Jackson Air National Guard Base
Summary
| Operating Country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Location | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Status | ◉ Active |
| Usage | Dual |
| Year built | 1963 |
| Operating Organization | US Air National Guard |
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Location & Details
| Coordinates | 32.3111°N, -90.0758°E |
| Elevation | 105 m (344 ft) |
| IATA code | JAN |
| ICAO code | KJAN |
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| Website | jmaa.com |
Description
Jackson Air National Guard Base is located in Rankin County, Mississippi, within the grounds of the Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport. The installation is situated approximately six miles east of downtown Jackson. The base was established in 1963 following the relocation of Mississippi Air National Guard operations from Hawkins Field.
The facility is operated by the Mississippi Air National Guard and hosts the 172nd Airlift Wing (172 AW). The wing maintains a mission of global airlift and currently operates a fleet of C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft. Historically, the unit has operated several other airframes at this location, including the C-119 Flying Boxcar, C-124 Globemaster, C-130 Hercules, and C-141 Starlifter.
Infrastructure at the site is integrated into the 3,381-acre airport complex, which supports commercial, private, and military aviation. The military installation occupies a portion of the airfield originally designated as Allen C. Thompson Field. Management of the broader airport environment is conducted by the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority.