News & Announcements

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...

Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) to Conduct Full-Scale Triennial Exercise at JAN for Enhanced Airport Safety and Security
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) announces its upcoming Triennial exercise, a crucial event in JMAA's commitment to airport safety and security. This comprehensive training will take place on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers...

Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) Announces 2023 Holiday Parking Options at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) is pleased to announce 2023 holiday season parking options at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN), effective Wednesday, November 1, 2023. At JAN, we offer passengers and visitors a convenient and...

Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Secures $22 Million Funding for Infrastructure Projects at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) is excited to announce the successful acquisition of $22 million in funding for key infrastructure projects at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN). "Receiving this funding is a significant...

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) Reports Strong Passenger Growth, Anticipates 1.31 Million Travelers in Calendar Year 2023
The Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) continues impressive passenger growth during the first half of the calendar year, positioning the airport for a robust year-end finish. Over 119,910 passengers traveled through the airport in July (arriving...

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) Named one of Travel + Leisure Readers’ Top 10 Favorite Domestic Airports of 2023
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) is thrilled to announce that Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) has been honored as one of the Top 10 Favorite Domestic Airports of 2023 by Travel + Leisure readers. The results were derived from “The...

JMAA Anticipates Peak Travel at JAN During Independence Day Holiday Weekend
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) is expecting a significant increase in travel beginning Friday, June 30th through Wednesday, July 5th at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN). As we enter the holiday weekend and into next week,...