Airport
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is the main gateway to Jackson and central Mississippi, serving downtown Jackson and nearby communities such as Pearl, Flowood, Ridgeland, and Madison. Compare transfer options to the city center and surrounding areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is the main commercial airport serving Jackson and central Mississippi. Opened in 1963 to replace Hawkins Field, the airport was renamed in 2005 in honor of Mississippi civil rights leader Medgar Wiley Evers and remains a key gateway to the capital city and surrounding region.
Located about 6 miles east of downtown Jackson, the airport operates from a single main passenger terminal with East and West Concourses. It offers nonstop service to major U.S. hubs including Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and Washington, connecting travelers to destinations across the country.
Ground transportation at JAN includes taxis, ride-hailing services, rental cars, and private transfers, with road access to downtown Jackson and nearby communities such as Pearl, Flowood, Ridgeland, and Madison.
Passengers at JAN can use amenities such as free Wi-Fi, dining, shopping, charging points, local art displays, and the Medgar Wiley Evers Pavilion. Its compact layout and central location make it a convenient entry point for business and leisure travel in Mississippi.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport operates a single main passenger terminal with East and West Concourses. The East Concourse includes gates 1–4 and the West Concourse includes gates 15–19, with airline ticket counters in the central terminal area.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to downtown Jackson hotels, business locations, and communities such as Pearl, Flowood, Ridgeland, and Madison.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from JAN to meetings, events, or destinations around Jackson and central Mississippi.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport for independent travel around Jackson and onward trips across Mississippi.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between JAN, Jackson hotels, event venues, and destinations across the region.
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