Small airport · Gulf Shores, United States
Jack Edwards National Airport
Jack Edwards National Airport is a small airport serving Gulf Shores, United States. Its IATA code is GUF. Its ICAO code is KJKA. It has 2 runways, longest 6,962 ft (ASP). Elevation 17 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Gulf Shores, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | GUF |
| ICAO code | KJKA |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 6,962 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 17 ft |
| Coordinates | 30.2905° N, 87.6718° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
Also known as Jack Edwards National Airport, it is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Jack Edwards National Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Gulf State Park · United States · 1.9 miles away
- Perdido Key State Park · United States · 11.9 miles away
- Big Lagoon State Park · United States · 16.2 miles away
- Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park · United States · 16.6 miles away
- Meaher State Park · United States · 30.6 miles away
- Historic Blakeley State Park · United States · 34.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Jack Edwards National Airport?
Jack Edwards National Airport — its IATA code is GUF and its ICAO code is KJKA.
Where is Jack Edwards National Airport located?
Jack Edwards National Airport serves Gulf Shores, United States. Its coordinates are 30.2905° N, 87.6718° W.
What is the history of Jack Edwards National Airport?
Also known as Jack Edwards National Airport, it is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#20214
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Edwards_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.