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Airport
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Gulf Shores Intl/Jack Edwards Field
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Gulf Shores, Alabama
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FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026
| FAA/ICAO Identifier: | JKA / KJKA |
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| Lat/Lng: | 30.2896388889, -87.6717777778 30-17-22.7000N, 087-40-18.4000W Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 04/26/2006 |
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| Elevation: | 17 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 04/26/2006 |
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| Magnetic Variation: | 00E,(2000), [-3W (2025)] |
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| Sectional: | NEW ORLEANS |
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| From City: | 2nm N of Gulf Shores |
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| Use: | Open to the public |
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| Airspace Analysis: | CONDITIONAL |
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| Ownership: | Publicly owned |
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| Activation: | 03/1978 |
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| Attended: | All year Every day 0600-2200 (local) After Hours Service Call (251) 968-5200. |
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| Control Tower: | yes 0700-2100 (local) |
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| Type: | ATCT |
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| Hours: | 14 |
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| Days Tower Operational: | ALL |
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| Airspace Class: | D,Class D Svc 0700-2100; Other Times Class G |
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| ARTCC: | Jacksonville(ZJX)Jacksonville Center |
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| FSS: | Anniston FSS(ANB) |
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| NOTAMs and Weather: | ANBNOTAM-D service at airport |
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| Wind Indicator: | Lighted |
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| Segmented Circle: | yes |
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| Lights: | When Air Traffic Control Tower Closed Activate MALSR Runway 27; PAPI Runways 09, 27, 17 & 35; HIRL Runway 09/27; MIRL Runway 17/35 - CTAF. |
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| Beacon: | Sunset-Sunrise |
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| Landing Fee: | no |
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| ARFF: | I A S 06/2023 Index B Available Upon Request Contact Airport Mgmt 850-501-5257. |
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| CTAF: | 118.650 |
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| UNICOM: | 122.700 |
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| Weather: | AWOS-3PT 251-923-5615 |
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| ATIS: | 134.525 251-968-7581 operates continuously |
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| Tower: | | Contact 'Gulf Shores Tower' | | 118.65 |
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| Ground: | | Contact 'Gulf Shores Ground' | | 121.7 |
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| Clearance: | |
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| Approach: | | Contact 'PENSACOLA' Approach | | 120.65, | 270.8 |
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| Departure: | | Contact 'PENSACOLA' Departure | | 120.65, | 270.8 |
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| Other: | ---CD/P 124.55 ;WHEN TWR CLSD |
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| Master Airport: | P31 (PENSACOLA TRACON) |
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| Master Provides: | LAWRS |
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| Fuel: | Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue) A+ |
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| Airframe Repair: | Major |
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| Powerplant Repair: | Major |
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| Bottled Oxygen: | High pressure |
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| Bulk Oxygen: | High pressure |
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| Transient Storage: | Hanger,Tie-Down |
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| Other Services: | Cargo handling, Charter, Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Sales |
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| Owner: | Gulf Shores Airport Authority Po Box 919 Gulf Shores, Al 36547 251-967-3968 |
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| Manager: | Jesse Fosnaugh Po Box 919 Gulf Shores, Al 36547 251-967-3968 |
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Runway 09/27
| Length: | 6962 feet by Naco on 09/30/2003 |
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| Width: | 100 feet |
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| Surface: | Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition |
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| Surface Treatment: | Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved |
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| Classification (PCN): | 30 /F/B/X/T, 30 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents CBR > 8), Tire pressure Medium (limited to 218 psi), Technical determination |
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| Weight Capacity: | Single Wheel aircraft: 80,000 lbs Dual Wheel aircraft: 100,000 lbs |
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| Runway Lights Edge Intensity: | High Intensity |
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End 09 |
End 27 |
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| Takeoff Run Available (TORA): | 6962 feet | 6500 feet |
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| Takeoff Distance Available (TODA): | 6962 feet | 6500 feet |
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| Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA): | 6962 feet | 6500 feet |
