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Peak Memorial Day Weekend and Summer Travel Anticipated at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
he Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) announces a grant award of $8 million, part of the U.S. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), to be utilized at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN). The summer travel season has kicked off at...
Medgar Evers’ Presidential Medal of Freedom Statement from CEO Rosa M. Beckett
As Chief Executive Officer of the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA), it is a great pleasure to see the Presidential Medal of Freedom bestowed upon a true hero, leader, and native son of Mississippi. Our commercial airport is fittingly named...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) Celebrates The Successful Completion of FY2023 Audit, Affirming Financial Strength and Strategic Vision
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) proudly announces the successful completion of its Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 audit by FORVIS LLP. This audit affirms JMAA's strong financial performance, strategic investments, and steadfast commitment to excellence and...
Get Ready for Spring Break! Travel Soars at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
The Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) is gearing up for an exhilarating Spring Break season! Airlines serving Jackson anticipate a significant surge in passenger traffic, with excitement from check-in to takeoff. Starting today, Thursday, March...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Announces $8 Million in Grant Funds from U.S. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) announces a grant award of $8 million, part of the U.S. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), to be utilized at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN). This funding will be allocated towards upgrading...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Reports 1.29 Million Total Passengers in 2023; Highest Numbers in Decade and a Half; Calendar Year 2024 Outlook Positive with 3% Increase Forecast
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) reports passenger numbers for calendar year 2023 at levels not seen in a decade and a half. As of December 31, Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) handled nearly 1.29 million travelers, an...
Peak Year-End Holiday Travel Begins at JAN; Parking Options; Passenger Volumes Above 2019 Pre-COVID Levels
Airlines serving the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) anticipate significant passenger traffic during the upcoming year-end holiday period. The number of travelers is expected to rise this week, with the highest peak travel days expected to be...
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) Reports Security Threat Being Investigated; Other Mississippi Airports Report Similar Threats
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA received a potential threat to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN). Several other Mississippi airports reportedly received this type of threat. JMAA’s Airport Police Department and...
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) Reaches Record Passenger Levels During 2023 Thanksgiving Travel Period
At the close of the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday season, passenger traffic at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) has reached record levels. Nearly 27,000 travelers passed through JAN’s East and West checkpoints to board flights with...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Anticipates Busy Thanksgiving Travel Period for Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
As 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 16th, continuing through Monday, November...