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Jackson Municipal Airport Authority to Host Drone Community Outreach Session in Partnership with the FAA, Educating Public on Drone Safety and Regulations
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) is excited to announce a Drone Community Outreach Session on Tuesday, October 15th, at 6:30 PM at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN). In partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), this...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Announces Installation of New TSA Technology at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN); Encourages Early Arrival for Seamless Travel
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) announces that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is in the process of installing new state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) scanners at the East and West checkpoints at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Announces New Southwest Airlines Flights from Mississippi’s Capital City to Music City USA: Nashville, Tennessee
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) is thrilled to announce the addition of a new nonstop flight between Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Nashville, Tennessee (BNA) beginning on April 8th, 2025. “Since Southwest’s highly...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Partners with BETA Technologies and Atlantic Aviation to Bring Electric Aviation to Mississippi’s Capital
Pictured L to R: Marc Rolph, UMMC Executive Dir. of Communications & Marketing; Sam Hobbs, BETA Technologies, Business Development Team Member; Rosa M. Beckett, JMAA Chief Executive Officer; Josh Eurie, Atlantic Aviation General Manager; and Pat Minor, JMAA Acting...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Notified of an Important Step Towards Funding from the U.S. Congress for Infrastructure Modernization Projects at Jackson-Medgar Wiley International Airport
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) receives notice of an essential step towards grant funding for $5 million, part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Bill. The funds will...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) Issues a Travel Advisory for JAN Passengers: Temporary TSA Screening Adjustment Due to Water Valve Leak
As a result of an expansive water valve leak on Saturday night at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN), which has since been resolved, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will temporarily process departing passengers at the East...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) Announces Anticipated Peak Travel at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) During Independence Holiday
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) employees, along with our airline, federal, rental car, and restaurant partners, are ready to welcome travelers for the Independence Holiday period at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN), beginning...
‘You 2 Can Fly’: Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Announces One of the Largest Aviation Education and Training Academy (JET-A) Classes, in Partnership with Jackson Public Schools and Jackson State University
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) proudly continues its partnership with Jackson Public Schools (JPS) and Jackson State University (JSU) with the kickoff of the fifth (5th) JMAA Education and Training Academy. The program is known as JET-A,...
Peak Memorial Day Weekend and Summer Travel Anticipated at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
he Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) announces a grant award of $8 million, part of the U.S. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), to be utilized at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN). The summer travel season has kicked off at...
Medgar Evers’ Presidential Medal of Freedom Statement from CEO Rosa M. Beckett
As Chief Executive Officer of the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA), it is a great pleasure to see the Presidential Medal of Freedom bestowed upon a true hero, leader, and native son of Mississippi. Our commercial airport is fittingly named...