds at 4,000 ft, scattered clouds at 12,000 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft
- 04 Nov, 05:00–12:00 UTCfrom6 kt (11 km/h) from east (100°) · visibility 10 km or more · few clouds at 2,000 ft, broken clouds at 10,000 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft
- 04 Nov, 12:00–18:00 UTCfrom8 kt (15 km/h) from east (100°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 2,500 ft, scattered clouds at 10,000 ft, broken clouds at 25,000 ft
- 04 Nov, 18:00–23:00 UTCfrom9 kt (17 km/h) from southeast (130°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 1,500 ft, broken clouds at 10,000 ft, broken clouds at 25,000 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF KNIP 0323/0423 09013KT 9999 SCT025 SCT120 BKN250 QNH3003INS FM040100 10008KT 9999 FEW040 SCT120 SCT250 QNH3003INS FM040500 10006KT 9999 FEW020 BKN100 SCT250 QNH3000INS FM041200 10008KT 9999 SCT025 SCT100 BKN250 QNH2998INS FM041800 13009KT 9999 SCT015 BKN100 BKN250 QNH2992INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0404 TIL 0410 TX27/0418Z TN22/0411Z FN20115
Airport
- Elevation
- 21 ft (6 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:43 / 17:37 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | asphalt | yes |
| 14/32 | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | asphalt | yes |
Radio frequencies
- ATIS: 28.1
- Clearance: 134.775
- Ground: 128.6
- Tower: 120
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map KNIP
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Official charts (FAA)
Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26
Airport diagram (FAA)
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (9)
Minimums (2)
For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for KNIP(4)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- ClosedOtherM0479/26· until 29 Jan, 11:59 UTC
Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) airport is closed daily from 11:00Z to 11:59Z for opening checks. Tower operations are not authorized during this time.
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AERODROME CLOSED TOWER OPS NOT AUTHORIZED DAILY FROM 1100Z-1159Z FOR OPENING CHECKS.
M0479/26 NOTAMN Q) ZJX/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3014N08140W005 A) KNIP B) 2611011100 C) 2701291159 E) AERODROME CLOSED TOWER OPS NOT AUTHORIZED DAILY FROM 1100Z-1159Z FOR OPENING CHECKS.
- NoticeOtherM0490/26· from 07 Nov, 15:00 UTC · until 07 Nov, 16:00 UTC
Due to a ceremony in Hangar 117, quiet hours are in effect near certain hangars and buildings. No operations are allowed on runway 10/28 or helipads 1 and 2, no aircraft taxiing 10 minutes prior, no ground support equipment movement or use, no hot refueling, maintenance turns, high power turns, APU turns, or engine starts.
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QUIET HOURS 1500-1600Z DUE TO CEREMONY IN HANGAR 117.THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS APPLY IN THE VICINITY OF THE FOLLOWING HANGARS, BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED APRONS: 116, 117, 118, 124, 140, 868 AND 1122: NO OPERATIONS ON RUNWAY 10/28, OR HELIPADS 1 AND 2. NO AIRCRAFT TAXIING 10 MINUTES PRIOR. NO GSE MOVEMENT OR USE TO INCLUDE A/C, POWER OR AIR CARTS. NO HOT REFUELING, MAINTENANCE TURNS, HIGH POWER TURNS, APU TURNS OR ENGINE STARTS.
M0490/26 NOTAMN Q) ZJX/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3014N08140W005 A) KNIP B) 2611071500 C) 2611071600 E) QUIET HOURS 1500-1600Z DUE TO CEREMONY IN HANGAR 117.THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS APPLY IN THE VICINITY OF THE FOLLOWING HANGARS, BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED APRONS: 116, 117, 118, 124, 140, 868 AND 1122: NO OPERATIONS ON RUNWAY 10/28, OR HELIPADS 1 AND 2. NO AIRCRAFT TAXIING 10 MINUTES PRIOR. NO GSE MOVEMENT OR USE TO INCLUDE A/C, POWER OR AIR CARTS. NO HOT REFUELING, MAINTENANCE TURNS, HIGH POWER TURNS, APU TURNS OR ENGINE STARTS.
- NoticeAirspace10/001· from 04 Nov, 15:00 UTC · until 04 Nov, 23:00 UTC
Airspace flight check aircraft operations are within an area defined as a 5 nautical mile radius of Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) up to 3500 feet above ground. The aircraft call sign is FLC27.
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AIRSPACE FLTCK ACFT OPS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 5NM RADIUS OF NIP SFC-3500FT AGL ACFT CS FLC27
- NoticeOtherM0478/26· until 30 Jan, 04:00 UTC
The new published hours for Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) airport are Monday through Saturday from 12:00Z to 04:00Z.
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NEW PUBLISHED HOURS MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 1200Z - 0400Z.
M0478/26 NOTAMN Q) ZJX/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3014N08140W005 A) KNIP B) 2611011200 C) 2701300400 E) NEW PUBLISHED HOURS MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 1200Z - 0400Z.
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 Jacksonville Naval Air Station (last 30 days)
- Arrivals
- 29
- Departures
- 21
- Different jets
- 14
Most common aircraft types: Beechcraft King Air 350 (16), Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (10), Beechcraft King Air 300 (9), Boeing 767-300 (4).
Tuesday is the busiest day.
Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.
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KNIP airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Jacksonville airport (KNIP) today?
There are currently 2 valid NOTAMs for Jacksonville (KNIP). Affected: Other: closed. 2 more NOTAMs start in the coming days. 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 Jacksonville airport (KNIP)?
According to the latest weather report for KNIP (METAR, 03 Nov, 23:53 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 8 kt (15 km/h) from east (90°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 24 °C (dew point 21 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.
How long are the runways at Jacksonville airport (KNIP)?
Jacksonville (KNIP) has 2 runways: runway 10/28 with 2,744 m (9,003 ft), asphalt and runway 14/32 with 1,822 m (5,978 ft), asphalt. The longest is 2,744 m.
What are the radio frequencies at Jacksonville airport (KNIP)?
Frequencies at KNIP: Tower 120 MHz, Ground 128.6 MHz and ATIS 28.1 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of Jacksonville Naval Air Station?
The ICAO code is KNIP and the IATA code is NIP. 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 KNIP airport?
Jacksonville Naval Air Station sits at 21 ft (6 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/New York.
Can I fly to KNIP by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Jacksonville Naval Air Station 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 KNIP?
There are currently 0 empty legs departing from and 2 arriving at Jacksonville Naval Air Station. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.