Jackson Municipal Airport Authority

What Jackson Municipal Airport Authority does

Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) is a government municipal airport authority and political subdivision of the City of Jackson, Mississippi, that owns and operates two airports: Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Hawkins Field Airport (HKS). JAN is Mississippi's busiest airport, spanning over 3,000 acres and serving nearly 1.3 million passengers annually with 9 nonstop destinations (Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, Charlotte, Houston, Washington Reagan, Nashville) and up to 27 peak daily one-stop connections to six continents. HKS, originally opened in 1928, is a general aviation facility hosting PHI Air Medical, Pafford EMS, the Mississippi Army National Guard 185th Aviation Brigade, and Skyport Aviation (a new FBO launched in 2025).

The Authority generates revenue across two primary streams: aviation revenues (landing fees, terminal rents, and aeronautical charges from airline operators Delta, American, Southwest, and United) and non-aviation revenues (parking across four tiers priced $13–$19/day, concessions including Samuel Adams Brewhouse and Riverbanks Bar & Grill, rental car commissions from nine on-airport operators, and ground transportation fees). Secondary revenue streams include badging and credentialing fees ($25 initial plus $46 fingerprinting), CBE program participation fees, and employee parking hangtags. Underlying technology is conventional airport infrastructure—FIDS, baggage handling, TSA screening infrastructure, HVAC systems, elevator/escalator networks, ADA-compliant shuttle buses, and free public Wi-Fi (iFlyJAN_WiFi)—with no proprietary software or AI components disclosed. JMAA reported FY2025 operating revenues of $25.3 million (+3% YoY) and invested approximately $30.2 million in capital improvements during the year. The Authority generates nearly $2 billion in annual economic impact for the State of Mississippi and serves commercial passengers, general aviation users, federal/military partners, tenants/concessionaires, and community/education audiences through programs including JET-A (aviation academy with ~60 students in 2025), TourJAN, and the NAVIGATOR volunteer program.

Name

Jackson Municipal Airport Authority

Legal name

Jackson Municipal Airport Authority

Website

https://jmaa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) operates Mississippi's busiest airport system—Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) and Hawkins Field (HKS)—serving nearly 1.3 million passengers annually through commercial airlines, general aviation, military, and emergency medical operations, with FY2025 operating revenues of $25.3 million.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations and Aviation Infrastructure

NAICS

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

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH), Air Medical Transport (Helicopter/Fixed-Wing) (HLAFANAD)

Keywords

• Airport operations
• Aviation infrastructure
• Commercial air travel
• General aviation services
• Airport ground transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Aviation Revenues: Landing fees, terminal rents, and other aeronautical charges from airline operations. In FY2025, aviation revenues increased 4.9%.
2. Non-Aviation Revenues: Parking, concessions, rental car commissions, and ground transportation fees. In FY2025, non-aviation revenues grew 3.1%, primarily driven by parking revenue increases.
3. Rental Car Commissions: On-airport rental car companies (Avis, Enterprise, Budget, National, Hertz, Alamo, Dollar, Thrifty, Payless) pay commissions to operate at JAN.
4. Badging and Credentialing Fees: Fees charged to airport employees, tenants, and contractors for identification badges and security credentials. Initial badge $25 plus STA fee.
5. Ground Transportation Fees: Fees from taxi, limousine, shuttle, and rideshare services operating at the airport.
6. Community Business Engagement Program Fees: CBE participation fees from contractors and vendors participating in DOT/FAA-funded procurement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) operates and manages two airports in Jackson, Mississippi: Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN), the state's busiest commercial airport serving approximately 1.29 million passengers annually with nonstop service to major U.S. hubs, and Hawkins Field Airport (HKS), a general aviation facility. The Authority provides commercial aviation infrastructure, passenger and cargo terminal operations, parking and ground transportation, dining and retail concessions, security badging, Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) services, military aviation support, and community aviation education programs.

Product overview

Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) operates a dual-airport system consisting of Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN), Mississippi's busiest commercial airport serving approximately 1.29 million passengers annually, and Hawkins Field Airport (HKS), a general aviation facility. The Authority provides a comprehensive suite of airport services including multiple parking options, dining and retail concessions, aviation education through the JET-A Academy, community engagement via TourJAN and the NAVIGATOR volunteer program, security badging services, and cultural programming at the Medgar Wiley Evers Pavilion. The product portfolio is structured as a platform of core airport infrastructure (two airports) enhanced by modular services including ground transportation, concessions, educational programs, and community engagement initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JET-A (JMAA Education & Training Academy): An immersive, hands-on aviation camp designed to inspire, educate, and prepare the next generation of aviation professionals. Now in its sixth year, the JET-A program welcomes students for interactive workshops, flight simulations, airport operations tours, and STEM-based projects.

