KJKA — Gulf Shores Intl/jack Edwards FLD
Gulf Shores, AL · Elevation 17.1 ft · 30.2896, -87.6718
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,962 ft | 100 ft | Asphalt (good) | High intensity | 09 90° / 27 270° | 09 PAPI (4-light, left) / 27 PAPI (4-light, left) | 09 462 ft |
| 17/35 | 3,596 ft | 75 ft | Asphalt (good) | Medium intensity | 17 175° / 35 355° | 17 PAPI (2-light, left) / 35 PAPI (2-light, left) | 35 320 ft |
Frequencies
- CTAF
- 118.65 MHz
- UNICOM
- 122.7 MHz
- TWR
- 118.65 MHz — Gulf Shores Tower (0700-2100)
- GND
- 121.7 MHz — Gulf Shores Ground
- CLD
- 121.7 MHz — Gulf Shores Clearance Delivery
- CLD
- 124.55 MHz — Gulf Shores Clearance Delivery
- ATIS
- 134.525 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 120.65 MHz — Pensacola Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 270.8 MHz — Pensacola Approach/Departure
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A (Prist)
- Attendance
- ALL 0600-2200
- Magnetic variation
- 0°E (2000)
- Flight service
- Anniston FSS (ANB) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- ANB ↗
Remarks (6)
- INDEX B AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST CTC ARPT MGMT 850-501-5257.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 27; PAPI RWYS 09, 27, 17 & 35; HIRL RWY 09/27; MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF.
- EXTSV BANNER TOWING, HEL AND PARA-SAIL OPS ALONG COASTLINE 15 NM MILES W TO 20 NM E OF GULF SHORES/ORANGE BEACH, AND 15 NM WSW TO 20 NM ESE OF JKA.
- CAUTION: HOP AT OR BLW 300 FT MSL WI 1 NM OF JKA WHEN LNDG/DEP HELIPAD LCTD 1.6 NM E, DIRECTLY UNDER RWY 27 FINAL. NOLF BARIN LCTD 6 MILES NE OF AP MAY BE MISTAKEN FOR JACK EDWARDS NTL AP. HI VOL OF MIL TFC WILL BE OPRG IN THE BARIN FIELD TFC PAT FROM SFC TO 3000 FT AGL.
- FREQ 122.7 FOR UNICOM USE ONLY.
- ACR OPNS INVOLVING ACFT WITH MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS ARE NA IN EXCESS OF 15 MINS BFR OR AFT SKED ARR OR DEP TIMES WO PRIOR CDN WITH ARPT MGMT OR THE ARPT SAFETY DEPT AND CFM THAT ARFF SVCS ARE AVBL PRIOR TO LDG OR TKOF. UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS SHOULD CTC AMGR (251) 967-3968.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for KJKA?
- The CTAF at KJKA is 118.65 MHz.
- How long is the runway at KJKA?
- KJKA has 2 runways; the longest is 6,962 ft.
- Does KJKA have fuel?
- Yes — KJKA has 100LL, Jet A (Prist) available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KJKA?
- Anniston FSS (ANB) serves KJKA. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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- 82J — Roscoe FLD — 21 mi
- 4R9 — Jeremiah Denton — 27 mi
- KPNS — Pensacola INTL — 32 mi
- KBFM — Mobile INTL — 33 mi
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