Runways Jacksonville

Florida Discount Car Rentals

runways — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:30:15 +0000

When traveling from anywhere in North Florida, you are going to need a car. Our area doesn’t have the city infrastructure you find in the Northern cities, so renting a car is essential.

Florida’s car rental agency is a local dealer we recommend, because they have a selection of used cars you can rent. From Thrify to Dollar, they shop around and find the lowest price on rentals.

For us it’s convenient because we live in Gainesville and we have to fly out of Jacksonville, Tampa, or Orlando and we’re often renting a car 1-way so that we don’t have to pay money to park our car at the airport which can cost upwards of $20/day.

Tampa TPA rental cars at airport are really convenient because you don’t have to go to a remote location to pickup and drop off your car. One time we were in Miami and had to return our car, and the car rental agency was basically in the ghetto which made it a pretty traumatic experience.

As far as the Tampa TAP area, there are some pretty good Tampa attractions if you’re coming into town. We recommend checking out Busch Gardens, they have some pretty cool airports.

Again, though, definitely shop around for rental cars, it can save you time and money.

Missing Gainesville Man Kills Himself at Jacksonville Airport

runways — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:53:52 +0000

A Gainesville man who had been missing for more than a week was found at the Jacksonville International Airport Friday morning minutes before he apparently shot and killed himself.

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A Silver Alert was issued last weekend for 66-year-old David Reiser. He had last been heard from at about 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 when he spoke to a friend via cell phone.

Alachua County Sheriffís Office spokesman Lt. Steve Maynard said Detective Sheryl

Strickland was notified on Thursday that Reiserís green van was found in a parking lot at the Jacksonville airport but there was no one inside the van.

Maynard said Strickland was at the airport on Friday morning planning to poll ticket agents and others at the airport to see if anyone could recall seeing Reiser, but first she decided to take another look at the van and was accompanied by officers from

Jacksonville area agencies when she approached it at about 10 a.m.

ìShe (Strickland) was able to look through the tinted windows and saw a man sleeping

in the back of the van,î Maynard said. ìShe tapped on the glass and spoke to him through the closed window when he woke up, but he did not appear to understand what she was saying. He reached for a handgun and pointed it toward the detective and she took cover.î

After hearing a single gunshot, Strickland and the other officers with her called for backup from a specialized team that carried a ballistic shield as they approached the van. Inside the officers found Rieser dead, apparently of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, Maynard said. Reiserís remains were taken to the medical examinerís office in Jacksonville for an autopsy.

The Jacksonville Sheriffís Office and Jacksonville Airport Authority are investigating the fatal shooting.

What Restaurants Can We Eat At Jacksonville International Airport (JIA)

runways — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:23:02 +0000

Restaurants

Business Name	Description/Location	Hours of Operation
Burger King	Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Home of the whopper, BK broiler, and great salads. Located pre-security.	6:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (daily)
Budweiser Stadium Club	Full service restaurant, credit cards accepted. Located on Concourse A.	10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (daily)
Cinnabon	World Famous Cinnabons, fresh chilled beverages, credit cards accepted. Located pre-security.	5:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (daily)
Chilli’s Too	Full service restaurant, credit cards accepted. Located post-security.	6:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (daily)
Frankly Gourmet	Oscar Mayer hot dogs, beverages. Located Concourse C.	5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (daily)
Miller Lite Cafe	Premium stock spirits, cold beer, sandwiches and snacks, credit cards accepted. Located Concourse C	9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (daily)
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs	Franks, snacks, beverages. Located pre-security.	6:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (daily)
On the Turn	Sandwiches, snacks, beverages. Located Concourse B.	6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (daily)
Sbarros the Italian Eatery	Pizza, pasta, salads, entrees, credit cards accepted.	10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (daily)
Sam Adams	Award winning micro-brew ales, full service restaurant, credit cards accepted. Located pre-security.	9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (daily)
Sam Snead’s	Full service restaurant, credit cards accepted. Located pre-security.	7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. (daily)
Starbucks Coffee	Gourmet coffee, pastry and gifts, chilled blended beverages, credit cards accepted. Located pre and post-security.	5:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (PRE); 5:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (POST)
Wolfgang Puck’s	Sandwiches, snacks, beverages. Located Concourse C.	6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (daily)
Quiznos	Bold, toasty, delicious sandwiches. Soups, salads, and cookies. Located post-security.	6:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Freshens	Ice cream, smoothies, soft serve ice cream. Located post-security.	6:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Jacksonville International Airport’s Lost & Found

runways — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:21:59 +0000

Lost & Found

1. If you lost an item on the aircraft or in the gate seating area, please contact the airline’s Lost & Found Department:

AirTran	800-965-2107 Ext. 1765
American	904-741-2487
Continental	800-335-BAGS
Delta	904-741-2649
ExpressJet	904-741-4206
Jetblue	904-741-6689
Northwest	904-741-6893
Southwest	904-741-2381
United	800-221-6903
USAirways	800-371-4771

2. If you lost an item at the security checkpoint, please call 904-380-4069.

3. If you lost an item in the terminal, please contact the JAA’s Lost & Found Office at (904) 741-2022. Office hours are Monday – Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.