Products and services

• Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) Mississippi's busiest commercial airport serving the Capital region of Jackson with over 3,000 acres of property, handling approximately 1.29 million passengers annually. Provides nonstop flights to major U.S. hubs (Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, Charlotte, Houston, Washington D.C., Nashville) and serves as home to the Mississippi Air National Guard 172nd Airlift Wing. Operated by JMAA as a political subdivision of the City of Jackson.
• Hawkins Field Airport (HKS) Jackson's downtown general aviation destination serving up to 21,000 flight operations per year. Houses Mississippi Army National Guard 185th Aviation Brigade with Blackhawk helicopters, emergency medical air transporters PHI Air Medical and Pafford EMS, and Skyport Aviation FBO. Provides FBO services including terminal space, hangar facilities, fueling, and maintenance for private aircraft and corporate visitors.
• Airport Parking Services Multiple parking options at JAN including Garage Parking ($19/day, closest to terminal), Surface Lot ($17/day, direct terminal walk-in), Long-Term Economy Lot ($13/day with complimentary ADA-compliant shuttle bus every 15 minutes, 24/7), free Cell Phone Lot, and Hourly Parking at $5/hour. First 10 minutes free in all lots.
• Dining and Retail Concessions Food and beverage offerings at JAN including Samuel Adams Jackson Brewhouse (east concourse), Riverbanks Bar & Grill (west concourse with Southern-style cuisine), and Dunkin' (east concourse). Retail vendors include Hudson Avolta and Shoe Shine Doctor. Concessions generate non-aviation revenue for JMAA.
• JET-A (JMAA Education & Training Academy) An immersive, hands-on aviation camp in its sixth year welcoming approximately 60 students annually for interactive workshops, flight simulations, airport operations tours, and STEM-based projects. Designed to inspire and prepare the next generation of aviation professionals. Sponsored by Metro Booming Training Academy and Jackson Public Schools.
• TourJAN Community Tours Behind-the-scenes airport tours for organizations, schools, and community groups offering up-close views of airport operations, showcasing aviation career pathways and hands-on activities related to safety and security processes.
• NAVIGATOR Volunteer Program Volunteer program where participants provide exceptional customer service, assist travelers, and represent Mississippi hospitality. Navigators receive ongoing training and behind-the-scenes insight into airport operations.
• Badging and Credentials Services Security identification badge issuance and management for airport employees, tenants, and contractors requiring access credentials to perform duties on airport property. Initial badge $25 plus $8 STA fee plus $46 fingerprinting for unescorted access. Annual renewal $25 plus $3 STA renewal fee. Replacement: 1st $50, 2nd $100.
• Medgar Wiley Evers Pavilion Cultural exhibit at JAN honoring civil rights leader Medgar Wiley Evers, featuring interactive timelines, a documentary narrated by Julian Bond, exhibits on Mississippi trailblazers, and a meditation space titled 'Reconciliation: A Work in Progress.' Attracts visitors interested in civil rights history and Mississippi culture.
• Office of Community Business Engagement (CBE) Federally mandated program ensuring socially and economically disadvantaged firms have fair access to airport-related contracts. Includes Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification, vendor registration, and CBE participation goals for DOT/FAA-funded procurements at JAN and HKS.
• Free Public Wi-Fi (iFlyJAN_WiFi) Free Wi-Fi service operated by Wandering WiFi available throughout the main terminal area, restaurants, departure concourses, rental car check-in, and baggage claim at JAN. Access by connecting to the JAN Wi-Fi network.
• Skyport Aviation FBO at Hawkins Field Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) services at Hawkins Field Airport for business clients and private aircraft, including terminal space, hangar facilities, fueling, and maintenance services. Operated by Skyport Aviation with general manager Josh Speer.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served nearly 1.3 million passengers in 2024, surpassing pre-COVID numbers by over 20%
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025American Airlines offers nearly 90,000 seats during peak summer periods with up to 6 daily flights to Dallas-Fort Worth, 4 to Charlotte, and 1 to Washington Reagan National Airport.
• Southwest AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Southwest Airlines added Nashville service in April 2025, providing new nonstop destination and connections through that hub. One of 4 airports served by Southwest from JAN.
• United AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025United Airlines offers nearly 30,000 seats and 5 daily flights to Houston-Bush Intercontinental Airport with direct access to 6 continents.
• Skyport AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025New Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) at Hawkins Field providing terminal and hangar space, fueling, and maintenance services. Nationally experienced FBO bringing fuel discounts and increasing general aviation activity.
• Forvis Mazars, LLPcoreOthers · 1 January 2025Top 10 public accounting firm providing independent audit services. Has performed JMAA's audits for FY2023, FY2024, and FY2025, issuing clean audit opinions for three consecutive years.
• Delta Air LinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1929Delta Air Lines is Jackson's longest-serving airline partner since 1929. Operates up to 8 peak daily flights to Atlanta hub, providing access to nearly 1,000 daily flights to 5 continents. Accounted for nearly 100,000 seats departing JAN in summer 2025.
• Atlantic AviationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFixed-base operator providing aviation services at JAN airport location.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)coreOthersFederal regulatory agency overseeing aviation safety and airport operations. Provides BIL-ATP grants, PFC oversight, and annual airport inspections.
• Transportation Security Administration (TSA)coreOthersFederal agency responsible for airport security checkpoint operations. Operates TSA PreCheck program at JAN with dedicated security lanes.
• 172nd Air National Guard Airlift WingcoreOthersMississippi Air National Guard unit based at JAN providing military airlift capabilities and contributing to national defense mission.
• Mississippi Army National Guard 185th Aviation BrigadecoreOthersMississippi Army National Guard aviation unit based at Hawkins Field with Blackhawk helicopters supporting state and federal military missions.
• PHI Air MedicalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency medical air transport company based at HKS covering Mississippi and Eastern Louisiana, providing lifesaving transport to Jackson's premier hospitals.
• Pafford EMScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency medical air transport company based at HKS providing services to Mississippi and Eastern Louisiana including urgent care and specialty hospital transports.
• Metro Booming Training AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor for JMAA Education and Training Academy (JET-A) program supporting high school students' aviation career exploration.
• Jackson Public Schools (JPS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for JET-A program providing aviation education opportunities to high school students in the Jackson metropolitan area.
• Visit JacksonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJackson Convention & Visitors Bureau providing tourism information and promoting Jackson as a travel destination to airport visitors.
• Visit MississippiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState tourism organization promoting Mississippi travel and providing visitor information at JAN airport information center.
• Paul Jackson & Son, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMississippi-based contractor selected for elevator and escalator replacement project valued at $5,378,474, primarily funded by federal BIL-ATP grant.
• Johnson ControlsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor selected for HVAC system upgrades project at JAN. Phase I cost $9,539,876 to replace chillers and upgrade heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Atlantic Aviation: Operates the FBO at JAN and is a national network of FBOs serving business/general aviation. Listed as a tenant/partner of JMAA, providing analogous FBO services at Hawkins Field competitor Skyport Aviation.

