As part of the Florida Department of Transportation’s Airport Road and I-95 interchange improvements project, detours of eastbound and westbound Airport Road are scheduled for March 17 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for overhead sign work, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting. Airport Road Eastbound: Drivers heading east on Airport Road will take a right…
JAX Airport Recognized by Airports Council International for Superior Customer Service
Airports Council International (ACI), the trade association of the world’s airports, has selected Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) as one of 84 worldwide winners in its globally-renowned Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. JAX was recognized for Best Airport by Size and Region, ranking among the top three airports in North America serving between 5 million…
Overnight Detour Planned March 10-11th
As part of the Florida Department of Transportation’s Airport Road and I-95 interchange improvement project, there will be a detour of the I-95 northbound to Airport Road westbound off-ramp (exit 363B) for paving operations. The detour is scheduled for March 10-11 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting. Motorists on northbound…
Planning for Holiday Parking at JAX
With heavy travel anticipated during the upcoming holiday season, and ongoing construction reducing the number of available parking spaces in the Daily Garage, the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) is advising travelers that they should plan to arrive at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) at least two hours before boarding to find parking. Hundreds of parking spaces…
JAX ranks among best U.S. Airports for Customer Satisfaction
Jacksonville International Airport has earned a top spot among comparably sized airports for customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 North American Airport Satisfaction Survey. “We are thrilled to be recognized for the excellent customer service we provide at JAX. Our airport is a gateway to the Northeast Florida region that our community…
JAA Police Officers Awarded Life Saving Medal
Earlier this year, three Jacksonville Aviation Authority Police Department Officers received the Jacksonville Fire/Rescue Department Award of Merit with Life Saving Medal for their heroic efforts to revive an airport passenger in 2018. Director Mark Stevens, Sergeant James Pledger and Officer Rod Nelson were alerted to a male passenger who had collapsed, unconscious, on the…
JAX Conducts Emergency Response Drill
Preparedness. It’s anticipating what can go wrong, and developing a plan to minimize the impact and get back to normal as quickly as possible when things do go wrong. The Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) recently held an emergency response drill to practice for just such an event. After months of planning and coordination with agencies…
Iris Booth Opens at JAX Allowing Travelers to Snap a Professional Headshot on-the-go
Iris Booth, a Canadian-based photo booth allowing travelers to take, edit and download professional headshots, has opened its first Florida location at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). We had the opportunity to sit down with the creator of Iris Booth, Sue Siri, to find out what inspired her to create such a new and exciting concept.…
Firehouse Subs Opens at JAX; Restaurant’s First Airport Location
Firehouse Subs is now officially open for business at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). Located in the post-security food court, this opening by restaurateurs HMSHost and Denard Enterprises Inc. is Firehouse Subs’ first location in an airport. In another first, travelers who find themselves at JAX before lunchtime will also be able to try Firehouse Subs’…
New In-Terminal Museum Celebrates Jacksonville’s Rich Aviation History
by Emily Lisska, Jacksonville Historic Society First Phase Now Open to the Public at the Jacksonville International Airport The Jacksonville International Airport has officially opened the first phase of its new exhibit, “Jacksonville Takes Flight: North Florida Aviation History from 1878 to 1941.” Featuring the area’s aviation milestones and memorabilia from an era when Florida…