News & Announcements
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Safely Reopens JAN; HKS Remains Temporarily Closed
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) happily announces the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) runways and taxiways are currently clear and the airport has safely reopened. Early Friday afternoon, temperatures in the area began to rise...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Temporarily Closes JAN Due to Severe Inclement Weather
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) has extended its temporary closure for Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Hawkins Field Airport (HKS) until at least 11:00 pm/CST, Friday, February 19, 2021, due to continued extreme icing...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority to Reduce Public Parking Rates at JAN; Will Close Long-Term Lot Until Further Notice
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) is preparing to reduce public parking rates at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) beginning on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. The parking system encompasses the garage, surface lot, and long-term...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Showers Community Youth with Gifts for the Holidays
JACKSON, MS – (DECEMBER 21, 2020) – The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority’s (JMAA) Community Outreach holiday program, named “Gifts of the Season,” held two events this week to shower ninety-seven (97) children with gifts just in time to celebrate the holiday...
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Announces Southwest Airlines’ Initial Fares and Routes, Beginning in June of 2021
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) announces that Southwest Airlines has now released its initial fares and routes for service at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN), beginning June 6, 2021. Southwest Airlines is one of the largest air...
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...