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JACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD)

JACKSONVILLE, Florida

22.5 ft MSL

2

Runways

20

Frequencies

4

Procedures

Quick Facts

ICAO

KNIP

FAA

NIP

Elevation

22.5 ft MSL

Runways

2

Frequencies

20

Tower

Yes

Fuel

J5

Coordinates

30.234, -81.676

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

22.5 ft MSL

Control Tower

Yes

CTAF

125.15 MHz

Fuel Types

J5

Traffic Pattern

Not published

ARTCC

JACKSONVILLE

Coordinates

30.2337, -81.6761

Ownership

Navy

Hours of Operation

1200-0400Z

Current Weather

— — —Updated …

Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
10/2810 / 289,003 ft200 ftASPHHIGH-66
14/3214 / 325,978 ft200 ftASPHHIGH--

Frequencies

ALCRN STAR (2)APCH (3)ATCOM (1)ATIS (2)CD (1)CTAF (1)EMERG (2)GND (2)LCL (3)NIP AWOS-3 (1)NIP TACAN (1)PMSV METRO (1)
TypeFrequencyNameCall SignUseHours
ALCRN STAR269.9JACKSONVILLE INTLNAVY JACKSONVILLEALCRN STAR-
ALCRN STAR127.0JACKSONVILLE INTLNAVY JACKSONVILLEALCRN STAR-
APCH/P127.775JACKSONVILLE INTLNAVY JACKSONVILLEAPCH/P-
APCH/P DEP/PXXX.XXXJACKSONVILLE INTLNAVY JACKSONVILLEAPCH/P DEP/P-
APCH/P DEP/PXXX.XXXJACKSONVILLE INTLNAVY JACKSONVILLEAPCH/P DEP/P-
ATCOMXXX.XXXJACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD)NAVY JACKSONVILLEATCOM24 HRS. SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENT ARPT IN
ATISXXX.XXXJACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD)NAVY JACKSONVILLEATIS24 HRS. SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENT ARPT IN
ATISXXX.XXXJACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD)NAVY JACKSONVILLEATIS24 HRS. SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENT ARPT IN
CD/PXXX.XXXJACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD)NAVY JACKSONVILLECD/P24 HRS. SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENT ARPT IN
CTAFXXX.XXXJACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD)-CTAF-
EMERGXXX.XXXJACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD)NAVY JACKSONVILLEEMERG24 HRS. SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENT ARPT IN
EMERGXXX.XXXJACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD)NAVY JACKSONVILLEEMERG24 HRS. SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENT ARPT IN
GND/PXXX.XXXJACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD)NAVY JACKSONVILLEGND/P24 HRS. SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENT ARPT IN
GND/PXXX.XXXJACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD)NAVY JACKSONVILLEGND/P24 HRS. SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENT ARPT IN
LCL/PXXX.XXXJACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD)NAVY JACKSONVILLELCL/P24 HRS. SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENT ARPT IN
LCL/PXXX.XXXJACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD)NAVY JACKSONVILLELCL/P24 HRS. SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENT ARPT IN
LCL/SXXX.XXXJACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD)NAVY JACKSONVILLELCL/S24 HRS. SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENT ARPT IN
NIP AWOS-3XXX.XXX--NIP AWOS-3-
NIP TACANXXX.XXXJACKSONVILLE-NIP TACAN-
PMSV METROXXX.XXXJACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD)NAVY JACKSONVILLEPMSV METRO24 HRS. SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENT ARPT IN
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Airport Remarks

