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KJKA
Jack Edwards National Airport · Gulf Shores
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
17 ft / 5 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/D 120.05 MHz (PENSACOLA APP/DEP)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Jack Edwards National Airport (KJKA), located in Gulf Shores, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 17 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Jack Edwards National Airport
ICAO / IATA
KJKA / GUF
Municipality
Gulf Shores
Country
Region
US-AL — Alabama
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
17 ft
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Runway 09 / 27
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,962 ft / 2,122 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 09 (90°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (270°)
110.70 MHz
IDENT: JKA | CRS: 270°
Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,599 ft / 1,097 m
Runway Width: 70 ft / 21 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 175° / 355°
Runway Width: 70 ft / 21 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 175° / 355°
RWY 17 (175°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (355°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D PENSACOLA APP/DEP
120.05 MHz
AWOS AWOS 3
134.53 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
124.55 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.70 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026