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Jackson Municipal Airport Authority’s Strong Financial Standing Drives Economic Growth and Airport Enhancements
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) announces it has earned an unmodified “clean” audit opinion for the second consecutive year. The audit was performed by independent accounting firm Forvis Mazars, LLP, a top 10 public accounting firm. The audit of...
Spring Break is Here! Travel Soars at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
Anticipated Peak Travel at JAN During Spring Break
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Progress on Essential Infrastructure Replacement Projects at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) is committed to ensuring that the citizens of Jackson, surrounding communities, and visitors using the State’s busiest airport, Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) are afforded the level of service and...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Welcomes Jean C. Frazier as Newest Commissioner, Completing the Board of Visionary Leaders
Her appointment strengthens the Board’s mission to serve as the governing body for the Authority, establishing policies that support effective execution of strategy, operations, compliance, and financial management at JAN and HKS…
Peak Year-End Holiday Travel Begins at JAN; Parking Options Abound; Passenger Volumes Remain Strong
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) and airlines serving the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) anticipate significant passenger demand during the year-end holiday period. As Jacksonians and central Mississippians head out to see family...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Anticipates Busy Thanksgiving Travel Period for JAN
The Thanksgiving holiday approaches, Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) is gearing up for what is expected to be a very busy travel period. Peak travel is set to begin this Thursday, November 21st, and continue through Monday, December 2nd. To...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority to Host Drone Community Outreach Session in Partnership with the FAA, Educating Public on Drone Safety and Regulations
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) is excited to announce a Drone Community Outreach Session on Tuesday, October 15th, at 6:30 PM at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN). In partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), this...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Announces Installation of New TSA Technology at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN); Encourages Early Arrival for Seamless Travel
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) announces that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is in the process of installing new state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) scanners at the East and West checkpoints at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Announces New Southwest Airlines Flights from Mississippi’s Capital City to Music City USA: Nashville, Tennessee
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) is thrilled to announce the addition of a new nonstop flight between Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Nashville, Tennessee (BNA) beginning on April 8th, 2025. “Since Southwest’s highly...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Partners with BETA Technologies and Atlantic Aviation to Bring Electric Aviation to Mississippi’s Capital
Pictured L to R: Marc Rolph, UMMC Executive Dir. of Communications & Marketing; Sam Hobbs, BETA Technologies, Business Development Team Member; Rosa M. Beckett, JMAA Chief Executive Officer; Josh Eurie, Atlantic Aviation General Manager; and Pat Minor, JMAA Acting...