Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field charts & airport diagram

Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (JKA · KJKA) in Gulf Shores, AL publishes 7 FAA charts, including 3 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (GPS)). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map

All of Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather

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Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.

What KJKA publishes

Airport diagram

The FAA airport diagram for Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.

Instrument approaches at KJKA

Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field has 3 published instrument approaches of 2 types (ILS and RNAV (GPS)). 3 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.

No published approach to runway 17 and 35: landing on those ends in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.

Takeoff, alternate and surface information

Takeoff minimums are published for KJKA. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KJKA as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.

All 7 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link

Airport documents 2

APD Airport diagram ↗
A/FD Chart Supplement ↗

Approaches 3

Minimums 2

MIN TAKEOFF MINIMUMS ↗
MIN ALTERNATE MINIMUMS ↗

Frequently asked

Where can I get the KJKA airport diagram?

The FAA publishes the Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.

Does KJKA have an instrument approach?

Yes. Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field has 3 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (GPS). At least one offers vertical guidance.

What is the lowest approach at KJKA?

ILS to runway 27 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.

More about KJKA

Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.

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