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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Jacksonville Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit.  Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

Free WiFi access so I can upload this message and surf the net all night til I fall asleep.  – Marky Mark

JAX Airport Overview

Jacksonville Airport Guide
(Photo courtesy of a SleepingInAirports contributor / December 2019)

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Jacksonville International Airport.

What to expect

Jacksonville Airport (code: JAX) has a bright, modern terminal with two concourses (A and C). Plenty of eateries and shops exist in both concourses and the pre-security terminal area. Except for a bar and Starbucks, most of these services close by 9:00 PM, so plan accordingly. WiFi is available, and there are plenty of outlets throughout the airport for charging mobile devices. Additional comfort can be found through fee-based access to the airport’s first-class lounge.

Sleeping in Jacksonville Airport

After security checkpoints close for the night, all passengers are restricted to the landside areas, and security must be re-cleared the next day when the checkpoints open. Airport staff and security are generally accommodating to overnight sleepers. Plenty of padded, armrest-free benches and cushioned chairs are in the main lobby and food court areas. Consider bringing eyeshades, earplugs/noise-cancelling headphones and a travel mat/sleeping bag to improve your chances of a decent sleep. For uninterrupted sleep, there is a hotel at the airport and others within a quick shuttle ride. See Airport Hotels below

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Airport Hours

The terminal is open 24 hours a day.

The TSA Security Checkpoint typically opens at 4:30 AM and closes after the last departing flight. Checkpoint hours may vary slightly depending on the flight schedule.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

On the landside courtyard, there are approximately 18 wooden rocking chairs. These are standard upright chairs and may be comfortable for short rests, but they are not designed for sleeping.

Take precautions when resting in public areas. Keep valuables secured and bags locked, as you would anywhere else overnight.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Jacksonville Airport that provide free airport shuttles:

Hotel at the Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Airport (0.3 mi) Mid-range hotel located on airport property.

Hotels Near the Airport

Airport Shuttle: Most nearby airport hotels offer airport shuttle service. Check with your hotel for pick-up instructions and schedules.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.

  • The Club JAX – Location: Concourse A, Airside, near Gate A1. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.

Airline Lounges (members only)

  • Delta Sky Club – Location: Airside, Concourse A, immediately after Chili’s Restaurant and the Day Spa. Hours: 4:15 AM – 7:45 PM (Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri) • 4:15 AM – 6:45 PM (Tues, Wed, Sat). Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Lounge membership program (Delta Sky Club • Elite access: Delta One, SkyTeam Elite Plus, select tiers • Credit cards: AmEx Platinum/Centurion, Delta Reserve, etc.

Drinking Water

Drinking fountains and bottle-filling stations are located near most restroom areas throughout the terminal.

Food & Drinks

There are no 24-hour dining options. Most food outlets close in the evening after the last scheduled departures. Here are the food options:

  • Landside: Sam Snead’s • Starbucks
  • Airside: Auntie Anne’s Pretzels • Chilli’s Too • Ciao Gourmet Market • Firehouse Subs • PGA Tour Grill • Sbarro • Shula Burger • Starbucks (x2) • The Local • Vino Volo

Luggage Storage & Lockers

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Mobile Charging

Power outlets and USB charging ports are available in the upper-level landside seating area, near the food court, and throughout seating areas in both departure concourses.

Showers

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WiFi / Internet

Free WiFi is available at Jacksonville Airport. Connect to the “JAX-Free-Wifi” network.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

  • Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
  • Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
  • Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
  • Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available throughout the terminal, including landside (pre-security courtyard), airside, and in the Baggage Claim area. Fees may apply. Check with your bank regarding international transaction fees and daily withdrawal limits before travelling.
Baby Care Facilities – A lactation suite is available airside near the food court, offering a private space for nursing parents.
Baggage Carts – Smarte Carte luggage carts are available in the Baggage Claim area and in the hourly and daily parking garages. Fees apply.
Business Center – A meeting room is available for rent. It includes executive seating, a board-style table, internet access, and video/teleconferencing capabilities.
Information Desk – Volunteer “Ambassadors” staff an information desk in the pre-security courtyard (just after Check-In) daily from 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM. An additional Ambassador podium is typically staffed airside near the central food court between concourses. A Welcome Center is also located in the Baggage Claim area and operates approximately 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Meditation Room – A quiet Meditation Room is located landside between the ticketing area and the pre-security courtyard.
Shopping – There is no Duty-Free shopping. A small selection of retail and gift shops is available. Best Buy and Benefits Cosmetics operate 24-hour kiosks. Most other shops close by 9:00 PM.
Spa – Comfort Zone Spa has locations both landside and airside.

Things to do & see

  • Art in the Airport – Art displays can be found landside, airside, and in the Baggage Claim area. The Haskell Art Gallery is located airside in the central courtyard.
  • Live Music – Live music performances are held regularly, typically in the central courtyard area. Schedules vary. Performers are local musicians volunteering their time, and performances often take place during daytime hours.
Airlines
Jacksonville Airport is served by the following airlines: Allegiant Air • American Airlines • Breeze Airways • Delta Air Lines • Frontier • JetBlue Airways • Sun Country • Southwest Airlines • United Airlines.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Car Rentals

The following on-site car rental agencies are located near the baggage claim area: Alamo/National • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise • Hertz • Thrifty.

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Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Taxis and Shuttles

Taxis and shared-ride shuttles are available outside the baggage claim area on a 24-hour basis. All taxis are metered, and no reservations are required. For safety reasons, do not accept rides from solicitors inside the airport. Rides can be arranged at the Taxi, Limousine and Shared-Ride Booths at the curb outside the baggage claim area.

Last updated: 2026-02-25

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning.  All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice.   The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or  write a review.

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