Drive time to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)

Jackson Hole Airport (JAC / KJAC) is a medium-sized airport serving Jackson, Wyoming. It sits 6,451 feet above sea level and has 1 runway, the longest 6,300 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Idaho Falls, ID — the airport lies about 65 miles east of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to JAC from cities near Jackson

The 3 largest population centres within 90 miles of JAC. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Jackson Hole Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Rexburg, ID 54 mi east Get drive time →
Idaho Falls, ID 65 mi east Get drive time →
Blackfoot, ID 86 mi east Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near JAC

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

JAC at a glance

IATA code
JAC
ICAO code
KJAC
Serving
Jackson, Wyoming
State
Wyoming
Elevation
6,451 ft
Runways
1
Longest runway
6,300 ft
Coordinates
43.6073, -110.7380
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Official site
Airport website
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from JAC

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from JAC, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like JAC, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in Wyoming

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FAQ

Questions about driving to JAC

How long does it take to drive to JAC?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Jackson Hole Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 3 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Jackson?

Jackson Hole Airport uses the IATA code JAC and the ICAO code KJAC. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 6,451 feet above sea level.

How far is JAC from Idaho Falls?

Idaho Falls, ID is about 65 miles from JAC in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Idaho Falls as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near JAC?

Within 200 miles: IDA (67 mi), WYS (77 mi), PIH (105 mi), COD (106 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from JAC?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to JAC. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.