Jack Edwards Airport

General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet 
Jack Edwards Airport (KJKA) 
3190 Airport Drive, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Regular Office Hours 
7 days per week, 0800-1600 
Central Time (CT)  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
Contact Information 
(251) 378-7600 Ext. 4   CBP Mobile Port Office
(800) 973-2867   SECTOR - Request CBP Mobile Duty Supervisor 
KJKA_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov
Hours of Service for Entrance 
and Clearance 
Inspection services for the entrance/
arrival of aircraft at Jack Edwards 
Airport are available 7 days per week, 
0800-1600 in accordance with the port's 
permission to land procedures.  
Commercial aircraft operators departing 
the U.S. must obtain an outbound 
clearance by contacting CBP directly. 
Permission to Land Procedures 
Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP 
prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least 
2 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KJKA. 
Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 
minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, 
previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must 
contact CBP to re-secure permission to land.  
Inspection Process 
• A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
• Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft
registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate).
• Regulated waste/garbage will be collected by CBP from the aircraft crew.
Special Procedures/Miscellaneous 
• Coordinate Landing Rights and arrival times with CBP Mobile Operations Department as soon as 
possible via 251-378-7600 Ext. 4 or KJKA_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov.
NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, 
please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov 
January 7, 2026 Publication Number KJKA-0126
Jack Edwards Airport