Is there a ground stop at Jacksonville (JAX) right now?

No. As of Oct 15, 06:25 UTC there is no ground stop at JAX. This page updates every minute.

How often does JAX have ground stops?

GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at JAX in the last 90 days, while 790 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.

What causes ground stops at JAX?

Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.

Which air traffic control center handles JAX?

JAX is in the airspace of Jacksonville Center (ZJX), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.

Is weather affecting JAX right now?

There are no weather alerts for the JAX area. Current conditions are VFR (wind calm · vis 10+ mi · no ceiling).

Which airports are near Jacksonville (JAX)?

The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Daytona Beach (DAB, 98 mi), Savannah/Hilton Head (SAV, 116 mi), Orlando (MCO, 144 mi) and Melbourne Orlando (MLB, 177 mi). In the last 90 days SAV had 1 ground stop, MCO had 32 ground stops, TPA had 15 ground stops.

What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?

A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

Jacksonville (JAX) delays and ground stop status

Jacksonville, FL · in Jacksonville Center (ZJX) airspace

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There is no ground stop at JAX as of Oct 15, 06:25 UTC.

Jacksonville (JAX, ICAO KJAX) serves Jacksonville, FL and sits in Jacksonville Center (ZJX) airspace. Local time there is Thu, 2:42 AM EDT. GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at JAX in the last 90 days, while 790 ground stops were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide, which puts JAX among the quieter airports. Nearby, SAV had 1, MCO had 32 and TPA had 15.

No ground stop at JAX right now

No ground stops, delay programs or reported delays. Updated Oct 15, 06:25 UTC.

Weather nowVFRWind calm · Vis 10+ mi · No ceiling

Delay outlook · 12 hLow

Low clouds or fog forecast 4:00 AM EDT–8:00 AM EDT could cause minor morning delays, though overall outlook is low

Very low clouds or fog forecast 4:00 AM EDT–8:00 AM EDT

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Weather at JAX

Current conditions and weather alerts

VFRgood conditions

Wind calm · Vis 10+ mi · No ceiling

METAR KJAX 150556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP186 T01940183 10233 20194 55004

Observed Oct 15, 05:56 UTC (KJAX)

No weather alerts for this airport's area.

Full forecast at weather.gov

Weather briefing

Clear now, fog likely early morning until about 10 AM

Delays possible

Now: Clear skies, calm winds, and excellent visibility at the airport right now.

Later: Fog and low clouds are likely from around 2 AM to 10 AM, with the worst visibility between 4 AM and 8 AM. Conditions should clear by mid-morning with light easterly winds, and skies stay mostly fair through the evening.

Dense fog between about 4 AM and 8 AM could cause delays
Flights may be slowed until fog lifts after about 10 AM

AI-written · may contain mistakes. Written from the latest METAR, TAF and weather alerts. Not for flight planning.

Forecast for JAX

Model forecast in local time (EDT). For official aviation forecasts, see the TAF.

Next 24 hours

Now71°213%
3 AM71°114%
4 AM71°119%
5 AM71°015%
6 AM70°015%
7 AM70°1G1119%
8 AM71°015%
9 AM75°110%
10 AM80°25%
11 AM84°22%
12 PM87°31%
1 PM89°31%
2 PM90°4G131%
3 PM89°5G131%
4 PM88°7G131%
5 PM85°8G141%
6 PM81°72%
7 PM77°6G124%
8 PM76°5G125%
9 PM75°4G126%
10 PM74°4G117%
11 PM73°4G108%
12 AM73°39%
1 AM72°29%

Wind in knots (arrow shows where it blows) · chance of rain or snow

TodaySunny · wind to 8 kt70° / 90°
FriSunny · wind to 5 kt69° / 91°
SatOvercast · wind to 10 kt65° / 76°

Sunrise 7:29 AM Sunset 6:55 PM

TAF summary

Terminal forecast for JAX, valid 15/0600Z to 16/0600Z (UTC)

15/0600Z–1400Z
calm · 3 mi · FEW 300 · mist
MVFR
15/0800Z–1200Z · Temporarily
0.5 mi · BKN 200 · fog
LIFR
15/1400Z–0100Z · From
09005KT · 6+ mi · FEW 25,000
VFR
16/0100Z–0600Z · From
VRB02KT · 6+ mi · FEW 25,000
VFR

Decoded table and raw TAF

JAX history, forecast and airspace

Ground stops at JAX

Recorded by GroundStop.app, last 90 days

Last 30 days: 0
Last 90 days: 0
Average length: —
Longest: —

Forecast for JAX (TAF)

Issued 15/0520Z · valid 15/0600Z to 16/0600Z · times are UTC (Z)

When	Change	Category	Wind	Visibility	Clouds	Weather
15/0600Z–1400Z	Base	MVFR	calm	3 mi	FEW 300	mist
15/0800Z–1200Z	Temporarily	LIFR	—	0.5 mi	BKN 200	fog
15/1400Z–0100Z	From	VFR	09005KT	6+ mi	FEW 25,000	—
16/0100Z–0600Z	From	VFR	VRB02KT	6+ mi	FEW 25,000	—

TAF KJAX 150520Z 1506/1606 00000KT 3SM BR FEW003 TEMPO 1508/1512 1/2SM FG BKN002 FM151400 09005KT P6SM FEW250 FM160100 VRB02KT P6SM FEW250

White outline: Jacksonville Center. Open the live map

Other airports in Jacksonville Center

CAEColumbia Metropolitan CHSCharleston DABDaytona Beach ECPNorthwest Florida Beaches MYRMyrtle Beach PNSPensacola SAVSavannah/Hilton Head TPATampa

About Jacksonville

JAX at a glance

IATA / FAA code: JAX
ICAO code: KJAX
Location: Jacksonville, FL, United States
Coordinates: 30.4941° N, 81.6879° W
Time zone: America/New_York · now Thu, 2:42 AM EDT
ATC center (ARTCC): Jacksonville Center (ZJX)
Ground stops, last 90 days: 0

Airports near JAX

Straight-line distance from JAX

DAB Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
98 mi
158 km
SAV Savannah/Hilton Head
Savannah, GA · live ground stop status · 1 ground stop in 90 days
116 mi
187 km
MCO Orlando
Orlando, FL · live ground stop status · 32 ground stops in 90 days
144 mi
232 km
MLB Melbourne Orlando
Melbourne, FL · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
177 mi
284 km
TPA Tampa
Tampa, FL · live ground stop status · 15 ground stops in 90 days
181 mi
292 km
CHS Charleston
Charleston, SC · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
192 mi
309 km

JAX ground stop FAQ

Is there a ground stop at Jacksonville (JAX) right now?: No. As of Oct 15, 06:25 UTC there is no ground stop at JAX. This page updates every minute.
How often does JAX have ground stops?: GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at JAX in the last 90 days, while 790 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.
What causes ground stops at JAX?: Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.
Which air traffic control center handles JAX?: JAX is in the airspace of Jacksonville Center (ZJX), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
Is weather affecting JAX right now?: There are no weather alerts for the JAX area. Current conditions are VFR (wind calm · vis 10+ mi · no ceiling).
Which airports are near Jacksonville (JAX)?: The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Daytona Beach (DAB, 98 mi), Savannah/Hilton Head (SAV, 116 mi), Orlando (MCO, 144 mi) and Melbourne Orlando (MLB, 177 mi). In the last 90 days SAV had 1 ground stop, MCO had 32 ground stops, TPA had 15 ground stops.
What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?: A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

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