Jackson Hole Airport

What Jackson Hole Airport does

Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) is a public commercial airport operated by the Jackson Hole Airport Board, a government special district entity governed by a board jointly appointed by the Town of Jackson and Teton County. Located entirely within Grand Teton National Park in Jackson, Wyoming — making it the only commercial airport in the United States situated within a National Park — JAC serves as the sole air gateway to the Jackson Hole resort region and Grand Teton National Park. The facility supports regional jet operations at a 6,451-foot runway elevation with purpose-built safety infrastructure including a Runway Centerline Lighting System, dual-aircraft deicing pads with glycol recovery, a 950-foot paved runway safety area, and a stormwater filtration system designed for 100-year storm events. Four major U.S. carriers (Alaska, American, Delta, United) provide year-round commercial service, with Sun Country Airlines offering summer-only service to Minneapolis.

JAC generates revenue through multiple transaction-fee streams: airline landing fees, parking operations with peak-period dynamic pricing (long-term up to $25/24hr, short-term up to $100/24hr), rental car concessions from four onsite operators (Avis/Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National) and two offsite operators (Dollar, Thrifty), plus food and beverage concessions operated by Fine Dining Restaurant Group (Bar Osta, Cafe Bistro, Bodega Gourmet Market) and retail concessions including the Grand Teton National Park Book Shop. General aviation is served through wholly-owned subsidiary Jackson Hole Flight Services (FBO). The airport employs 110+ staff across full-time, part-time, and seasonal roles.

The airport's competitive positioning rests on its irreplaceable location within a national park and a sustainability-first operating philosophy that produced the world's first Dark Sky Certified airport status (April 2025), LEED Silver terminal certification, and consecutive GreenFleet designations (2017-2024). Operational technology includes the Fly Quiet Program (quarterly noise monitoring and operator scoring) and AirBadge security compliance automation. No private equity or parent-company relationship exists — JAC operates as an independent public infrastructure asset with leadership transitions planned, including CEO Jim Elwood's announced retirement in July 2026 after four decades in public aviation.

Name

Jackson Hole Airport

Legal name

Jackson Hole Airport Board

Website

https://jacksonholeairport.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) is a public commercial airport located entirely within Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, serving as the sole air gateway for leisure tourists, skiers, and general aviation visitors to the Jackson Hole region through year-round service from four major U.S. airlines and diversified parking, rental car, F&B, and FBO concession revenues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

Keywords

• Commercial airport services
• Passenger terminal operations
• Rental car concessions
• Airport parking services
• Ground transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Landing Fees: Fees charged to commercial and general aviation aircraft for landing at the airport
2. Parking Operations: Revenue from short-term and long-term parking facilities with peak period dynamic pricing
3. Rental Car Concessions: Onsite rental car companies (Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National) and offsite companies (Dollar, Thrifty) operating from airport with shuttle service
4. Food & Beverage Concessions: Restaurant and bar operations including Bar Osta, Cafe Bistro, and Bodega Gourmet Market operated by Fine Dining Restaurant Group
5. Retail Concessions: Gift shops including Grand Teton National Park Book Shop and Bodega Gourmet Market

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) is a single-terminal commercial airport providing passenger terminal services including check-in, TSA security screening, baggage claim, parking (short- and long-term), rental car and ground transportation access, and on-site dining and retail. The airport also operates Jackson Hole Flight Services, an FBO for general aviation, and offers ancillary services such as bear spray rentals, free Wi-Fi, and accessibility amenities for travelers visiting Grand Teton National Park.

Product overview

Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) is a single-terminal commercial airport offering comprehensive passenger services including arrivals/departures, parking, rental cars, ground transportation, dining, and retail. The airport is unique as the only commercial airport in the US located within a National Park (Grand Teton). Services include TSA security screening, free Wi-Fi via Silverstar, FBO services for general aviation through Jackson Hole Flight Services, and specialized offerings like bear spray rentals and an art collection. The terminal was recently renovated (2022-2023) with new restaurant and gate areas. Ground transportation includes multiple taxi services, rideshare (Uber/Lyft), shuttles, and the airport's own TaxiPool program. Four onsite rental car companies and two offsite companies with shuttles serve the airport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airport Terminal Services Core passenger terminal facilities offering arrivals/departures, TSA screening, baggage claim, ticketing, and passenger amenities within a renovated terminal building for travelers using Jackson Hole Airport.
• Parking Services Short-term and long-term parking including main lot, overflow lot, cell phone waiting lot, and disabled parking, with mobile payment option via QR code on entry ticket. Available to all airport travelers.
• Rental Car Services Rental car concession service featuring four onsite companies (Avis & Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National) and two offsite companies (Dollar, Thrifty) with complimentary shuttle service for arriving passengers.
• Ground Transportation Services Multiple transportation options including hotel shuttles, taxis, executive car services, and rideshare (Uber/Lyft), plus the airport's TaxiPool ridesharing program offering $10 fare discount for travelers.
• TSA & Security Services Federal Transportation Security Administration checkpoint with PreCheck enrollment events, passenger support specialists, and REAL ID compliance for departing passengers.
• Jackson Hole Flight Services (FBO) Fixed Base Operator services for general aviation including fueling, hangar, ground handling, and aircraft services for private aircraft operators, charter services, and flight training operations.
• Dining & Retail Concessions Food and beverage offerings including Bar Osta (full-service Italian restaurant), Cafe Bistro (espresso/smoothies), and Bodega Gourmet Market (grab-and-go, snacks, gifts), plus Grand Teton National Park Book Shop for travelers.

