Jack Edwards National Airport
KJKA, Gulf Shores, AL
- Longest runway
- 09/27 (6,962 ft)
About 5 minutes to the Gulf Shores beaches
Jack Edwards airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Jack Edwards National Airport is a few minutes from the Gulf Shores beaches and has a 7,000-foot runway.
- Main airport
- JKA / KJKA
- Elevation
- 17 ft
- Longest runway
- 09/27 (6,962 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Pensacola International, about 45 minutes east, is the alternative with customs.
Summer and spring break are the busiest seasons.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Pensacola International Airport
KPNS, Pensacola, FL
- Longest runway
- 17/35 (7,004 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 5 miles to downtown Pensacola
Pensacola International airport guideBefore You Book Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
Jack Edwards for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach; Pensacola for customs.
Summer Storms
Afternoon thunderstorms are common.
Orange Beach
Jack Edwards National Airport in Gulf Shores is about 15 minutes from Orange Beach.
When Demand Peaks in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Summer
- Peak beach season.
- October
- The National Shrimp Festival.
- June to November
- Hurricane season.
Flight Times and Prices to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to JKA for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,054 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,200–$17,700 | 2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,814 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 50 min$21,000–$26,500 | 3 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 543 mi | 1 hr 35 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 568 mi | 1 hr 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 794 mi | 2 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 457 mi | 1 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,040 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,500 | 4 hr$37,000–$56,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,633 mi | 3 hr 40 min$15,800–$23,000 | 3 hr 30 min$19,300–$24,500 | 3 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Light jets fly from Texas, Atlanta and the Southeast; midsize jets fly from the Midwest.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to Gulf Shores?
Jack Edwards National (JKA), about five minutes from the beach.
How long is a private flight from Nashville to Gulf Shores?
About 1 hr 15 min in a light jet.
Which airport is closest to Orange Beach?
Jack Edwards National (JKA) in Gulf Shores, about 15 minutes away.