Or send us an e-mail with:

your name and contact information, including phone number and address,
a detailed description of the missing item(s), including whether the item was in a box, bag or container,
the date and approximate location where the item(s) was lost, to lostandfound@jaa.aero.

We will contact you if the item has been turned in to our office.

Need Ground Transportation to and From Jacksonville International Airport (JIA) ?

runways — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:21:05 +0000

Ground Transportation

At JIA, all ground transportation services — including rental car agencies, taxi and limousine services - are located on the lower level of the terminal building adjacent to baggage claim.

On-Airport Car Rental

Company Name	Phone Number
Alamo/National Car Rental	(904) 741-4580
Avis Rent-A-Car	(904) 741-2327
Budget Rent-A-Car	(904) 741-9910 or (800) 527-0700
Dollar Rent-A-Car	(800) 800-4000
Enterprise Rent-A-Car	(904) 741-6390
Hertz Rent-A-Car	(904) 741-2151
Thrifty Rent-A-Car	(800) 847-4389

Rental Car Return

To return an on-airport rental car, drive directly into the ground floor of the parking garage, which is adjacent to the terminal building.

Taxi Service

Gator City Taxi is the official taxi company serving Jacksonville International Airport. Service is available at the entrance to JIA, or call Gator City Taxi at (904) 741-0008 or (904) 355-8294.

Hotel Shuttle Service

Check with your hotel for details.

Parking Shuttle Service

Free shuttles operate between all parking lots (with the exception of the parking garage) and the terminal 24 hours a day.

Valet Parking

24 hour valet service is available at JIA from AirValet. Vehicle check-in booth is on the upper level. Call (904) 741-1005 for more information.

AirJTA: Fast - Convenient – Easy

AirJTA is your stress free ride to and from the airport.

AirJTA (NS-33) operates seven days a week and it is the most safe, clean, and economical trip to and from the airport.

On weekdays the first bus arrives at the airport at 6:20 am from downtown and the last bus leaves the airport headed to downtown at 10:10 pm.

Information and schedules can be found at the information booth in the airport.

The AirJTA bus stop is located on the lower level near the Ground Transportation booth. For more information call the Jacksonville Transportation Authority at (904) 630-3100, or visit JTA’s website at http://www.jtafla.com.

AirJTA has stops near all downtown hotels and information can be found at the information booth at the airport.
The AirJTA bus stop is located on the lower level near the Ground Transportation booth.
For more information call the Jacksonville Transportation Authority at (904) 630-3197, or visit JTA’s website at http://www.jtafla.com.

Click here for a printable version of AirJTA’s schedule.

Click here for AirJTA’s schedule and route.
Click here for a printable version of AirJTA’s schedule.
http://www.jtafla.com/Graphics/Schedules/BusSchedules/ExpressRoutes/pdf/NS33.pdf

Click here for AirJTA’s schedule and route.
http://www.jtafla.com/Schedules/showPage.aspx?Sel=118

Other Ground Transportation

Company Name	Phone Number
Express Shuttle	(904) 353-8880 or (800) 394-0116

Parking for Jacksonville International Airport (JIA)

runways — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:19:22 +0000

For your convenience all parking facilities accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club and American Express

Hourly Garage (Daily Max)	Daily Garage (Daily Max)	Daily Surface Lot (Daily Max)	Economy Lot 1 and 2 (Daily Max)	Economy Lot 3 (Holidays and Special Events Only)	Valet Parking (Daily)
$16.00	$12.00	$10.00	$6.00	$25.00	$20.00

Hotels and Lodging for Airline Passengers at JIA Jacksonville International Airport

runways — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:17:32 +0000

Hotel/Lodging

Once you arrive, you can check in at one of the following hotels.

