KJKA
Airport
Gulf Shores Intl/Jack Edwards Field
Gulf Shores, Alabama

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:JKA / KJKA
Lat/Lng:30.2896388889, -87.6717777778
30-17-22.7000N, 087-40-18.4000W
Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 04/26/2006
Elevation:17 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 04/26/2006
Magnetic Variation:00E,(2000), [-3W (2025)]
Sectional:NEW ORLEANS
From City:2nm N of Gulf Shores

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Airspace Analysis:CONDITIONAL
Ownership:Publicly owned
Activation:03/1978
Attended:All year Every day 0600-2200 (local)
After Hours Service Call (251) 968-5200.
Control Tower:yes 0700-2100 (local)
Type:ATCT
Hours:14
Days Tower Operational:ALL
Airspace Class:D,Class D Svc 0700-2100; Other Times Class G
ARTCC:Jacksonville(ZJX)Jacksonville Center
FSS:Anniston FSS(ANB)
NOTAMs and Weather:ANBNOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:Lighted
Segmented Circle:yes
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.
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:no
ARFF:I A S 06/2023
Index B Available Upon Request Contact Airport Mgmt 850-501-5257.

Communications

CTAF:118.650
UNICOM:122.700
Weather:AWOS-3PT 251-923-5615
ATIS:134.525
251-968-7581 operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Gulf Shores Tower'
118.65
Ground:
Contact 'Gulf Shores Ground'
121.7
Clearance:
121.7
Approach:
Contact 'PENSACOLA' Approach
120.65,270.8
Departure:
Contact 'PENSACOLA' Departure
120.65,270.8
Other:---CD/P 124.55 ;WHEN TWR CLSD
Master Airport:P31 (PENSACOLA TRACON)
Master Provides:LAWRS

Services

Fuel:Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
A+
Airframe Repair:Major
Powerplant Repair:Major
Bottled Oxygen:High pressure
Bulk Oxygen:High pressure
Transient Storage:Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services:Cargo handling, Charter, Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Sales

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

Total:0

Ownership

Owner:Gulf Shores Airport Authority
Po Box 919
Gulf Shores, Al 36547
251-967-3968
Manager:Jesse Fosnaugh
Po Box 919
Gulf Shores, Al 36547
251-967-3968

Runways

Runways:09/27
17/35

Runway 09/27

Length:6962 feet
by Naco on 09/30/2003
Width:100 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):30 /F/B/X/T, 30 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents CBR > 8), Tire pressure Medium (limited to 218 psi), Technical determination
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 80,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 100,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 09 End 27
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):6962 feet6500 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):6962 feet6500 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):6962 feet6500 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):6500 feet6500 feet
True Alignment:090,(087 Magnetic)270,(267 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS/DME
Runway Markings:Nonprecision Instrument,Fair ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance:462' 
Elevation at End:15.6' MSL16.1' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold:15.3' MSL 
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:15.7' MSL17.1' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:50' AGL50' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Approach Lights: MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Objects:Trees 
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 milePrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:21:150:1
Object Height:84' AGL 
Object Distance:2039' Along centerline
140' Left of centerline
 

Runway 17/35

Length:3596 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 04/26/2006
Width:75 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:NONE
Classification (PCN):23 /F/B/X/T, 23 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents CBR > 8), Tire pressure Medium (limited to 218 psi), Technical determination
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 80,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 100,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:Med Intensity
End 17 End 35
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):3276 feet3596 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):3276 feet3596 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):3276 feet3596 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):3276 feet3276 feet
True Alignment:175,(172 Magnetic)355,(352 Magnetic)
Runway Markings:Basic,Good ConditionBasic,Good Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance: 320'
Elevation at End:16.7' MSL11.3' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold: 12.2' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:16.8' MSL15.9' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:48' AGL29' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.63°4.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:2-light PAPI on left side of runway2-light PAPI on left side of runway
Objects:TreesTree
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Utility runway with a visual approachUtility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope:8:14:1
Object Height:148' AGL53' AGL
Object Distance:1427' Along centerline
234' Left of centerline
436' Along centerline
212' Left of centerline

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

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.
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.
Frequency 122.7 for Unicom Use only.
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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