Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (KNIP)
Medium airport · Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Airport data
| Name | Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNIP |
| IATA | NIP |
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°14'9" W 81°40'50" 30.23580, -81.68060 |
| Location | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,003 ft (2744 m) | 200 ft | ASPH | Yes |
| 14/32 | 5,978 ft (1822 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) at a glance
Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) is a medium airport in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, known to airline systems as NIP. The field elevation of 21 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNIP are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 10/28 — offers 9,003 ft (2744 m) of asph surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNIP shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil Airport | KVQQ | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport | KCRG | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Jacksonville International Airport | KJAX | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Naval Station Mayport / Admiral David L McDonald Field | KNRB | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Northeast Florida Regional Airport | KSGJ | 45 km (24 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 21 ft field elevation of Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)
What is the ICAO code of Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)?
The ICAO identifier of Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) is KNIP, and its IATA code is NIP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) above sea level?
Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) sits at an elevation of 21 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) located?
The airport lies at 30.2358, -81.6806 — in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cecil Airport, about 19 km away.
Does KNIP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNIP appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)?
Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,003 ft (2744 m) with a ASPH surface.