JAX
Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Airport Code
| Stands for | Jacksonville International Airport |
|---|---|
| Categories | Transportation & Travel |
JAX stands for Jacksonville International Airport, an airport code abbreviation.
Northeast Florida's airport, about 13 miles north of downtown Jacksonville, serving a region of naval bases, a busy seaport and Atlantic beaches.
Example: JAX is easy: park, walk across the street and you're through security in ten minutes.
Usage notes
ICAO code KJAX. The JAX abbreviation is also the common nickname for Jacksonville itself, used by its NFL team marketing and local media. The airport opened in 1968, replacing Imeson Airport. Its terminal features a large food court and art program.
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