KJKA · Gulf Shores, Alabama
Jack Edwards Airport
KJKAMarch 25, 2026 · KJKA-0126
Operational Summary
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Daily08:00-16:00
Central Time
- Service Hours
- Daily08:00-16:00
Central Time
- Parking
- Airport ramp
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Recommended
Airport ramp
CBP officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp for inspection.
Coordinate Landing Rights and arrival times with CBP Mobile Operations Department as soon as
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.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. 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.
Appointment
Unknown- 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
Departure
- 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
- 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 Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. 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.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required at least 2 hours before ETA; +/- 30 min tolerance.
- CBP meets aircraft on the ramp.
- Commercial departures require outbound clearance.
- Coordinate Landing Rights with CBP Mobile Operations.
Contacts and Location
Customs Loaction Map
3190 Airport DriveGulf Shores, AL 36542Loading location map...
Related Resources for KJKA
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Daily08:00-16:00
Central Time
Source Wording
7 days per week, 08:00-16:00 CT
Service Hours
- Daily08:00-16:00
Central Time
Source Wording
Entrance/clearance: 7 days per week, 08:00-16:00 CT
Availability
- 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
- 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
Remarks
- 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
Detected Topics
- Usda Waste
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
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Original Content
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
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