Memorial Day Weekend Travel Advisory for JAX

[Jacksonville, FL – 24 May 2022] With the Memorial Day holiday approaching, the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) advises travelers to arrive at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) at least two hours prior to departure to find parking, check bags and navigate through security. Travelers may experience longer lines and wait times than usual throughout the summer travel season, but particularly this holiday weekend. 
 
JAA and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials will host a press conference in the JAX courtyard, near the security checkpoint, to provide people planning to fly over the holiday weekend and through the summer with important information to help them travel safely and efficiently.  
 
WHEN: 
Thursday, May 26 at 2:30 p.m. 
 
WHO: 
Sari Koshetz, TSA regional spokesperson 
Michael Stewart, VP of External Affairs, Jacksonville Aviation Authority 
 
Any capacity closures of parking facilities will be indicated on the JAX Airport website, the airport’s Twitter handle (@JAXairport) and on Airport Road signage approaching JAX.  
 
Airport Parking  

• Hourly Garage - $2.00 every half hour up to $20/daily 
  
• Daily Garage - $2.00 every half hour up to $16/daily 
  
• Daily Surface Lot - $2.00 every half hour up to $11/daily 
  
• Economy Lot #1 - $6/daily 
  
• Economy Lot #2 – $6 daily (Will open once Economy Lot #1 reaches capacity) 
  
• Valet Parking – Service now open for customers. Questions can be directed to 904-741-3900.   

 
Please refer to the Transportation Security Administration website for a comprehensive list of items that are prohibited in checked and/or carry-on luggage.
 
For more information about JAX, visit www.flyjacksonville.com.