  • JASU: 1(NCPP-105) 2(NC-8)
  • FLUID: LOCAL SQUADRONS CTC CRYOGENIC PLANT FOR LOX SVC, DSN 942-3818, C904-542-3818, 1200-2030Z++ MON-FRI. LOX SERVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT.
  • TRANS ALERT: LTD TRAN MAINT, SVC AND SPACE. ACFT STAIRS AVBL 1230-0300Z++ DLY WITH 24 HR NTC.
  • RSTD: TRAN JET ACFT VFR TGL NA WO CRS RULES BRF. ALL ACFT CTC FLT PLNG 310.2, 134.775 15 MIN PRIOR TO LDG.
  • CAUTION: EXER EXTREME VIGILANCE DUR IFR APCH RWY 10 IN VMC DUE TO GENERAL AVIATION ACFT VICINITY CECIL FLD.
  • CAUTION: UNSHIELDED LGT AT BALLFIELD NIP 216/2.4 NM ON RWY 10 APCH.
  • 48 HR PPR NTC REQ EXC AIREVAC, JOSAC, NALO, AND LIFEFLTS, CTC BASEOPS DSN 942-5211, C904-542-2511. BOQ DSN 942-3138/3427/3139.
  • NS ABTMT: STOP LDG ONLY MON-SAT BTN 0300-1300Z++ & SUN BTN 0300-1700Z++.
  • CSTMS/AG/IMG: ACFT RQR INSPECTION CTC AFLD MGR DSN 942-3176, C904-542-3176 AT LEAST 48 HRS PRIOR TO ARR TO COORD INSPECTION SETUP.
  • MISC: VIP ACFT CTC BASE OPS PRIOR LDG.
  • CAUTION: TO PRECLUDE TAIL HOOK SKIP DURG A-GEAR ENGAGEMENT, AVOID RWY 10/28 CNTRLN LGTS LCTD 24 INCHES SOUTH OF RWY CNTRLN. MAX SAFE OFF-CNTR ARRESTMENT 40 FT.
  • RSTD: AFLD CLSD 2ND WED OF EV MONTH FOR AFLD MAINT FR 1200-1600Z++.
  • RSTD: PPR FOR ALL TRAN ACFT EXC AIREVAC AND LIFEFLTS, CTC AFLD MGR 48 HR PRIOR TO ARR FOR PPR NR. PPR & CALP REQ WILL CALL DSN 942-3176, C904-542-3176. BOQ DSN 942-3138/3427/3139.
  • MISC: CTC NAVAL ATLANTIC MET FAC JACKSONVILLE FOR WX ADVSY OR WX FCST DSN 942-2541, C904-542-2541.
  • CAUTION: MAT AREAS N OF RWY 10/28 NOT AUTHORIZED FOR ACFT USE.
  • CAUTION: EXTREME BIRD HAZ DUR SUMMER MONTHS. CTC TWR FOR CURRENT BASH COND.
  • CAUTION: SKYDIVING AND GLIDER OPERATIONS , SFC TO 10,000 FT, 7 MILES, IN VICINITY OF HERLONG ARPT, BTN SR & SS.
  • MISC: AIRCREWS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ON/OFF BASE TRANSPORTATION. AIRCREWS COORDINATE FOR CLASSIFIED MATERIAL STORGE WITH NCTAMSLANT AT DSN 942-3777 24 HR NTC.
  • MISC: WX FCST SVC AVBL 0900-0100Z++ MON-FRI. ALL OTHER HOURS WX OBSERVER ONLY. CTC FWC-N AVN CP JAX AT DSN 942-2535 C904-542-2535. CTC NAVAL AVAITION FCST CNTR FOR WX ADVSY OR WX FCST DSN 564-2594, C757-444-2594 DURING OTHER HRS.
  • JASU -1(NC-10) 1 (MSU-200NAVIA/U47A-5(HUFFER) QLFD AIRCREW RQRD.
  • AMC TRML-HRS 1230-0300++ MON-FRI.
  • A-GEAR: RWY 10-28 A-G RIGGED UPON REQ 15 MIN NTC FOR ARRESTMENT ON RWY 10-28.
  • ACTIVATE-ALSF-1 RWY 10; SALSF RWY 28; PAPI RWY 10 & 28; HIRL RWY 10/28 - 134.775.
  • TRAN JET ACFT EXP RGT TFC RWY 10.
  • OPR 1200-0400Z (DT 1100-0300) DLY. CLSD FEDERAL HOLS; OT BY NOTAM.
  • HOOK E28(B) (2190 FT)
  • HOOK E28(B) 1229 FT)
  • HOOK E28(B) (1995 FT)
  • J5 FUELS DIV DSN 942-3906, C 904-542-3906
  • FOR ACFT OPR IAW NASJAXINST 3710.1.
  • OLS & WAVE-OFF
  • OPTICAL LANDING SYSTEM (OLS) & WAVE-OFF
  • OPTICAL LANDING SYSTEM (OLS) & WAVE-OFF

IFR Procedures

4 STARs

ALCRN1HOTAR1POGIE2QUBEN2
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KNIP Operational Overview

Location & Facility

JACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD) (KNIP) is a military airport restricted to private use located in JACKSONVILLE, Florida, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 22.5 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 30.2337°N, 81.6761°W.

Runways

JACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD) has 2 runways. The longest runway (10/28) measures 9,003 feet by 200 feet with a asph surface. Other runways include 14/32 (5,978 ft, ASPH).

Communications & Operations

JACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD) is a towered airport. ATIS is available on 124.35 MHz. A total of 20 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Services & Fuel

JACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD) offers J5 fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Instrument Procedures

JACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD) has 4 published instrument flight procedures, and 4 STARs (Standard Terminal Arrival Routes). These procedures are updated on the 28-day AIRAC cycle. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view full procedure charts with waypoint maps and altitude profiles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KNIP?

KNIP is the ICAO identifier for JACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD), a private-use airport — permission from the owner is required before landing, located in JACKSONVILLE, Florida, United States.

How many runways does JACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD) have?

JACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD) (KNIP) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KNIP?

The field elevation of JACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD) is 22.5 feet above mean sea level (MSL). The FAA publishes this figure as ESTIMATED, not surveyed — use the current Chart Supplement for a survey-grade elevation.

Is fuel available at KNIP?

Yes, JACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD) offers J5 fuel.

What is the longest runway at KNIP?

The longest runway at JACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD) is 9,003 feet long.

How do I access complete data for KNIP?

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Where is JACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD) located?

JACKSONVILLE NAS (TOWERS FLD) (KNIP) is located in JACKSONVILLE, Florida, United States, at an elevation of 22.5 ft MSL.

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Source: FAA NASR (National Airspace System Resource) 28-Day Subscription· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Aug 6, 10:03 AM UTC
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