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100 International Drive, Jackson, MS 39208FAA rank #131 · Small hub
JANJackson
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International
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The short answer
JAN is straightforward and generally uncrowded. Two hours covers airline and checked-bag cutoffs without rushing.
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2 hours before departure
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Security peakEarly mornings, weekends, holidays, and concentrated airline departure banks
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Security
What you’re walking into
JAN is easy to navigate, with early connecting departures producing the busiest checkpoint period.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● No
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Surface$12/day
Garage$18/day
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Ride apps use the designated pickup area outside baggage claim.
Rental counters are in the terminal near baggage claim.
JAN has one terminal with east and west concourses.
JAN cell-phone waiting areaUse for attended waiting until your passenger is ready100 International Drive, Jackson, MS 39208
A free cell-phone waiting area is available near the terminal.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car
JAN has no hotel inside or directly connected to the passenger terminal. Confirm shuttle hours before booking.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingSheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center
- Airport ride
- Airport shuttle availability and hours vary; confirm directly with the hotel for your travel dates
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with an eligible park-and-fly package; verify the number of included days
Hilton Garden Inn Jackson/Flowood
- Airport ride
- Airport shuttle availability and hours vary; confirm directly with the hotel for your travel dates
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with an eligible park-and-fly package; verify the number of included days
Hampton Inn Jackson/Flowood
- Airport ride
- Airport shuttle availability and hours vary; confirm directly with the hotel for your travel dates
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with an eligible park-and-fly package; verify the number of included days
Hotel details use current source links. Confirm shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging availability can change; check the airport parking page before relying on an on-site charger.
SmokingSmoking and vaping are prohibited inside the passenger terminal.
OvernightThe terminal is not designed as overnight lodging; operating access follows the flight schedule.
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