Direct peers

• Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority: Operates Memphis International Airport (MEM), a comparable mid-size southern commercial airport with mixed passenger/cargo operations. Same municipal-authority governance model and similar FAA regulatory environment as JMAA.
• Huntsville International Airport: Operated by the Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority; a mid-size southern airport with international air cargo capability. Comparable in passenger scale and authority governance to JMAA.
• Shreveport Airport Authority: Operates Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV), a mid-size Louisiana airport authority. Similar passenger scale, southern geography, and limited nonstop route profile as JMAA.
• Mobile Airport Authority: Runs Mobile International Airport (BFM) and Mobile Downtown Airport, a multi-airport authority model closely mirroring JMAA's JAN + HKS structure in another mid-size Gulf South metro.
• Montgomery Regional Airport Authority: Operates Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM), a mid-size Alabama state-capital airport with comparable scale, route structure, and authority governance to JMAA.
• Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission: Oversees Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT), another southern state-capital commercial airport of similar passenger scale. Shares the small-state-capital market dynamic with JMAA.
• Birmingham Airport Authority: Runs Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), a mid-size southeastern commercial airport governed by a local authority. Closest analog in scale, route mix, and capital-region catchment to JMAA.
• Chattanooga Airport Authority: Runs Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA), a comparable mid-size southeastern airport authority. Overlapping customer base in regional business travel and similar federal grant dependency as JMAA.

Regional players

• Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport Authority: Operates Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT) within the same state as JMAA. Comparable mid-size Mississippi airport authority, though with a coastal tourism-skewed catchment versus JAN's capital-region base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JacksonAirports
• Facebookfacebook.com/FlyJacksonAirports
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jackson-municipal-airport-authority-ms
• Instagraminstagram.com/jacksonairports

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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