Jackson-Evers International Airport, Commercial airport in Flowood, United States
Jackson-Evers International Airport is a commercial airport in Flowood, Mississippi, serving as a regional hub with facilities for passenger and cargo operations. The airport features modern terminal buildings and multiple runways to handle regular scheduled flights and general aviation traffic.
The airport opened in 1963 to serve growing aviation needs in the region after replacing an older facility. It received its current name in 2005 as a tribute to Medgar Evers, a key figure in the American civil rights movement.
The terminal houses the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame museum, where exhibits celebrate the state's musical heritage and contributions from local artists. You can explore here how blues, soul, and other musical genres took shape in this region.
The airport offers connections to major cities like Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, and Houston through several airlines. It helps to arrive early and familiarize yourself with the terminal layout before your flight.
The airport shares its runways and facilities with the 172nd Airlift Wing of the Mississippi Air National Guard, which operates large military cargo planes. This unusual combination of civilian and military operations gives the location a distinctive character.
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