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Labor Day Holiday Travel Begins at JAN; Arrive Two (2) Hours Early for Check-In
The peak Labor Day travel period has begun and airlines serving the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) report significant increases in reservations for this end of summer holiday time. The number of travelers is expected to rise starting today,...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Advises Minimal Tropical Storm Damage and the Return of Normal Air Service Operations at JAN
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) advises there have been minimal effects during Tropical Storm Ida. JMAA Public Safety and Operations teams continue to monitor conditions, ensuring safety for all passengers, customers, tenants, and airport employees....
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Continues Partnership with Jackson Public Schools and Jackson State University for Education and Training Academy (JET-A)
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) continues its partnership with Jackson Public Schools (JPS) and Jackson State University (JSU) with the kickoff of the second (2nd) JMAA Education and Training Academy, known as Jet-A, “Fueling the Future of Aviation -...
Independence Week Travel Begins at JAN; New and Enhanced Airline Service; Arrive Two (2) Hours Early for Check-In
The Independence week travel period has begun. Airlines serving the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) report significant increases in reservations for this holiday period and the rest of the summer. The number of travelers is expected to rise...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Celebrates Hawkins Field Airport’s National Historical Landmark Designation with Official Unveiling Ceremony
After 92 years of providing excellent air service in Jackson, MS, Hawkins Field Airport (HKS), formerly known as Davis Field, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior. On Thursday, June 17, 2021, the Jackson...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Celebrates the Return of Southwest Airlines with Official Ribbon Cutting and Reception at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) celebrated the return of Southwest Airlines (SWA) at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) today with a ceremonial ribbon cutting and reception. After seven (7) years, SWA officially restarted...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Welcomes American Airlines’ New Seasonal Air Service to MIA
oday, the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) welcomed the new seasonal air service from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Miami (MIA). With over 40 years dedicated to great service to the Jackson community, American Airlines greeted its...
Peak Summer Travel Begins at JAN; New and Enhanced Airline Service Starts; Arrive Two (2) Hours Early for Check-in
The peak travel season is upon us and airlines serving the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) report significant increases in reservations during the Memorial Day holiday period and for the summer. The number of travelers is expected to rise...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Teams Up with Mississippi State University Raspet Flight Research Laboratory to Advance Unmanned Aviation Systems
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) has partnered with Mississippi State University’s (MSU’s) Raspet Flight Research Laboratory to accomplish yet another aviation milestone for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This partnership has enabled one of the world’s...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Announces Vintage Warbirds to land in Jackson for the Commemorative Air Force “Fly the Fortress & Friends” Event Hosted by Atlantic Aviation at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) is proud to announce the arrival of vintage warbirds to land in Jackson, MS for the Commemorative Air Force “Fly the Fortress & Friends” event, hosted by Atlantic Aviation at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers...