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Gulf Shores International Airport Takes Flight

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November 16, 2021

Gulf Shores International Airport Takes Flight
New name and new control tower launch a new era for the region

Gulf Shores, Ala. – The Gulf Shores Airport Authority announced today that the Jack Edwards National Airport is now officially named Gulf Shores International Airport. The announcement included the ribbon cutting of a new state-of-the-art air traffic control tower, and the unveiling of a new logo and brand campaign, “Fly to Alabama’s Beaches.”

The airport, historically known as Jack Edwards National Airport, will continue to be associated with the late Alabama Congressman with the airfield taking the name “Jack Edwards Field.”

“The name is a major change for the airport,” said the Airport Director, Scott Fuller. “It’s just one aspect of all the many changes we’ve made, and that are taking place, as we prepare for an exciting, new future for the airport and the communities’ it serves.”

The airport’s new air traffic control tower facility includes state- of- the- art communications systems and the latest weather reporting equipment put in place to foster positive economic impact for Baldwin County and the greater region of Coastal Alabama, including Foley, Orange Beach, and the Fort Morgan Peninsula.

“Our region’s continued growth will be highly dependent upon air travel,” said Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft. “The changes and growth of Gulf Shores International Airport strongly assure to all communities along Alabama’s Gulf Coast that this outstanding asset continues to create positive economic impact for our destination, including creating jobs and diversifying opportunities for new and existing businesses.”

For more information about Gulf Shores International Airport, please contact the Authority at 251-967-3968 or email sfuller@flyjka.com.

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Contact:
Scott Fuller, Airport Authority Manager
sfuller@flyjka.com, (251) 967-3968

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