The vibrant summer travel season is already underway at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN), with airlines reporting a surge in demand for reservations during the Memorial Day holiday period and throughout the summer. With college graduations these past few weeks, the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) has seen increased activity at the airport, with even more on the horizon beginning this Thursday, May 21st.
Jackson’s air carriers, American, Delta, Southwest, and United, rank among the most award-winning in the global travel industry. JAN is honored to be an origin or destination for travelers, whether they are reconnecting with family and friends or heading out to explore the world. With up to 900,000 seats available to and from JAN each year, there are many great options for all travelers. JAN offers up to 27 peak daily one-stop flight connections to six (6) continents every day.
There’s no better time than right now to book your summer trip to visit family and friends or take that long-awaited dream vacation. Our airline partners’ websites provide many booking and vacation options for Mississippians, and can be found at:
Be sure to check your flight status at iFlyJackson.com or with your respective airline. Passengers are encouraged to arrive at least two (2) hours before their flight departure to allow ample time for check-in and security procedures. While at JAN, stay connected with iFlyJAN_WiFi. To enhance the passenger experience, customers are reminded of the variety of food and beverage offerings in the main terminal and in the East and West Concourses. Several great new locations have opened in the past year.
JAN on-airport parking details are as follows:
Shuttle service is frequently provided for customers parked in the Economy lot. Please call 601.360.8690 for real-time parking availability in all the lots and Garages.
JAN is committed to the safety of all travelers as they embark on their journeys, with enhanced measures in place to ensure a secure and comfortable experience. For general travel information, including links to airline and rental car reservation sites, as well as parking information, visit www.jmaa.com. Passengers are reminded to review TSA checkpoint rules and regulations at www.TSA.gov.
From the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority: Your Connection to the World, have a great Memorial Day holiday and summer 2026! And THANKS FOR FLYING JAN!
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ABOUT JMAA
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) operates two airports: Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Hawkins Field Airport (HKS). JAN is the busiest airport in Mississippi, situated in the central part of the state, serving the capital region of Jackson, and spanning over 3,000 acres. JAN also serves several of the world’s most connected global hubs and is home to the Mississippi Air National Guard 172nd Airlift Wing. HKS is a general aviation airport that houses two emergency response medical air transport companies, the Civil Air Patrol, and is home to the Mississippi Army National Guard 185th Aviation Brigade. The Authority serves over 1.2 million total passengers and handles nearly 20 million pounds of air cargo, mail, and packages annually.