Quantifiable outcome

• First airport in the world to achieve DarkSky Certified status
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Yellowstone-Teton Clean CitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Organization recognizing airport's GreenFleet designation for alternative fuel vehicle purchases; Airport Director Jim Elwood spoke at Sustainability Series
• The Good Traveler ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Nonprofit program allowing travelers to offset carbon emissions through certified offset projects such as restoring wetlands and growing forests
• Lower Valley EnergycoreOthersEnergy provider supplying 100% GreenPower renewable electricity to the airport operations
• DarkSky InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertifying organization for International Dark Sky Place designation - first airport in the world to achieve this status
• Riverwind FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party certification organization for Business Emerald Sustainability Tier (BEST) program
• U.S. Green Building CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization that awarded LEED Silver Certification for Terminal Building Expansion
• Fine Dining Restaurant GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConcession operator providing Bar Osta, Cafe Bistro, and Bodega Gourmet Market inside the terminal
• Avis & BudgetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnsite rental car company with counters in airport terminal
• EnterprisecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnsite rental car company with counters in airport terminal
• HertzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnsite rental car company with counters in airport terminal
• NationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnsite rental car company with counters in airport terminal
• DollarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffsite rental car company with complimentary shuttle service from airport
• ThriftyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffsite rental car company with complimentary shuttle service from airport
• START BuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal public transportation provider offering airport shuttle service for travelers getting around Jackson Hole
• Salt Lake City ExpressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGround transportation provider offering service between Jackson Hole and Salt Lake City with advance reservations required
• IDEMIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationTSA PreCheck authorized enrollment provider conducting enrollment events at the airport
• SilverstarcoreTechnology or IntegrationFree Wi-Fi provider throughout the airport terminal
• Bear Aware Bear Spray RentalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeasonal bear spray rental kiosk in baggage claim building (June-October) with 24-hour return drop box
• Grand Teton National ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperating agreement partner - airport is located entirely within Grand Teton National Park boundaries
• Teton CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint appointment of Airport Board members with Town of Jackson
• Town of JacksoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint appointment of Airport Board members with Teton County
• AirBadgecoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurity badging compliance automation software for badge applications, renewals, and tracking

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Million Air: Premium FBO chain with mountain/resort focus; relevant comparison for JAC's wholly-owned FBO services serving private aviation at a high-end leisure destination.
• Signature Flight Support: Global FBO network providing fixed-base operator services at airports nationwide. Comparable to Jackson Hole Flight Services for the general aviation piece of JAC's business.
• Atlantic Aviation: One of the largest U.S. FBO chains. Directly comparable to JAC's wholly-owned FBO subsidiary (Jackson Hole Flight Services) for general aviation services.

Direct peers

• Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE): Vail Valley's commercial airport serving a high-end mountain resort with similar leisure/ski seasonality, single-runway constraints, and high elevation. Closest peer in scale, customer mix, and operational challenges.
• Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE): Aspen's commercial airport serving an ultra-premium mountain resort; comparable in serving high-end leisure travelers and general aviation, with strong noise/community constraints similar to JAC's Fly Quiet Program.
• Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN): Sun Valley's regional airport; small mountain resort airport with similar ski/leisure seasonality, single-runway operations, and noise/community sensitivity.
• Yellowstone Airport (WYS): West Yellowstone's gateway airport; comparable small commercial airport primarily serving national-park leisure travelers with strong seasonality.
• Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN): Gateway to Yellowstone and Big Sky; comparable leisure/park-driven traffic, multi-airline service, and ski + summer seasonality. Operates at larger scale but similar demand drivers.
• Telluride Regional Airport (TEX): Telluride's challenging high-elevation mountain airport; one of the most operationally comparable peers in terms of weather, terrain, and resort-leisure traffic profile.

Regional players

• Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD): Wyoming regional airport serving Cody and the east entrance to Yellowstone; same state/region with overlapping national-park leisure demand and small-airport scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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