Hotels on JAX Airport Property

Clarion Hotel Airport Conference Center 2101 Dixie Clipper Rd. (904) 741-1997 www.jaxclarion.com	Microtel Inn and Suites - Jacksonville (Airport) 13200 International Airport Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32218 (904) 741-4911 www.microtelinn.com

Hotels within two miles of JAX

Airport Motor Inn 1500 Airport Road (904) 741-4331	Jacksonville Plaza Hotel & Suites 14585 Duval Rd. (904) 741-1133 www.jacksonvilleplazahotel.com
Best Western Hotel 1170 Airport Entrance Road (904) 741-4980	Masters Inn - Airport 14585 Duval Road (904) 741-1133
Comfort Suites 1180 Airport Road (904) 741-0505	Red Roof Inns - Jax Airport 14701 Airport Entrance Road (904) 741-4488
Courtyard by Marriott - Airport 14668 Duval Road (904) 741-1122	Residence Inn 1300 Airport Road (904) 741-6550
Days Inn - Airport 1181 Airport Road (904) 741-4000	Rodeway Inn - Airport 1351 Airport Road (904) 741-0094
Fairfield Inn - Airport 1300 Airport Road (904) 741-3500	SpringHill Suites by Marriott 13550 Airport Court Jacksonville, FL 32218 (904) 741-8002
Hampton Inn & Suites Jacksonville Airport 13551 Airport Court (904) 741-4001	Travelodge Inn and Suites 1153 Airport Road (904) 741-4600 www.travelodgejax.com
Hilton Garden Inn - Jacksonville Airport 13503 Ranch Rd. (904) 421-2700	Villager Lodge 14691 Duval Road (904) 741-4254
Holiday Inn - Airport 14670 Duval Road (904) 741-4404	Wingate Inn - Airport 1200 Airport Road (904) 421-5000

About the Jacksonville International Airport (JIA)

runways — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:16:42 +0000

Welcome to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). Located just minutes from downtown Jacksonville, JAX provides non-stop flights to major U.S. cities, including those that serve as international gateways. More than a dozen major airlines and a network of regional carriers provide some 200 daily arrivals and departures at JAX.

Jacksonville’s passenger air service market has grown dramatically throughout the past decade. In 2006, the number of passengers using Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) reached an airport record of 5,946,188 passengers, surpassing the 2000 record of 5,287,244 passengers.

We hope you enjoy our full-service terminal building, outstanding ground transportation options and our dedication to customer service.

Where can I travel from Jacksonville International Airport (JIA) ?

runways — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:16:05 +0000

Located just minutes from downtown, Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) provides non-stop flights to major U.S. cities, including those that serve as international gateways. More than a dozen major airlines and a network of regional carriers provide some 200 daily arrivals and departures at JAX. We hope you enjoy our full-service terminal building, outstanding ground transportation options and dedication to security and customer service.

Over six million passengers enjoy traveling through Jacksonville International Airport each year. Check out the options in the menu to see why.

23 cities with non-stop service from JAX

Cities	Airlines
Atlanta	Delta and AirTran
Baltimore	Southwest
Birmingham	Southwest
Boston	JetBlue
Charlotte	US Airways
Chicago	United Express
Cincinnati	Comair
Cleveland	Continental Express
Dallas/Fort Worth	American Airlines
Detroit	Northwest
Ft. Lauderdale	Southwest
Houston (Hobby and Intercontinental)	Southwest, Continental and Continental Express
Indianapolis	Southwest
Las Vegas	Southwest
Memphis	Northwest Airlink - Pinnacle
Miami	American Airlines
Minneapolis	Northwest
Nashville	Southwest
New York (JFK, LaGuardia and Newark)	JetBlue, American Airlines, Continental, Continental Express and Comair
Norfolk	Southwest
Philadelphia	US Airways and Southwest
St Louis	American Airlines
Tampa	Southwest
Washington DC (Dulles and National)	United Express and US Airways

About the Jacksonville Aviation Authority

runways — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:14:36 +0000

The Jacksonville Aviation Authority owns and manages the Jacksonville Airport System. The Jacksonville Airport System is a diversified airport system that serves the commercial, business and recreational aviation needs of the City of Jacksonville, Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia (the Community).

The Jacksonville Airport System is comprised of Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), Craig Airport (CRG), Herlong Airport (HEG) and Cecil Field (VQQ) and is strategically located throughout the Community. Our community is not only where we live, but also it’s who we are. We’re proud to be part of Jacksonville and its surrounding communities.

For more information on our home city, visit the City of Jacksonville’s official website, the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce (one of the nation’s top ten chambers), Visit Jacksonville (formerly the Jacksonville & the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau), or Downtown Vision, promoting Downtown Jacksonville as an exciting place to live, work, play, and visit.