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| Landing Distance Available (LDA): | 6500 feet | 6500 feet |
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| True Alignment: | 090,(087 Magnetic) | 270,(267 Magnetic) |
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| ILS Type: | | ILS/DME |
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| Runway Markings: | Nonprecision Instrument,Fair Condition | Precision Instrument,Good Condition |
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| Displaced Threshold Distance: | 462' | |
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| Elevation at End: | 15.6' MSL | 16.1' MSL |
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| Elevation at Displaced Threshold: | 15.3' MSL | |
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| Elevation at Touchdown Zone: | 15.7' MSL | 17.1' MSL |
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| Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: | 50' AGL | 50' AGL |
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| Visual Glide Path Angle: | 3.00° | 3.00° |
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| Visual Glide Slope Indicator: | 4-light PAPI on left side of runway | 4-light PAPI on left side of runway |
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| Approach Lights: | | MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights |
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| Objects: | Trees | |
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| Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): | Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile | Precision Instrument Runway |
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| Object Clearance Slope: | 21:1 | 50:1 |
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| Object Height: | 84' AGL | |
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| Object Distance: | 2039' Along centerline 140' Left of centerline | |
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Runway 17/35
| Length: | 3596 feet by 3rd Party Survey on 04/26/2006 |
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| Width: | 75 feet |
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| Surface: | Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition |
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| Surface Treatment: | NONE |
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| Classification (PCN): | 23 /F/B/X/T, 23 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents CBR > 8), Tire pressure Medium (limited to 218 psi), Technical determination |
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| Weight Capacity: | Single Wheel aircraft: 80,000 lbs Dual Wheel aircraft: 100,000 lbs |
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| Runway Lights Edge Intensity: | Med Intensity |
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End 17 |
End 35 |
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| Takeoff Run Available (TORA): | 3276 feet | 3596 feet |
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| Takeoff Distance Available (TODA): | 3276 feet | 3596 feet |
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| Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA): | 3276 feet | 3596 feet |
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| Landing Distance Available (LDA): | 3276 feet | 3276 feet |
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| True Alignment: | 175,(172 Magnetic) | 355,(352 Magnetic) |
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| Runway Markings: | Basic,Good Condition | Basic,Good Condition |
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| Displaced Threshold Distance: | | 320' |
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| Elevation at End: | 16.7' MSL | 11.3' MSL |
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| Elevation at Displaced Threshold: | | 12.2' MSL |
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| Elevation at Touchdown Zone: | 16.8' MSL | 15.9' MSL |
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| Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: | 48' AGL | 29' AGL |
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| Visual Glide Path Angle: | 3.63° | 4.00° |
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| Visual Glide Slope Indicator: | 2-light PAPI on left side of runway | 2-light PAPI on left side of runway |
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| Objects: | Trees | Tree |
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| Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): | Utility runway with a visual approach | Utility runway with a visual approach |
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| Object Clearance Slope: | 8:1 | 4:1 |
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| Object Height: | 148' AGL | 53' AGL |
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| Object Distance: | 1427' Along centerline 234' Left of centerline | 436' Along centerline 212' Left of centerline |
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| • | Extsv Banner Towing, Hel and Para-Sail Operations Along Coastline 15 NM Miles W to 20 NM E of Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, and 15 NM WSW to 20 NM ESE of Jka. |
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| • | Caution: Hop at or Blw 300 ft MSL Within 1 NM of Jka When Landing/Departure Helipad Located 1.6 NM E, Directly Under Runway 27 Final. NOLF Barin Located 6 Miles NE of Ap may be Mistaken for Jack Edwards Ntl Ap. Hi Vol of Military Traffic Will be Oprg in the Barin Field Traffic Pattern from Surface to 3000 ft AGL. |
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| • | Frequency 122.7 for Unicom Use only. |
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| • | Air Carrier Operations Involving Aircraft with More than 9 Pax Seats are Na in Excess of 15 Mins Before or After Scheduled Arrival or Departure Times Wo Prior Cdn with Airport Mgmt or the Airport Safety Dept and Cfm That ARFF Services are Available Prior to Landing or Takeoff. Unscheduled Air Carrier Operations with More than 30 Pax Seats Should Contact Airport Manager (251) 967-3968. |
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