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Peak Thanksgiving Travel Begins at JAN; Health and Safety Measures in Place
Airlines serving the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) report an increase in flight reservations during the Thanksgiving holiday period. The number of travelers is expected to rise this week, with peak travel occurring Tuesday, November 24th...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Welcomes the Public to the October Harvest Festival at HKS
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) is pleased to welcome the community to its October Harvest Festival, Friday, October 30 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hawkins Field Airport’s (HKS) historic terminal. Come and enjoy the season as JMAA stands ready...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Announces Southwest Airlines’ Intent to Return to Jackson, Mississippi
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) announces that Southwest Airlines intends to restore its legendary service to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) in 2021. Southwest Airlines is the largest domestic carrier with an impressive...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Board of Commissioners Elect Martin and Harris to Lead in Fiscal Year 2021
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) Board of Commissioners elected Robert E. Martin as Chairman and LaWanda D. Harris as Vice-Chairwoman for Fiscal Year 2021. The election was held during the regularly scheduled JMAA Board Meeting on Monday, September 28, 2020....
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Sees Increase in Air Travel, Amid COVID-19
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) sees a steady increase in air travel at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) since the impact of COVID-19 in early April 2020. As at all airports around the U.S. and globally, the effects of...
JMAA Public Construction Activity Notice: International Drive Rehabilitation at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) will be performing pavement rehabilitation of International Drive at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN), as shown on the location map. International Drive will be resurfaced and/or reconstructed with...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Partners with Jackson Public Schools and Jackson State University to Launch Inaugural Education and Training Academy
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) has partnered with Jackson Public Schools (JPS) and Jackson State University (JSU) to launch the inaugural JMAA Education and Training Academy, known as Jet-A, “Fueling the Future of Aviation; Get Set to Jet!” The Academy...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Announces Resurfacing and Repairs to Begin on Hawkins Field Runway
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) is focused on the enhancement and modernization of its general aviation airport, Hawkins Field (HKS). Beginning Wednesday, May 13, 11:59 PM, CDT, Runway 16/34 (5,387 feet in length), one (1) of the airport’s two (2)...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Continues to See AD-HOC Airline Schedule Changes; TSA Now Allows Up to 12 oz. Hand Sanitizer Containers
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) advises that airlines serving Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evans International Airport (JAN) continue to experience passenger travel decline during the COVID-19 period, with daily ad-hoc cancellations being made based on...
JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY APPOINTS PAUL A. BROWN AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
JACKSON, MS – (JANUARY 10, 2020) – The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) has appointed Paul A. Brown as the new Chief Executive Officer. Brown is a proud graduate of Florida A&M University where he earned a dual bachelor’s degree in economics and business...